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 [...]
Awareness in the Valley! Phoenix holds a Fragile X Walk.
We had a wonderful walk with about 70 people in attendance. The course was beautiful as was the weather. Attendees enjoyed a catered lunch on the patio. It was fun to connect with families and [...]
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!
We Rock The Spectrum Family Day
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2015 Community Support Network Awards
The Awards began in 2014 as a way to recognize the incredible work and dedication of our CSN groups and leaders. There are four categories: Most Innovative Event Up & Comers of the [...]
Fragile X Families Fostering Real Relationships
The world can look like a lonely place when you first learn that Fragile X runs in your family. That is why one of the first things we tell people who receive a diagnosis is [...]
Introducing… The Community Support Network
One of the most meaningful experiences for a Fragile X family is to meet another family and know you are not alone in this journey. At the National Fragile X Foundation, our mission is to serve you by connecting and supporting individuals and families through our family support network.
Walking, Running, and Hiking for a Cause! And the 2012 Annual Report!
Focus on Fundraisers If you haven’t heard by now, we are hosting our first annual “Let ‘Em Know Virtual 5k Run/Walk for Fragile X” in honor of National Fragile X Awareness month in July! Thanks [...]