Events are one of the best ways to get involved with Rettsyndrome.org and play an integral part in funding research for treatment and a cure for Rett syndrome. Events are fun, help raise awareness, and connect you to our community of amazing families. Participating in an event (or starting your own) will have a direct impact on the lives of many people affected by Rett syndrome. Whether you tee off at a golf tournament or dance at a gala, there is something for everyone, all year long! Find an event near you or contact us to start your own!
Sarika Peters, PhD, , Assoc. Professor of Pediatrics and Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Marie Bateh, Physical Therapist and parent will explore specific domains as a framework to consider important issues and creative options for taking care of ourselves to ensure we have the energy, mindset and health needed to care for our loved one with Rett syndrome. Our goal is to help you frame an empowered life for yourself today, while we pursue our collective Hope for better treatments and ultimately a cure for Rett syndrome. Questions and comments submitted in advance will be addressed, and there will be plenty of time for write-in questions during the session. Visit www.rettsyndrome.org/RettEd for additional 2019 webinar topics, and to access recording links from past webcasts and associated QA documents. RettEd is a monthly series featuring expert Speakers on Rett-related research and care topics, hosted by Rettsyndrome.org, to help pave your personal pathway to empowerment. Join us for the 6th Annual Pennsylvania Strollathon Saturday August 31st, 2019 Join us for the 13th Annual Chicago Strollathon! Saturday September 7th, 2019 Join us for the 8th Annual Nebraska Strollathon Saturday, September 7th 2019 This live webcast is intended to provide hope and inspiration to caregivers and families. Our goal is to help you frame our collective Hope for better treatments and ultimately a cure for Rett syndrome while empowering you with strategies in the here and now. Questions and comments submitted in advance will be addressed, and there will be plenty of time for write-in questions during the session. Visit www.rettsyndrome.org/RettEd for additional 2019 webinar topics, and to access recording links from past webcasts and associated QA documents. RettEd is a monthly series featuring expert Speakers on Rett-related research and care topics, hosted by Rettsyndrome.org, to help pave your personal pathway to empowerment WHEN | Saturday, September 14th, 2019 Join us for the 14th Annual Portland Strollathon Sunday, September 22nd The program will have lectures from international experts. Subjects include epilepsy, learning and communication, physiotherapy and other rehabilitation, nutrition, sleep and neurological problems. The purpose of Rett Finland is to support families with Rett’s syndrome diagnosed child. The Association has about 100 members. For more information on the association’s activities, visit the association’s website at www.rettfinland.fi and on Facebook www.facebook.com/Rett-Finland The program will have lectures from international experts. Subjects include epilepsy, learning and communication, physiotherapy and other rehabilitation, nutrition, sleep and neurological problems. The purpose of Rett Finland is to support families with Rett’s syndrome diagnosed child. The Association has about 100 members. For more information on the association’s activities, visit the association’s website at www.rettfinland.fi and on Facebook www.facebook.com/Rett-Finland Join us for the 16th Annual Cincinnati Strollathon Date: Saturday, September 28th, 2019
6th Annual Pennsylvania Strollathon
Registration: 9:00am, Stroll: 10:15am
Location: Millvale Riverfront Park, Millvale PA?
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Event Chair: Christina Dean (christina.dean13@yahoo.com) & Jennifer Langzettel (langzettelj@duq.edu)13th Annual Chicago Strollathon
When: 11:00am
Location: Kankanee State Park
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Event Chair: Misty Gruenes (gruenesmisty@gmail.com)8th Annual Nebraska Strollathon
Registration: 1:00pm, Stroll: 2:00pm
Location: Yanney Park, 2020 W 11th St, Kearney, NE 68845
Rotary Shelter by the Splash pad
Event Chairs: Jacy Horst & Megan Ladenburger & Elly Gullion
Please join us Tuesday, September 10th at 1:00 pm eastern with Huda Y. Zoghbi, M.D., Director, Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute at Texas Children’s Hospital; Baylor College of Medicine as we journey from discovery of the Rett syndrome disease-causing MECP2 gene to where that discovery and subsequent learnings have taken us to today.
TIME | 3:00pm-7:00pm
WHERE | Austins Bar & Grill: Directions | Website14th Annual Portland Strollathon
Registration: 1:00pm, Stroll: 2:30pm
Location: Rose Quarter, Portland OR
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Event Chair: Lacey & Leigh Calvert 
16th Annual Cincinnati Strollathon
Registration: 9:30am
Stroll: 11:00am
Location: Voice of America Park, West Chester OH 45069
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Event Chairs: Brittney Gibson, Jim Magato, & Jennifer Magato