🏃 Feeling inspired by the upcoming London Marathon and our wonderful team of runners this weekend?! Well good news! 🏃

🗳️ The 2026 London Marathon Ballot is Now Open 🗳️

The 2026 London Marathon will take place on Sunday 26th April 2026. The winners of the ballot are drawn at random, so everyone has an equal shot. If you're successful, you'll secure a coveted spot in the marathon!

Enter the ballot via the link below ⬇️
🔗 https://www.londonmarathonevents.co.uk/london-marathon/enter-ballot

🚨 The ballot for the 2026 TCS London Marathon closes on Friday 2nd May 2025 🚨

We highly recommend everyone apply for the London Marathon public ballot if they would like to run for us. If you are successful in the public ballot, you can still run for Rett UK!

Are you ready to take on the challenge for #TeamRett?

Good luck 🍀 🍀

#RettUK #RettSyndrome #TeamRett #LondonMarathon2026 #TCSLondonMarathon #LondonMarathonBallot

Don't forget our next MINI Peer Session takes place tomorrow 🧸
A session designed for children aged 0-7, with age compatible songs, books and chat!

Join us:
🗓 Saturday 26th April
⏰ 09:00 - 09:45
🔗 On Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83644019173?pwd=IXDAoLBp0mUfbAOhq5blSsaJJuYqk2.1

This social group will be facilitated by our CommEd Support Team and is aimed at children aged 0-7 with Rett syndrome and their Communication Partners!

These sessions will be structured for the younger age group with age compatible songs, books and chat. No need to book, just turn up!

To join our session on Saturday (26.04), simply click on the link below:
🔗 https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83644019173?pwd=IXDAoLBp0mUfbAOhq5blSsaJJuYqk2.1

These sessions run monthly so if you can't attend this group the next session takes place on Saturday 31st May at 09:00.

If you have any questions or issues please get in touch 💜💚

#RettUK #RettSyndrome #MiniPeerGroup

💻 “Why is Literacy Critical in AAC”: A Talk by Karen Erickson 💻

Ahead of our Live Q&A session with Karen Erickson next week, we're releasing a link to the talk "Why is Literacy Critical in AAC". This talk was given by Karen Erickson at the International AAC Conference hosted by Communication Matters in 2019, and will provide the basis for our Q&A session next Tuesday 29th April 💻

You can watch the talk here:
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2bOqen_J2Q

Karen is a world leader in research and implementation of literacy instruction for those who use AAC, and has a special focus on Rett syndrome! During our live Q&A with Karen, you’ll be able to ask any questions you might have about literacy and AAC, to both Karen and members of our Communication team here at Rett UK 💜

We will be broadcasting a re-watch of this presentation at the start of our live session (from 19:00 - 20:00). However, if you cannot attend or would like to watch in your own time, then this is your chance to do so!

Remember, if you'd like to submit your questions for the Q&A ahead of time you can email them to:
📧 abigail.davison-hoult@rettuk.org

And finally, to join the Live Q&A (NEXT TUESDAY 29th April 19:00-21:00 BST), simply click the following Zoom link:
🔗 https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82570267016?pwd=KIc7EkPIG9BbEVCAFSxmVpiJgvSqQR.1

#RettUK #RettSyndrome #KarenErickson #LiteracyinRettSyndrome #LiteracyResources #ReReleasedTalk #AAC #LiteracyandAAC #LiteracyInstruction #Literacy #CommunicationMatters #InternationalAACConference

💜 What's Happening at Rett UK This Week? 💚
We hope you've all been enjoying the long Bank Holiday Weekend! Now let's have a look at what we've got coming up this week 🗓

Mini Peer Session 🧸
🗓️ Saturday 26th April
⏰ 09:00 - 09:45
🔗 Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83644019173?pwd=IXDAoLBp0mUfbAOhq5blSsaJJuYqk2.1

Communication Partner Training Session 1 🖥
🗓️ Saturday 26th April
⏰ 09:00 - 13:00
🔗 Zoom link sent via email after registration
🚨 Must have pre-registered. Registration now closed.

London Marathon & MyWay London Marathon 🏃
🗓️ Sunday 27th April
⏰ 09:30 start time
📍 London, or anywhere if MyWay!

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You can find links to all our events here too:
🔗 linktr.ee/rettuk

Any questions please get in touch!
We hope you have a lovely week 💜 💚

#RettUK #RettSyndrome #WeeklySchedule #MiniPeerGroup #PeerGroup #CommunicationPartnerTraining #CPT #LondonMarathon #MyWayLondonMarathon #Fundraising #Marathon

Wishing a very Happy Easter to everyone who celebrates it in our Rett UK family 🐣💐🐰

We hope you're all making the most of the sunshine and are enjoying spending the bank holiday weekend with your friends, family and loved ones 💜💚