Events

Oct
21
Sat
So Cal Strollathon @ Whittier High School
Oct 21 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
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.
Oct
22
Sun
Dallas Strollathon @ Gussie Field Watterworth Park
Oct 22 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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.
Nov
4
Sat
Florida Strollathon @ West Melbourne’s Space Coast Field of Dreams
Nov 4 @ 9:30 am
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.
Nor Cal Strollathon & 5K @ Vasona Lake County Park
Nov 4 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
  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.
Jun
19
Wed
ASCEND 2024 Rett Syndrome National Summit (Family Conference) @ The Westin Westminster
Jun 19 – Jun 22 all-day
Designed to unite us as a community, this event will bring together parents, families, clinicians, researchers, and Rett organizations around the world. Come join us in the Mile High City as we ascend to greater heights at The Westin Westminster. This location offers sweeping views of the Rocky Mountains and is conveniently situated just 15 minutes from both Denver and Boulder. Featuring a lineup of expert speakers, updates on Rett syndrome research, and opportunities to connect with your Rett community, ASCEND 2024 is not to be missed. Together we can overcome the challenges of Rett syndrome and reach the summit of hope and healing–a world without Rett syndrome. REGISTER & MORE INFORMATION

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Sep
7
Sat
Pittsburgh Strollathon @ Buffalo Creek Nature Park
Sep 7 @ 10:00 am
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.
Sep
21
Sat
Michigan Strollathon @ Marshbank Park
Sep 21 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
  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.
Sep
28
Sat
Nebraska Strollathon @ Yanney Park
Sep 28 @ 12:00 pm
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.
Oct
2
Wed
9th World Rett Syndrome Congress
Oct 2 – Oct 5 all-day
RETT Syndrome Association of Australia is excited to announce the 9th World RETT Syndrome Congress. This will be held on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia on Wednesday the 2nd of October until Saturday the 5th of October 2024. MORE INFORMATION
Oct
5
Sat
New Jersey Strollathon @ Thompson Park
Oct 5 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
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.
Maryland Strollathon @ Matthew Henson State Park
Oct 5 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
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.
Oct
6
Sun
Minnesota Strollathon @ Savage Environmental Learning Center (ELC)
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.
Oct
19
Sat
St. Louis Strollathon @ The JCC - St. Louis
Oct 19 @ 2:00 pm
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.
Oct
26
Sat
So Cal Strollathon
Oct 26 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
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.
Nov
2
Sat
Florida Strollathon @ Space Coast Field of Dreams
Nov 2 @ 10:30 am
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.
Nov
16
Sat
IRSF RettEd Day @ CHOP
Nov 16 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET (registration opens at 8:00a) Location: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Our RettEd Days are for everyone wanting to connect with experts in the field of Rett syndrome especially families, caregivers, educators, clinicians, and therapists. Participants will enjoy a rich and informative day of topics and discussions covering research updates, medical and therapeutic intervention strategies, communication strategies, and more. LEARN MORE & REGISTER