Community Event Highlights – Sibling & Self-Advocate Network (SSAN)
NFXF Sibling & Self-advocate Network hosted and organized virtual events to bring together the Fragile X community.
Community Event Highlights – NFXF Connecticut Chapter
NFXF Connecticut Chapter hosted and organized local events to bring together the Fragile X community.
Community Event Highlights – NFXF Western Massachusetts Chapter
NFXF Western Massachusetts Chapter hosted and organized local events to bring together the Fragile X community.
Community Event Highlights – NFXF Greater Chicago Chapter
NFXF Greater Chicago chapter hosted and organized local events to bring together the Fragile X community.
NFXF Western MA and Connecticut Chapter Night Out
NFXF Western Massachusetts and Connecticut chapters host a night out
NFXF Western MA Chapter Host’s 7th Annual Hadley Cornhole Championship
NFXF Western Massachussets Chapter hosts their7th Annual Hadley Cornhole Championship fundraiser
NFXF Western MA Chapter Leader Makes Connections
NFXF Western Massachussets Chapter Leader Denise Devine makes connections with Fragile X community members outside her local area
NFXF Western MA Chapter Hosts Cork and Cafe Fundraiser
After a two-year pause due to COVID, NFXF Western Massachusetts Chapter raises $4,000 at 4th annual wine tasting fundraiser.
Heartland Chapter Hosts Annual X-Strides Run/Walk Fundraiser
NFXF Heartland - Iowa | South Dakota Chapter raises $6,500 at its annual X Strides Run/Walk event at the Briarwood Gold Course in Ankeny, IA.
Minnesota’s Inaugural X Strides
The weather was beautiful for our first X Strides walk, and we had an encouraging turnout! We had 50 people register online and 20 people register on Saturday. It was the best turn out that [...]
Research Updates and a Chicago Chapter
On May 5, the Greater Chicago Fragile X Group held a Research Update featuring Dr. Elizabeth Berry-Kravis. Participants in the meeting heard from Dr. Elizabeth Berry-Kravis as she shared information about current areas of research into [...]
Western Massachusetts Hosts Rollerskating Event
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Passion for Community and Support Key to Success for Annual Conference
When Tammy and Andy Selinger received their daughter’s diagnosis in 1994, even their doctor was unsure what it meant. He just told them the test was positive for Fragile X. One of their first calls was to the National Fragile X Foundation, where they were connected to a long-time volunteer, Margaret Israel, who spent more than an hour and half on the phone with them. The support they found during such a critical time motivated them to get involved because as Andy says, “Nobody should get diagnosed without someone to talk to.”
Greater Atlanta Hosts Incredibly Successful Brew Fest
With the support of their community, NFXF board members and outstanding CSN leadership, Greater Atlanta Fragile X hosted an amazingly successful Brew Fest event for the second year in a row.
Local Tournament Raises over $1,100 for NFXF
What happens when you combine friendly competition and a campaign to raise awareness of Fragile X? Tremendous success! Western Massachusetts participated in the 2nd annual Hadley Cornhole Championship, raising awareness and over $1,100 for NFXF!