FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Dave Clements
713-410-6076
david-clements@msn.com
SPENDING TIME ENDING RETT
October 21, 23 and 24
HIGHLIGHT:
Conroe’s Crighton Theatre Concert
Featuring:
Two-Time Male Vocalist of the Year
CLINT BLACK
October 23, 7PM
With Kevin, Coleton and Brian Black
CONROE, TX (AUGUST 31, 2011) – The stage at Conroe’s historic Crighton Theater is set for the
4TH Annual Spending Time Ending Rett Concert, Sunday, October 23. During this unique, special
event, Kevin, Brian and Coleton Black will open for award-winning, country music singer/songwriter
Clint Black.
Kevin Black’s daughter, Cortney, died of complications from Rett syndrome at the young age of 16.
Following their tragic loss, Kevin and Clint became involved in efforts to raise awareness of the
neurological disorder. Clint is the Chairman of the International Rett Syndrome Foundations Research
to Reality campaign to raise funds to find treatments and a cure for Rett syndrome.
Friday, October 21
1st Annual Reeling It In For Rett Fishing Tournament
The fundraising weekend gives those who enjoy coastal tournament fishing a chance to do what they
do best. The 1st Annual Reeling It In For Rett Fishing Tournament begins at 5AM on Friday,
October 21, along Galveston Bay at the popular Outriggers, 101 Bath Street in Seabrook. Contact
Brent Jones at 281-905-1653 to register or visit the website at www.SpendingTimeEndingRett.com.
Registration fee is $125.
Sunday, October 23
The day kicks off with the 2011 Stroll Across Texas. Conroe’s downtown streets will be brimming
with strollers and walkers beginning at 1PM, with the 2011 Stroll Across Texas Strollathon. The
annual fundraising event gives visitors a chance to meet and join Rett families as they stroll together to
raise funds for Rett syndrome research. Contact Kenna Seiler at 936-760-5724 for information or visit
the website at www.SpendingTimeEndingRett.com.
Young Singer/Songwriter Showcase
After the Strollathon, bring your lawn chairs, sit back and enjoy the free Young Singer/Songwriter
Showcase at Founders Plaza, across from the Crighton Theatre. Join in the music as each talented
performer takes the stage from 3 – 6:30PM. Don't miss the lyrical grit of Kevin's son, Coleton Black,
as he takes the stage, proving that the Black family has a seemingly endless supply of incredible talent
to add to the musical mix. In addition, performers will include Robin Fitch, Brant Lee Croucher, Brian
Hudson, Brad Bayer, Clay Melton and Kathryn Hallberg. For more information on the Showcase,
please
contact
Tracy
Brandon
at
713-705-6244
or
visit
our
website
at
www.SpendingTimeEndingRett.com.
The 4th Annual Spending Time Ending Rett Concert featuring singer/songwriter and two-time Male
Vocalist of the Year Clint Black. Clint, along with brothers Kevin, Brian and nephew Coleton Black
will perform in a concert that begins at 7PM in Conroe’s Crighton Theater. The one-of-a-kind event is
not to be missed! Tickets are $100 per person and can be purchased by contacting Dave Clements at
713-410-6076 or visit the concert website at www.SpendingTimeEndingRett.com.
Monday, October 24
The 7th Annual Tee It Up For Rett Golf Tournament will be held at High Meadow Ranch Golf Club
beginning at 11:30AM. Located in Magnolia, Texas the award-winning Golf Club provides all the
amenities for a great day of golf that will benefit IRSF. For more information contact Mike Harmeier
at 713-823-5913 or Renee Kelso at 713-291-6854 or visit the tournament website at
www.SpendingTimeEndingRett.com.
Join in the race to find a cure for Rett syndrome. Come spend some time ending Rett October 21, 23
and 24, 2011.
For more information, please visit www.SpendingTimeEndingRett.com.
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What is Rett syndrome?
Rett syndrome is a genetic neurological disorder that occurs almost exclusively in females. Rett syndrome becomes
apparent after 6-18 months of early normal development. It results in a regression that leads to lifelong
impairments. It is often misdiagnosed as autism or cerebral palsy and has no cure. Rett syndrome is the only autism
spectrum disorder with a known genetic cause. Those inflicted with this disorder have no purposeful hand use due
to their repetitive hand movements, hand wringing and mouthing. Speech is lost, seizures develop and scoliosis
occurs. Irregular breathing patterns, hyperventilation and breath holding take place. More than half of the girls and
women lose their ability to walk. Those diagnosed with Rett syndrome require maximum assistance with even the
most basic daily activities. A girl is born every two hours with Rett syndrome.
Spending Time Ending Rett is a weekend fundraiser, which donates all proceeds to the International Rett
Syndrome Foundation (IRSF), a non-profit organization with the mission of funding research and finding a cure for
Rett syndrome.
About the International Rett Syndrome Foundation
IRSF is the world’s leading private funder of basic, translational and clinical Rett syndrome research, funding over
$24M in high-quality, peer-reviewed research grants and programs to date. Annually, IRSF hosts the world’s largest
gathering of global Rett researchers and clinicians to establish research direction and priorities while exchanging
ideas and the most recent information. IRSF is the most comprehensive non-profit organization dedicated to
providing thorough and accurate information about Rett syndrome, offering informational and emotional family
support, and stimulating research aimed at accelerating treatments and a cure for Rett syndrome and related
disorders. IRSF has earned Charity Navigator’s most prestigious 4 star rating. To learn more about IRSF and Rett
syndrome, visit www.rettsyndrome.org or call IRSF at 1-800-818-RETT (7388).