OCTOBER IS RETT SYNDROME AWARENESS MONTH
"Biker Poker Run"
When: Saturday, October 9, 2010
Where: Wetumka, Alabama Wal-Mart 10 a.m.
4538 US Hwy 231
Wetumpka, AL 36092
RETT SYNDROME is a devastating neurological disease that primarily affects young girls and women.They cannot talk or use their hands. Many cannot walk. They require total care from parents or care givers.This is a ride close to my heart because my Niece has it. To learn more about Rett go to www.serett.org
We want to send a BIG thank you to Sherly's sister Debbie!!! And also a big thank you to all the riders that came out to support our Rett Angels!!
I believe they raised over $1,000!! They also got to meet some of the "Angels" before they started the ride!
GET INVOLVED
YOUR HELP IS OUR HOPE!!
Choose 1 of 3 easy and fun IRSF sponsored fundraising activities.
1) To create your very own Virtual fundraising page visit
It's simple, fun and you can personalize it!!
2) The Phantom Tea direct mail fundraiser has been around for well over 15 years!! IRSF provides you with the mailing kits and tea bags. Invite your friends and family to have a "cup of tea" in honor of your angel!! Each kit comes with everything you need- invitations, thank you cards, envelopes and tea bags!
3) HER Night is a themed mini gala, dinner party or small get-together organized in honor of a special young lady or ladies diagnosed with Rett Syndrome and raises funds for the International Rett Syndrome Foundation to benefit the Research to Reality Campaign. It is the goal of IRSF to set aside the evening of October 10, 2010 as a night for families and friends across the country to host a HER Night event in honor of October being Rett Syndrome Awareness Month!! You choose the theme, time, location, who you want to invite-IRSF will handle the rest. Help us make 10/10/10 a "HER Night" to remember!
**Note: keep in mind there is no limit on when you can host a HER Night event;
it can be planned for any time of the year in the future!
Contact IRSF @ 4600 Devitt Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45246 or
EMPOWERING AND CONNECTING
RETT FAMILIES IN ALABAMA
Alabama Rett Connect
BLUE SKY GIRL EVENT DAY IN ALABAMA 2011!!
The World Wide Blue Sky Girl Event was a hugh success here in Alabama thanks to Mrs. Susan Lee and for all those who participated. We would especially like to thank all the firemen who freely gave of their time to help the girls!! Our very own Dr.Percy came! We always love to see him! We were so blessed that day! The GA's were selling concessions for the RA Derbey Races and was so moved by the girls they donated all the proceeds to Rett Syndrome! Afterwards, everyone went to Dreamland Bar B-Que for a wonderful afternoon of fellowship! Here are a few pictures of the event.
Ride Across America KC Byers 2010 (KC is from Alabama). Thank you KC!!!
The final day began with 9 riders making their way from downtown Pasadena to the Santa Monica Pier. Everyone expected rain but it turned out to be a glorious day! As we got closer to the beach we could see water periodically and it made all of want to get there quicker. I can tell you that no one wanted to get there faster than I did! We made our way down to the pier and right below us next to the Bubba Gump restaurant was a bunch of Purple Balloons and several Rett Families. There were even some members of my family there to give us an Atta-boy too! It was awesome to have someone to share the experience with! We got a few pictures and then I made my way down to the beach so I could walk my bike into the surf for an official “Wheels in the Water” ceremony and a moment of prayer to thank God for allowing me to finish safely.
Go to www.rettrideacrossamerica.com for more information
WE WANT TO SEND OUT A BIG THANK YOU TO SOME ALABAMA FAMILIES THAT JUST PARTICIPATED IN SOME FUND RAISING ACTIVIES 2011!!!
The Zuaiter family up in North Alabama for their fund raiser at IIHOP!!
Kristi Byers friend Dee Scott works for FIS Global. FIS Global had a great fundraiser for SRSA this month. They offered their employees the opportunity to wear jeans and t-shirts for the week for $10.00, or jeans, t-shirts and flip-flops for $15.00. They raised $1020.00 for SRSA!!!
All of the ladies in the office were so very nice and thrilled to meet Kimberly Davis!!
Kristi, thank you very much for working with Dee and getting this fundraiser going for SRSA!
OCTOBER 18, 2011
GOVERNOR BENTLEY SIGNED A
"RETT DAY PROCLAMATION" FOR THE STATE OF ALABAMA
