Girl Power 2 Cure
#RiseAboveRett in 2020!
Girl Power 2 Cure is fighting every day to:
- Support and encourage Rett Syndrome families
- Educate, raise awareness, and promote literacy for individuals with Rett Syndrome and other complex-needs conditions
- Raise research dollars to support cure-focused and symptom-relieving treatments for our loved ones
There are many ways you can help… sponsor an event, host a giveback with a local business, promote a Facebook fundraiser, or simply commit to recurring donations. We have tons of ideas and can help start to finish! Contact Amei (amei@gp2c.org) and let’s get to work conquering Rett Syndrome!
Celebrating Disney Princess!
Disney Princess Half Marathon Race Weekend is in the books! Team GP2C consisted of 160 runners who conquered the 5K, 10K, Half Marathon and the Fairy Tale Challenge! We even had some of our most adorable little ones participate in the kid’s races! This was Girl Power 2 Cures 9th year at this magical weekend!
Over the course of four days, we advanced our mission by:
- Spreading awareness to thousands of people at the runDisney Health and Fitness Expo
- Providing Rett University One-on-One Communication & Educational Consultations
- Passing out over 5,000 GP2C flower stickers to runners as they approached the start line each morning
- Celebrating our runner’s victories as they crossed the finish line
- Holding an amazing team dinner filled with families, friends, giveaways, appreciation and a surprise visit from Princess Elsa!
- Raising funds for research with the goal of symptom-focused treatments and ultimately a cure for Rett Syndrome
Looking forward, we would love for you to join us in 2021 as we celebrate our 10th Anniversary at Disney Princess! This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with other families that understand your journey while celebrating the amazing Rett warriors we all love so much!
March Raffle!
The Girl Power 2 Cure March giveaway is brought to you by author and Rett parent Denay Hooks! Denay has generously donated a copy of the first installment of The Adventures of Bug and Boo book series! Come join Bug and Boo on their amazing adventure under the sea. Bug has a rare disease and uses a wheelchair, but when she and her brother are on these adventures, she is able to do things her body doesn’t typically allow. They swim with colorful fish, find an old pirate ship, and still manage to make it home by dinner. It is an engaging story that inspires adventure for all children. We are so grateful for their support!
Click the link for a chance to win The Adventures of Bug and Boo: Under the Sea
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MEET THE FAMILY – The Hooks!
Denay, Sam, Hannah (who has Rett Syndrome), Hudson, and Hadley are using their Rett Syndrome journey to not only inspire others but also teach children about inclusion through literature. Their journey began in 2014 when Hannah was diagnosed and since then have spent much of their time teaching young students the importance of including others despite their challenges or differences.
To read more of their hopeful and incredible journey, follow the link!
Rett University
Empowering parents, educators, and therapists with the knowledge and strategies to help students with complex needs reach their highest potential.
February was a busy month for Rett University! Susan and Kourtney had an amazing time at the Disney Princess Half Marathon Race weekend working with our kiddos. They also ran for all the amazing girls and boys battling Rett Syndrome.
Susan will be heading to Ballston Spa, New York for private one-on-one consults on Sunday, March 15th and a FREE live seminar (Emergent Literacy for Complex Communication Needs) on Monday, March 16th. The live seminar is being sponsored by the generous donations raised at the 6th Annual Swingin’ 4 Rett Dance hosted by The Spa City Swingers dancers.
Registration:
One-on-One Consults
FREE One Day Seminar
IEP (Individual Education Plan) season is right around the corner. Check out our online course “All About IEP Meetings” or schedule a meeting with Susan or Kourtney by contacting kourtney@gp2c.org. Our goal is to ensure sure your loved ones have the best plans in place for them.
If you need support or have questions, please contact: Kourtney Barnum at Kourtney@gp2c.org
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