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4th Virtual Dystonia Zoo Day Unites the Community

In June, DMRF launched a series of dystonia awareness and community-building events, including the signature Dystonia Zoo Days. Dystonia Zoo Days were held in-person in 12 cities plus the 4th Virtual Dystonia Zoo Day which was livestreamed online on October 14 uniting the entire dystonia community across all 50 states. The DMRF is grateful to […]

Chicago Dystonia Zoo Day Recognizes Local Researcher

Chicago Dystonia Zoo Day was held at the Brookfield Zoo on Saturday, October 7. This family-friendly event was organized to promote awareness of dystonia, connect the dystonia community, and support the work of the DMRF. DMRF Board members Art Kessler and Treasurer John Downey presented the prestigious Changing Lives through Science award to Cynthia Comella, […]

Boston Dystonia Zoo Day Closes Out Awareness Month

Heartfelt gratitude goes out to all participants, volunteers, and generous sponsors of 2023 Boston Dystonia Zoo Day held on September 30, the final day of Dystonia Awareness Month. This year’s event, hosted by Paula Schneider, Vice President of Support for the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation and members of the Greater Boston Dystonia Support Group, including co-leaders […]

Dystonia Zoo Days Held in Ft. Wayne and Toledo

On September 23, Dystonia Zoo Day events were held in Toledo, OH, and Ft. Wayne, IN. Each event united the local dystonia community in support of the DMRF mission to find a dystonia cure. We congratulate host Community Leadership Council member Kristin Cinglie for her outstanding efforts in creating a successful event in Toledo that […]

2023 Angels Walk Update

Due to the non-tropical coastal storm anticipated for this Saturday, September 23, 2023, with potentially high winds and heavy rain forecasted for our 1st Angels Dystonia walk New Jersey – we unfortunately, have decided to cancel the event. This event was scheduled as rain or shine, but not for a storm. At this time, our […]

Thank You Pittsburgh Zoo Day

We want to say a big thank you to everyone who joined us for Dystonia Zoo Day Pittsburgh. It was amazing to see the dystonia community come together for such an important cause. We are grateful for your support in helping to raise awareness and funds for dystonia research. Let’s keep working together to make […]

Thank You Indianapolis Zoo Day

We want to say a big thank you to everyone who joined us for Dystonia Zoo Day Indianapolis. It was amazing to see the dystonia community come together for such an important cause. We are grateful for your support in helping to raise awareness and funds for dystonia research. Let’s keep working together to make […]

Thanks to St. Louis for Dystonia Zoo Day

Thank you for your incredible support in uniting the dystonia community, along with their families and friends, to raise awareness and contribute to the mission of the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation (DMRF) to find a cure. We extend our deepest appreciation to June Tritley, whose dedicated efforts played a vital role in making this event […]

Thank You Connecticut

Thank you for your incredible support in uniting the dystonia community, along with their families and friends, to raise awareness and contribute to the mission of the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation (DMRF) to find a cure. We extend our deepest appreciation to Janice & Len Nachbar, Paula Schneider, and Ron Hersh, whose dedicated efforts played […]

Dystonia Zoo Days Successfully Launches in Twin Cities, Uniting Communities for Dystonia Awareness

Dystonia Zoo Day, the highly anticipated annual fundraising event organized in the Twin Cities by Shanna and Brad Schmitt, legislative advocates, and leaders of a dystonia support group, in collaboration with the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation (DMRF), successfully kicked off its season at the Como Zoo & Conservatory on June 24th. This remarkable event brought […]