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  • Denise Devin sitting behind a Fragile X information display table at the Autism Connections annual conference.

Western Massachusetts Chapter Leader attends Autism Connections Conference

By Dany Petraska|2024-04-30T16:10:38-04:00Apr 30, 2024|Fundraiser|

Western Massachusetts Chapter Leader attends Annual Autism Connections Conference, which brings professionals and families together to learn more about autism and strategies and therapies to help their individual with autism.

  • Group competing in a corn hole championship in Hadley, Mass., gym.

Western Massachusetts Fragile X 8th Annual Hadley Corn Hole Championship

By Missy Zolecki|2024-04-25T19:54:10-04:00Apr 25, 2024|Fundraiser|

The 8th Annual Hadley Corn Hole Championship, organized by the Western Massachusetts Fragile X chapter on March 3, 2024, marked a day of camaraderie, spirited competition, and impactful fundraising.

  • Moms and the SSAN gather for a chapter event.

Community Event Highlights – Sibling & Self-Advocate Network (SSAN)

By Missy Zolecki|2024-05-22T15:17:51-04:00Oct 13, 2023|Blog, Community Support Network, Sibling & Self-Advocate Events|

NFXF Sibling & Self-advocate Network hosted and organized virtual events to bring together the Fragile X community.

Community Event Highlights – NFXF Connecticut Chapter

By Missy Zolecki|2024-05-22T15:07:23-04:00Oct 13, 2023|Blog, Central Connecticut Events, Community Support Network|

NFXF Connecticut Chapter hosted and organized local events to bring together the Fragile X community.

Community Event Highlights – NFXF Western Massachusetts Chapter

By Missy Zolecki|2024-05-22T15:32:35-04:00Oct 13, 2023|Blog, Community Support Network, Western Massachusetts Events|

NFXF Western Massachusetts Chapter hosted and organized local events to bring together the Fragile X community.

Community Event Highlights – NFXF Greater Chicago Chapter

By Missy Zolecki|2024-05-22T16:40:21-04:00Oct 13, 2023|Blog, Community Support Network, Greater Chicago Events|

NFXF Greater Chicago chapter hosted and organized local events to bring together the Fragile X community.

  • Chapter members display a sign promoting their annual Fragile X bike ride and fundraising event.

The NFXF Heartland Chapter Hosts 8th Annual “Bike To X Out Fragile X”

By Missy Zolecki|2024-05-22T16:29:47-04:00Jun 21, 2023|Blog|

The 8th Annual Bike to X Out Fragile X took place on a beautiful Saturday, June 3, 2023.

  • A group of parents sitting at a table in a restaurant

NFXF Western MA and Connecticut Chapter Night Out

By Missy Zolecki|2023-03-28T15:22:15-04:00Mar 28, 2023|Blog, Community Support Network, Western Massachusetts|

NFXF Western Massachusetts and Connecticut chapters host a night out

NFXF Western MA Chapter Host’s 7th Annual Hadley Cornhole Championship

By Missy Zolecki|2023-03-24T16:54:31-04:00Mar 24, 2023|Community Support Network, Western Massachusetts|

NFXF Western Massachussets Chapter hosts their7th Annual Hadley Cornhole Championship fundraiser

  • three women sitting at a table having a drink and smiling

NFXF Western MA Chapter Leader Makes Connections

By Kristin Bogart|2023-01-18T15:49:12-05:00Jan 3, 2023|Community Support Network, Western Massachusetts|

NFXF Western Massachussets Chapter Leader Denise Devine makes connections with Fragile X community members outside her local area

  • 9 members of Bike to X Out Fragile X fundraiser take a break at a picnic table.

The NFXF Heartland Chapter Hosts Successful Summertime Fundraiser “Bike To X Out Fragile X”

By Missy Zolecki|2022-07-20T21:06:42-04:00Jul 6, 2022|Blog|

The always popular Bike To X Out Fragile X fundraising event draws almost 70 riders for a unique bike ride through Des Moines and Waukee, Iowa. Learn more about their day.

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