Oct
21
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Date: Saturday, October 21st, 2023 Time: 12-4 p.m. PT Location: Whittier High School (12417 Philadelphia St, Whittier, CA 90601) Event Chair: Sherri Brady (Contact Email) The So Cal Strollathon is back this Fall! Save the date to join us on Saturday, October 21st for our 21st annual stroll at Whittier High School. REGISTER & MORE INFORMATION Make sure to follow the event on Facebook to stay up to date! The Strollathon is a nationwide IRSF fundraiser that brings together local communities to go ALL IN towards treatment and a cure for Rett syndrome. Since 2004, these family-friendly events powered by dedicated volunteers, sponsors, donors, and Rett families have raised more than $15M to advance IRSF’s mission to empower families and accelerate research toward a world without Rett.
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Oct
22
Sun
Date: Sunday, October 22nd, 2023 Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4 p.m. Central Location: Gussie Field Watterworth Park (2610 Valley View Ln, Farmers Branch, TX 75234) Event Chairs: Vanessa Peace (Contact Email) REGISTER & MORE INFORMATION The Strollathon is a nationwide IRSF fundraiser that brings together local communities to go ALL IN towards treatment and a cure for Rett syndrome. Since 2004, these family-friendly events powered by dedicated volunteers, sponsors, donors, and Rett families have raised more than $15M to advance IRSF’s mission to empower families and accelerate research toward a world without Rett.
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Nov
4
Sat
Date: Saturday, November 4, 2023 Time: 9:30 a.m. ET Location: West Melbourne’s Space Coast Field of Dreams (3053 Fell Road, West Melbourne,FL 32904) Event Chair: Henry Perez (Contact Email) REGISTER & MORE INFORMATION Make sure to follow the event on Facebook to stay up to date! The Strollathon is a nationwide IRSF fundraiser that brings together local communities to go ALL IN towards treatment and a cure for Rett syndrome. Since 2004, these family-friendly events powered by dedicated volunteers, sponsors, donors, and Rett families have raised more than $15M to advance IRSF’s mission to empower families and accelerate research toward a world without Rett.
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Date: Sunday, November 4th, 2023 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2 p.m. Pacific Location: Vasona Lake County Park (333 Blossom Hill Rd., Los Gatos, CA 95032) Event Chairs: Rachael Linford, Melissa Nues & Natalie Gifford (Contact Email) REGISTER & MORE INFORMATION The Strollathon is a nationwide IRSF fundraiser that brings together local communities to go ALL IN towards treatment and a cure for Rett syndrome. Since 2004, these family-friendly events powered by dedicated volunteers, sponsors, donors, and Rett families have raised more than $15M to advance IRSF’s mission to empower families and accelerate research toward a world without Rett.
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Sep
7
Sat
Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024 Time: 10:00 a.m. ET Location: Buffalo Creek Nature Park (154 Monroe Road, Sarver, PA 16055) Event Chairs: Terre & Kati Gray (Contact Email) REGISTER TODAY! The Strollathon is a nationwide IRSF fundraiser that brings together local communities to go ALL IN towards treatment and a cure for Rett syndrome. Since 2004, these family-friendly events powered by dedicated volunteers, sponsors, donors, and Rett families have raised nearly $17M to advance IRSF’s mission to empower families and accelerate research toward a world without Rett.
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Sep
10
Tue
Sep 10 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Date: Tuesday, September 10th Time: 4-5 pm ET INFORMATION & REGISTRATION Transitioning with Confidence: Enhancing Communication in Academic Settings The International Rett Syndrome Foundation (IRSF) invites you to this live RettEd session focusing on supporting students’ communication needs during school transitions. During this webinar, Emily Cleer Estades, a licensed SLP and mother to a 24-year-old with Rett syndrome, will share her insights from both professional and personal perspectives. She will discuss challenges and successes, offering advice on advocating for students and ensuring successful IEP and transition meetings. Then, Andrea Etkie, also a licensed SLP and Rett syndrome researcher, will present evidence-based strategies and innovative approaches. She will emphasize the importance of including students in transition discussions to ensure their voices are heard and their needs are met. This session aims to combine professional expertise with personal experience to enhance communication support during academic transitions for students of all ages with Rett syndrome, with emphasis on preparing for Adulthood Transition conversations that begin around age 14. Join us for an informative and engaging session! Thank you to our RettEd Empowerment Sponsors, presenting sponsor Acadia Pharmaceuticals and diamond sponsor Taysha Gene Therapies, for helping IRSF provide educational resources and support to families affected by Rett syndrome. Medical Disclaimer: All information, content, and material provided in this webcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified physician or healthcare provider. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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Sep
21
Sat
Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1 p.m. ET Location: Marshbank Park (2805 Hiller Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48324) Event Chairs: Lisa Fenberg & Kate Ficano (Contact Email) REGISTER TODAY! Make sure to follow the event on Facebook to stay up to date! The Strollathon is a nationwide IRSF fundraiser that brings together local communities to go ALL IN towards treatment and a cure for Rett syndrome. Since 2004, these family-friendly events powered by dedicated volunteers, sponsors, donors, and Rett families have raised nearly $17M to advance IRSF’s mission to empower families and accelerate research toward a world without Rett.
