Nebraska Strollathon brings awareness to rare disorder

KEARNEY, Neb. (KSNB) – The eleventh annual Nebraska Strollathon came about Saturday morning at Yanney Heritage Park. Like many occasions, this was the primary yr they have been capable of maintain all actions in-person once more resulting from COVID-19 restrictions. Rett syndrome is a uncommon genetic neurological dysfunction that impacts 1 in 10,000 females and extra hardly ever in males. It presents itself in missed milestones between 6-18 months outdated.

“This occasion is close to and pricey to my coronary heart as a result of I’ve a niece that has Rett Syndrome and we’ve been concerned for a number of years and it’s all about simply elevating consciousness and elevating funds to get nearer to a remedy. We attempt to contain the group as a lot as potential simply to unfold consciousness,” mentioned Elly Gullion, chairperson for Nebraska Rett Syndrome.

Rett Syndrome is steadily misdiagnosed and is brought on by a mutation on the X chromosome on a gene known as MECP2. Rett Syndrome additionally makes cognitive assessments in kids tough. A few of the indicators are lack of speech, purposeful use of palms, mobility, and muscle tone.

“Each particular person with Rett Syndrome is totally different. It does fall on the autism spectrum. So generally there’s a variety of sensory points. My niece is non-verbal and she or he’s can’t actually stroll on her personal, she’s closely assisted, she will be able to’t feed herself,” mentioned Gullion.

The Strollathon raised over $39,000 for analysis to struggle Rett Syndrome.

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