Northern California Rett Syndrome Strollathon and 5K

11/28/2023

It's ! 🤩 First, Thank you for your support of the 2023 NorCal Strollathon & 5k Fun Run! You have raised almost $61k! THANK YOU! You are helping to accelerate research and empower families impacted every day by Rett syndrome.

It was amazing to see our Rett syndrome community come together and stroll toward a world without Rett syndrome. CLICK HERE to see the photos taken at the stroll! If you have photos to share post them in the comments! 📸

We want to thank the generous sponsors who made this event possible, including:
- Presenting Sponsor: Acadia Pharmaceuticals
- Diamond Sponsor: Taysha Gene Therapies
- Angel Sponsor: Aperture Partners
- T-shirt Sponsors: California Elite Fitness, Super Duper, Carmen Portillo, Chick-fil-A, Scarlett Parks Foundation, & Dian Weisman

And we cannot express enough gratitude for the event chairs, Melissa Nues, Natalie Gifford & Rachael Linford, who made this event possible. Thank you for hosting this wonderful opportunity for our community to come together and know they’re not alone.

Now, let’s keep it going! There are 2 ways to participate in Giving Tuesday.
1) Share your already built and ready Strollathon fundraising pages (team or individual)!
2) Build a Giving Tuesday fundraising page. Funds raised on these pages will be matched, up to $50,000!

Together, let’s go ALL IN and make sure no family faces Rett syndrome alone! 💜 Get started with our easy-to-use tools and give at give.rettsyndrome.org/givingtuesday23.

11/04/2023

It's the big day! 💜 Let's stroll! 🤩

11/02/2023

Get ready! The 1st annual NorCal Strollathon & 5k Fun Run is THIS SATURDAY! Here are a few quick tips for Stroll Day:
💜Bib Pickup:
Starts at 9:30am
Run Starts at 10am

💜Strollathon Check-In:
Please check-in by 10am

💜Team Spirit:
Don’t forget to come with your hat, bandana, shirt, or signs supporting your loved one with Rett syndrome! We will be taking team photos!

💜Map:
A link to the park and course map can be found on the website!

💜Parking:
Parking is $6 or free with a handicap placard. Look for the Strollathon signs to point you from the various parking lots towards our Stroll site.

💜Lunch:
BYO picnic and enjoy the rest of day!

💜Weather:
It’s predicted to be a beautiful Fall Saturday.

Looking forward to seeing you!
norcal.strollathon.org

10/22/2023

2 more weeks until the NorCal Strollathon & 5k! 💜 Thank you for all the support you have shown so far!

We have increased our goal multiple times from our original $10k. You are amazing! Keep sharing those pages, spreading awareness and raising funds. norcal.strollathon.org

Remember that we are ALL IN for Rett! 😍
https://youtu.be/Py3BUcwzvgw

For decades, IRSF has been dedicated to accelerating research toward treatments and a cure and fighting for the families dealing with Rett syndrome every day...

10/15/2023

We are on a roll! 🙌 Thank you to everyone fundraising, sharing your pages, and donating! Keep it going! Rett doesn't stop and neither will we! 💪
norcal.strollathon.org

10/11/2023

Meet the Chairs! 🤩 Rachael Linford, Melissa Nues & Natalie Gifford

As parents and a sibling, we know firsthand how impactful events like this can be for our families. We are honored to host this opportunity for families to connect in-person while raising the much-needed funds to potentially help so many living with Rett syndrome, like Clara, Katie and Londyn.

We can't wait to see you all at the NorCal Strollathon & 5k! 😎

10/07/2023

Our Diamond Sponsor for the NorCal Strollathon is Taysha Gene Therapies! 🤩 Thank you Taysha!

10/05/2023

We are 1 month away! 😍 We are excited to see you on November 4th, 2023 for the 1st NorCal Strollathon! Go ALL IN with us as we stroll for our loved ones with Rett.

Now is the time to register and start your team or individual fundraising page. Make sure you register for the 5k if that is more your speed. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Visit norcal.strollathon.org for more information!

10/04/2023

It is Rett Syndrome Awareness Month! Now is your chance to go ALL IN with IRSF to help increase awareness of Rett syndrome locally and around the globe. 🤩

You have a powerful tool to help spread awareness and fundraise in your NorCal Strollathon pages! If you haven't registered and built your page, now is the time! norcal.strollathon.org

More ORSAM tools can be found at rettsyndrome.org/october - profile picture frames, advocacy awareness templates, and more! Together, let’s go ALL IN and make sure no family faces Rett syndrome alone.

10/03/2023

We are thrilled to have Acadia as our National Presenting Sponsor for the 2023 Strollathons! 😁 Thank you Acadia for going ALL IN for Rett!

09/28/2023

In case you haven't heard, Northern California has a Strollathon this year! 😍😁 Plus, we've added a 5k too!

We are so excited to be bringing this event to our local families! Make sure you get registered at norcal.strollathon.org and pre-order those t-shirts! ⭐️

Don't miss out on the fun and the chance to connect with other Rett families!