2011 Kate Foundation Gala

Thank You!

Dear Friends, Family, Sponsors and Donors,

The Kate Foundation for Rett Syndrome Research is proud to announce the September 10, 2011 Kate Foundation Gala raised $150,000 in funding for the Rett Syndrome Research Trust.

We were overwhelmed by the generosity of our community, including friends, family, neighbors, corporate sponsors, local businesses and volunteers.

Hurricane Irene hit the Connecticut shoreline two weeks before the event. We were without power, phones or cell service for one of the two weeks leading up to the Gala, so we needed some extra support. We are deeply grateful for the thoughtfulness of friends, family and volunteers who pitched in to help make the event such a success. Even neighbors we had never met showed up on the morning of the Gala to set up tables because they’d heard we needed some help.

After a week of shifting weather forecasts, over 420 guests arrived to clear skies and enjoyed a magnificent evening of warm ocean breezes, fine dining and spectacular jazz. A gallery of Gala photos is available for viewing by clicking here.

We are grateful to everyone who attended and participated, as well as those who could not attend but contributed generously. We believe the day will come when Kate and all children with Rett syndrome will realize a reversal of their symptoms through the promising research your donations are supporting. When that day comes, you will have been a large part of this success and we are deeply grateful.

Sincerely,
Jeff, Sarah and Kate Canavan
and the 2011 Kate Foundation Gala Committee