Events

Nov
4
Sat
Florida Strollathon
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
Nov 4 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 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.
Nov
9
Thu
Cocktails and Murder Mystery Dinner and Show
Nov 9 @ 6:00 pm
Date: Thursday, November 9, 2023 Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: Scotland Run Golf Club (2626 Fries Mill Rd, Williamstown, NJ 08094 Event Chair: Sam Evans (email) & Haley Douglass (email) REGISTER & MORE INFORMATION Join the Fordyce family for their inaugural Cocktails & Murder Mystery Dinner and Show in honor of their daughter, Macie, who has Rett syndrome. Join Macie's Flock - tickets and sponsorships are available now!
Nov
28
Tue
Giving Tuesday 2023
Nov 28 all-day
This year’s Giving Tuesday is set for November 28th and IRSF needs your help. We are asking our community of supporters, families, and friends to help us accelerate research and empower families, no matter where they are on their Rett syndrome journey. Will you help us raise $100,000 this Giving Tuesday to give hope to every family living with Rett syndrome? Thanks to a generous donor who believes in our mission, we have a $50,000 matching gift to help! Go ALL IN for someone you love with Rett syndrome. Create your personal fundraising page and request your custom social media graphic now and get ready to double your donation on November 28th. MORE INFORMATION
Nov
29
Wed
Beer for Humans Pint Night
Nov 29 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Date: Wednesday, November 29, 2023 Time: 5:00 – 8 p.m. ET Location: Rhinegeist Brewery (1910 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH 45202) Sip for a cause! Each month, Rhinegeist highlights four local non-profit organizations that are brewing positive change in our community. Grab a pint Wednesdays from 5-8 pm, receive a token with each pint purchase, explore each organization, and vote for your non-profit of choice by placing your token in their designated dropbox! You may also make a monetary donation in any dropbox. At the end of the month, each organization receives a donation based upon the amount of “votes” they receive, while the organization with the most votes receives a bonus. So grab your pals, grab a pint, and support our local non-profits! MORE INFORMATION
Jun
18
Tue
2024 IRSF Rett Syndrome Scientific Meeting
Jun 18 – Jun 19 all-day
Date: June 18-19, 2024 Time: All Day Location: Westminster, Colorado LEARN MORE The research community is invited to join us in Colorado for the 2024 IRSF Rett Syndrome Scientific Meeting next June! Part of ASCEND 2024, the IRSF Rett Syndrome Scientific Meeting brings together scientists and researchers studying Rett syndrome and related areas from around the world. During this 2-day meeting, attendees representing academia, industry, and governmental agencies will share their latest research advances and discuss ways to leverage learning in the lab to be rapidly deployed in the clinic. The IRSF Rett Syndrome Scientific Meeting is the only annual, global, and comprehensive research meeting focused exclusively on Rett syndrome. Thank you to our sponsors: Presenting Sponsor:
Jun
19
Wed
ASCEND 2024 Rett Syndrome National Summit
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. Look out for information on early bird registration, discounted room rates, and more later in 2023! 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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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