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  • Three fishermen at sea, one with a huge catch still on the hook.

Fishing for a Cure: The Christoffs Have Done it Again!

By Kristin Bogart|2024-12-19T13:59:51-05:00Dec 18, 2024|AnythingForFragileX, Donate|

The annual Fishing for a Cure fundraiser, hosted by Joey Christoff in honor of his son Mitchell, was another great success in 2024! Check out the big fish and the big smiles.

  • Mom and her son decorating a Christmas tree at the Brookfield Zoo.

The Greater Chicago Fragile X Families Raise Awareness at the Brookfield Zoo Tree Trim

By Missy Zolecki|2024-04-16T10:02:52-04:00Apr 16, 2024|AnythingForFragileX, Donate|

The Greater Chicago Fragile X chapter families gathered on a sunny day in November to support the Brookfield Zoo and its annual Tree Trim event, and to raise awareness for Fragile X families everywhere.

  • Mitch holding a sign saying Thank you for supporting Fragile X.

Making Waves for Fragile X: The 7th Annual Fishing for a Cure Fundraiser

By Kristin Bogart|2024-01-24T13:55:30-05:00Jan 22, 2024|AnythingForFragileX, Donate|

The annual Fishing for a Cure fundraiser, hosted by Joey Christoff in honor of his son Mitchell, was another great success in 2023! Check out the big fish and the big smiles.

  • Man standing next to his son, with his arm around him, smiling.

FORE! Fragile X Annual Golf Event Raises over $250,000 for the NFXF!

By Kristin Bogart|2023-12-12T11:49:32-05:00Dec 11, 2023|AnythingForFragileX, Donate, Fundraising|

The annual FORE! Fragile X golf event fundraiser, hosted by the Souder family, has raised over $250,000 for the National Fragile X Foundation. Thank you Jay, Anne and Alec - and your many supporters over the years!

  • Wally and his family wearing their #teamwally X strides t-shirts

Meet The Schutz Family and #TeamWally

By Kristin Bogart|2023-11-15T19:02:15-05:00Oct 18, 2023|AnythingForFragileX, Donate, Fundraising|

Meet #TeamWally, the force of family and friends behind Wally Schutz, who are helping to raise awareness of Fragile X syndrome and FMR1-associated conditions and disorders.

  • corporate matching gifts make a difference

Corporate Matching Gifts Make a Difference!

By Kristin Bogart|2023-10-23T19:05:38-04:00Sep 29, 2023|AnythingForFragileX, Donate, Fundraising|

Corporate matching gifts amplify the impact of your donations to support the Fragile X community. Check to see if your employer has a matching gift program!

Marner Family Hosts 4th Annual QC Fragile X Golf Outing

By Kristin Bogart|2023-10-23T19:22:03-04:00Sep 29, 2023|AnythingForFragileX, Donate, Fundraising|

The annual QC Fragile X golf outing, hosted by the Marner family, has been an incredibly inspiring demonstration of support. Thank you Andrea and Kevin - and your many supporters over the past four years!

  • a gazebo and wine barrel in front of a pond

Fragile X on the Farm

By Kristin Bogart|2023-10-23T19:24:06-04:00Jun 28, 2023|AnythingForFragileX, Donate, Fundraising|

Thank you to members of the former Maryland Fragile X Resource Group for hosting a reunion, dinner on the farm, and fundraiser in support of the NFXF!

  • Charlye holding one of her homemade Valentine's Day cards, with more laid out on a table.

Send a Valentine E-card to Someone Xtraordinary

By Kristin Bogart|2023-03-17T09:07:57-04:00Feb 7, 2023|AnythingForFragileX, Donate, Fundraising|

Give in Honor of a Loved One this Valentine's Day! Your Valentine’s Day e-card, with artwork designed by Charlye, will spread love to someone Xtraordinary!

  • A golfer on a gold course getting ready to tee off.

5th Annual FORE! Fragile X Golf Event

By Kristin Bogart|2023-03-17T08:48:03-04:00Dec 27, 2022|AnythingForFragileX, Donate, Fundraising|

The annual FORE! Fragile X golf event fundraiser, hosted by the Souder family, has been an incredibly inspiring demonstration of support. Thank you Jay, Anne and Alec - and your many supporters over the years!

  • Mitch holding a sign saying Thank you for supporting Fragile X.

6th Annual Fishing for a Cure Fundraiser

By Kristin Bogart|2023-03-17T09:04:29-04:00Dec 6, 2022|AnythingForFragileX, Donate|

The annual Fishing for a Cure fundraiser, hosted by Joey Christoff in honor of his son Mitchell, is an example of inspiring and creative ways to raise money for Fragile X. Thank you Joey and Mitch!

‘Fishing for a Cure’ and Inspiration for Other Unique Fundraisers

By Dan Whiting|2019-05-29T09:37:01-04:00May 28, 2019|AnythingForFragileX, Donate|

The annual Fishing for a Cure fundraiser, hosted by Joey Christoff in honor of his son Mitch, is an example of inspiring and creative ways to raise money for Fragile X. Thank you Joey and Mitch!

What do you love about Fragile X?

By Dan Whiting|2018-02-07T13:23:49-05:00Feb 7, 2018|Community, Donate, Fundraiser, Fundraising, Uncategorized|

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