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 […]
2nd Toledo Zoo Day Promotes Dystonia Awareness & Unites Community


On Saturday, August 27, the 2nd Toledo Dystonia Zoo Day returned after a two year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The event was organized by DMRF supporter Kristin Cinglie. “It was an amazing day of raising awareness, connecting with old and new friends and growing our local dystonia support community!” she said. “I am […]
DMRF Welcomes Allergan, an AbbVie Company as Returning National Sponsor of Dystonia Zoo Days


Allergan, an AbbVie Company is continuing their long-standing support of the dystonia community by returning as a National Sponsor of the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation’s (DMRF) Dystonia Zoo Days in 2022. The purpose of these events is to bring together individuals and families affected by dystonia and raise funds in support of the DMRF mission. […]
Everybody’s Zoo-ing It: Dystonia Zoo Days Start August 18


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!


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. […]