Dystonia Zoo Days Draw Crowds in Boston and Pittsburgh

The 1st Boston Dystonia Zoo Day took place on Saturday, September 17th, followed by the 7th Pittsburgh Dystonia Zoo Day on Sunday, September 18th. Each event united the local dystonia community in support of the DMRF mission to find a dystonia cure. In Boston, DMRF past President Art Kessler presented Dr. Xandra Breakefield of Massachusetts […]

Everybody’s Zoo-ing It: Dystonia Zoo Days Start August 18

Logo that reads "Dystonia Zoo Day 2022" with illustrations of animals.

The DMRF is pleased to return to in-person events in select cities to re-unite the dystonia community, promote awareness, and support the mission to find a cure. We’re especially excited to announce this year’s Dystonia Zoo Day season, with both in-person events and virtual opportunities to participate. A Virtual Kick-Off Celebration on August 18, 2022 will mark […]

Upcoming Dystonia Events – Join Us!

Five adults and two children, one in a stroller, posing for a photo. A young brunette woman in the front row is sitting in a wheelchair. All are wearing matching Dystonia Zoo Day t-shirts.

The Dystonia Medical Research Foundation (DMRF) is pleased to begin returning to in-person events in select cities to re-unite the dystonia community, promote awareness, and support the mission to find a cure. We’re especially excited to announce this year’s Dystonia Zoo Day season, with both in-person events and virtual opportunities to participate regardless of geography. […]

DMRF’s Pamela Sloate Bronx Dystonia Zoo Day Named for Late Dystonia Advocate

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Dystonia Medical Research Foundation (DMRF) Board Member Pamela Sloate died from cancer on April 12, 2022. In her honor, the newly named Pamela Sloate Bronx Dystonia Zoo Day to benefit DMRF will take place Sunday, September 10, 2022 at The Bronx Zoo. The event is in its 6th year, after a two-year hiatus due to […]

1st Toledo Dystonia Zoo Walk Raises Awareness & Research Funds

Toledo is the latest of 13 cities across the USA to host a Dystonia Zoo Walk in 2019. The event on October 5 was the very first Dystonia Zoo Walk to take place in Toledo. The purpose of this community day at the zoo was to raise dystonia awareness and funds for medical research. Dystonia Zoo Walks […]

Double Dystonia Zoo Walk Weekend Raises Awareness & Funds for Medical Research

Dystonia Awareness Month is marked by events throughout the country to bring visibility to dystonia and raise funds for medical research toward a cure. This double-header weekend included the 7th Annual Cincinnati Dystonia Zoo Walk on September 21 and the 3rd Annual Philadelphia Dystonia Zoo Walk on September 22. Thirteen Dystonia Zoo Walks are expected […]

Providence Zoo Walk Marks 5th Anniversary

Providence, Rhode Island is the latest of 13 cities across the USA to host a Dystonia Zoo Walk in 2019. The event on September 14 was the fifth Dystonia Zoo Walk to take place in New England. The purpose of this community day at the zoo was to raise dystonia awareness and funds for medical […]

Everybody’s Zooing It! Thousands Attend Dystonia Zoo Walks to Find a Cure

Thirteen cities across the country are hosting Dystonia Zoo Walks in 2019. The purpose of these fun community events is to increase public awareness of dystonia, a little-known but surprisingly common neurological disorder. Proceeds support the mission of the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation (DMRF), which supports urgently-needed medical research toward a cure and programs for individuals and families […]

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