Here is an article about a unique Roller Derby fundraising event in Michigan to support an effort called “Rollin’ for Rett”. This was organized by Girl Power 2 Cure:
Mid-Michigan Derby Girls event will raise money for Rett Syndrome | – MLive.com.
http://www.RollinForRett.org
We applaud the creativity of this fundraiser, once again proving that any event or activity [...]
Virginia Families and Richmond, VA Resident/Chairman of the International Rett Syndrome Foundation Host Fundraiser Featuring Singer/Songwriter Kevin Black
Promising Research Inspires Increased Efforts; American Idol Contestant Sparks Rett Syndrome Awareness
RICHMOND, VA (January 25, 2008) – Recent breakthroughs in Rett syndrome research with potential implications for reversing other neurological disorders are inspiring Richmond’s first-ever International Rett [...]
Source
The Nashville Tennessean, Nashville, TN, 04 July 2007, Tennessean.com
Publisher’s Note
Kudos to the Poulton family on a great fundraising effort. Having lived in Nashville, Tennessee in the 1990s, I can attest to the generosity and determination of residents in that part of the United States. This is outstanding evidence that even a family organized event can make [...]
HOUSTON (June 19, 2007) – Texas Children’s Hospital today announced a $500,000 donation from Enbridge Energy Company, Inc. to benefit the Texas Children’s Neurological Research Institute, the world’s first dedicated pediatric neurological research facility.
“This generous gift propels Texas Children’s Hospital’s efforts to perform groundbreaking research that is designed to lead to innovative treatment options for [...]
June 28, 2007 is the night of the big fundraising event of the year for the Rett Syndrome Research Foundation and this year marks its 5th year in New York City. Rett Syndrome fundraisers all over the world can learn a great deal about successful event fundraising from how this event is staged and promoted. The event [...]
Date
Sunday, June 10, 2007
Location
The Meadows Golf Club, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Michigan
This "must play" in Grand Rapids has played host to several NCAA events and you can see why. A "beautiful course that is well maintained" the "links-style" layout boasts a "wonderful rotation of holes" that have "a little bit of everything".
Charities [...]
After 42 hours, 26 minutes and 4 seconds of tattooing, Marshall Olsen and Adam Kemp declared triumph. The friends decided they had broken the record for the world’s longest tattoo session, according to Guinness World Records. They collected donations, so far about $900, for the American Cancer Society and the International Rett Syndrome [...]
Rett Syndrome Strollathon Fundraiser at Cape Cod Massachusetts USA. Contributions support Rett Syndrome [...]
From the serious runner to the recreational runner, to family members and friends of all ages Run For Rett is an event you don’t want to miss. Make a difference in the life of those affected by Rett Syndrome; join us for the Run For Rett 5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile Fun Run. April 28, 2007 Elk Grove, [...]
On May 3, join Boston Herald fashion writer Jill Radsken at DKNY (37 Newbury St.) for an evening of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and shopping. It’s all to benefit the Rett Syndrome Research Foundation and goes down from 6 to 9 p.m. Shoppers can score 15 percent off all purchases during the event, and DKNY will donate 15 percent of proceeds to the [...]