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Sep
28
Sat
Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024 Time: 11 a.m. CT Location: Yanney Park (2020 W 11th St, Kearney, NE 68845) Event Chairs: Elly Gullion REGISTER TODAY! The Strollathon is a nationwide IRSF fundraiser that brings together local communities to go ALL IN towards treatment and a cure for Rett syndrome. Since 2004, these family-friendly events powered by dedicated volunteers, sponsors, donors, and Rett families have raised nearly $17M to advance IRSF’s mission to empower families and accelerate research toward a world without Rett.
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Oct
5
Sat
Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024 Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. ET Location: Thompson Park (805 Newman Springs Rd, Lincroft, NJ 07738) Event Chairs: Leslie Greenfield & Allison Fitzgerald LEARN MORE & REGISTER The Strollathon is a nationwide IRSF fundraiser that brings together local communities to raise critical funds towards treatment and a cure for Rett syndrome. For more than 20 years, these family-friendly events powered by dedicated volunteers, sponsors, donors, and Rett families have raised more than $17M to advance IRSF’s mission to empower families and accelerate research toward a world without Rett.
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Date: Saturday, October 5th, 2024 Time: 12:00 p.m.-4 p.m. ET Location: Matthew Henson State Park (13421 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20906) Event Chairs: Toni Moore & James Borris, Daniel Jackson, and Cathy Borris-Hale LEARN MORE & REGISTER The Strollathon is a nationwide IRSF fundraiser that brings together local communities to go ALL IN towards treatment and a cure for Rett syndrome. Since 2004, these family-friendly events powered by dedicated volunteers, sponsors, donors, and Rett families have raised more than $15M to advance IRSF’s mission to empower families and accelerate research toward a world without Rett.
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Oct
6
Sun
Oct 6 @ 1:45 pm – 5:00 pm
Date: Sunday, October 6th, 2024 Time: 12:45-4pm CT Location: Savage Environmental Learning Center (13550 Dakota Ave, Savage, MN 55378) Event Chairs: Mary Kallstrom (Contact Email) REGISTER TODAY! Make sure to follow the event on Facebook to stay up to date! The Strollathon is a nationwide IRSF fundraiser that brings together local communities to go ALL IN towards treatment and a cure for Rett syndrome. Since 2004, these family-friendly events powered by dedicated volunteers, sponsors, donors, and Rett families have raised nearly $17M to advance IRSF’s mission to empower families and accelerate research toward a world without Rett.
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Oct
19
Sat
Date: Saturday, October 19th, 2024 Time: 1pm CT Location: The JCC - St. Louis (2 Millstone Campus Dr. St. Louis, MO 63146) Event Chairs: Joyce Opinsky, Amy Kreher, & Amanda Sommer (Contact Email) REGISTER TODAY! Make sure to follow the event on Facebook to stay up to date! The Strollathon is a nationwide IRSF fundraiser that brings together local communities to go ALL IN towards treatment and a cure for Rett syndrome. Since 2004, these family-friendly events powered by dedicated volunteers, sponsors, donors, and Rett families have raised nearly $17M to advance IRSF’s mission to empower families and accelerate research toward a world without Rett.
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Oct
24
Thu
Date: Thursday, October 24th Time: 1-2 pm ET REGISTER NOW Epilepsy Treatments in Rett Syndrome The International Rett Syndrome Foundation (IRSF) invites you to this live RettEd session with a goal of educating families on an approach to the treatment of epilepsy in Rett syndrome. Guest Speaker: Robin Ryther, M.D., Ph.D., Associate Professor, Pediatric Epilepsy; Director, Rett Spectrum Clinic; Division of Pediatric and Developmental Neurology; Pediatric Epilepsy Center at Washington University and St. Louis Children's Hospital Department of Neurology This session will include a discussion of medication options but also non-medication options including special diets, surgical options, and supplements such as CBD oil. Dr. Ryther will also review special circumstances specific to Rett Syndrome to be considered. This information is appropriate for patients with Rett syndrome of all ages. Thank you to our RettEd Empowerment Sponsors, presenting sponsor Acadia Pharmaceuticals and diamond sponsor Taysha Gene Therapies, for helping IRSF provide educational resources and support to families affected by Rett syndrome. Medical Disclaimer: All information, content, and material provided in this webcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified physician or healthcare provider. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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Oct
26
Sat
Date: Saturday, October 26th, 2024 Time: 12-4 p.m. PT Location: Whittier, CA Event Chair: Sherri Brady (Contact Email) LEARN MORE & REGISTER Make sure to follow the event on Facebook to stay up to date! The Strollathon is a nationwide IRSF fundraiser that brings together local communities to go ALL IN towards treatment and a cure for Rett syndrome. Since 2004, these family-friendly events powered by dedicated volunteers, sponsors, donors, and Rett families have raised more than $15M to advance IRSF’s mission to empower families and accelerate research toward a world without Rett.
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Nov
2
Sat
Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024 Time: Registration starts at 10:30 a.m. | Stroll starts at 1:00 p.m. Location: West Melbourne, FL Event Chair: Henry Perez (Contact Email) REGISTER TODAY! Make sure to follow the event on Facebook to stay up to date! The Strollathon is a nationwide IRSF fundraiser that brings together local communities to go ALL IN towards treatment and a cure for Rett syndrome. Since 2004, these family-friendly events powered by dedicated volunteers, sponsors, donors, and Rett families have raised more than $15M to advance IRSF’s mission to empower families and accelerate research toward a world without Rett.
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