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.
8th Annual Cork and Café Fundraiser Recap
The NFXF Western Massachusetts Chapter’s eighth annual Cork and Café Fundraiser hosted 55 wine lovers for an evening of wine tasting, appetizers, a silent auction, and for the non-wine drinkers, hand-roasted coffees.
Fragile X Conference at Boston Children’s Educates Families
On Saturday, April 7th, 2018, parents, family members, researchers, and clinicians came together at Boston Children’s Hospital (BCH) to learn about behaviors and FXS, how to help individuals with Fragile X, and about ongoing medications [...]
Moms Night Out: Burgers with Buddies!
May 11, 2017 - Moms of children with Fragile X met at the Artisanal Burger Company to spend time with friends while enjoying delicious handcrafted burgers made with fresh, local ingredients. The moms, Madelene, Orna, [...]
Western Massachusetts Hosts Rollerskating Event
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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!
Moms' Night out with Connecticut and Western MA
It's always fun with moms get together and share stories and good times!
Western Mass Fragile X Wine Tasting Fundraiser
On October 2nd, Western Massachusetts Fragile X partnered with Four Season's and Esselon Cafe to hose a wine tasting event, benefitting Fragile X.
Principles of Human Genetics, Clinical & Ethical Correlation: Fragile X
On September 12, 2016, Western Massachusetts Fragile X hosted an educational event in collaboration with Dr. Joel Richter of Mass Medical School. Approximately 140 first-year medical students attended this event that highlighted Dr. Richter's research into Fragile X syndrome.
Western Massachusetts Fragile X Participates in Local Camp
On June 22, 2016 the Western Massachusetts Fragile X group spoke at Kamp for Kids. Kamp for Kids is a camp specifically for kids with special needs. Pat, son of leader, Denise Devine, attended when he [...]
Proclaiming Fragile X Awareness Day At Home Plate in Fenway Park
Tuesday, April 23 was a proud day for Fragile X. That’s when Denise Devine of the Fragile X Resource Center of Western Massachusetts and my husband, Eric Welin, of the Fragile X LINKS Group of Eastern Massachusetts, stepped onto the field at Fenway Park in Boston, accompanied by our son, Caleb. They stood together behind home plate