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 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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 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 […]
The Pamela Sloate Bronx Dystonia Zoo Day to benefit the DMRF took place Saturday, September 10th. This is the sixth year of the event, and the first since it was renamed to honor DMRF Board Member Pamela Sloate who died from cancer in April. Pamela previously served as Chair of the planning committee, a role […]
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. […]
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 […]
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