It’s time to gear up for International Rare Disease Day! We urge you to wear stripes and KAT6 awareness clothing to show your solidarity for our very rare community. Last year we had several families advocate for RDD in their communities, schools and even in the press. Ways you can support Rare Disease Day 2025: […]
Please join the KAT6 Foundation’s Annual Appeal! Nov 25- Dec 31 The KAT6 Foundation’s Annual Appeal is our yearly end-of-year fundraising effort. We welcome donations of all sizes and kinds, including one-time or monthly dollar amounts, equities, and estate bequests. This year our goal is $275,000. Please Give Today! Your contribution will help. […]
Date: January 14, 2025 Time: 8:30PM-9:30PM EST Topic: Pain in Children and Adults with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Presenter: Beverley Wasmund, Registered Occupational Therapist (British Columbia, Canada) Join us for an informational webinar that will provide strategies to effectively describe signs and symptoms of pain in children and adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities. The presentation will address: KAT6 Disorders […]
Join us for a Zoom webinar led by Dr. Anne Voss August 12, 2024 at 9:00 pm EST (US and Canada) About the Presenter: DR. ANNE K. VOSS Joint-Division Head, Epigenetics and Development Division, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, AUSTRALIA Dr. Voss established her laboratory at the Walter and Eliza Hall […]
SEPTEMBER 1st – 30th Our 7th annual walk event will take place in September. You can choose to participate virtually or attend an in-person walk at select cities. We invite families and friends of individuals diagnosed with KAT6 syndromes to raise awareness during this time. The KATwalk fundraiser is a vehicle that enables everyone to […]
We are proud media partners of RARE fest24 by Cambridge Rare Disease Network, a vibrant, vital public festival putting rare diseases and those affected in the spotlight. Festival-goers will enjoy a feast of science, tech, arts and stories from rare disease experts and the community. Book your FREE tickets and join us on November […]
We are pleased to announce that Genetic Defekt has been accepted to the Nyack International Film Festival. Showtime: Friday, April 5, 2024 at 5:00 PM EST NIFF 2024 runs Monday, April 1st through Sunday, April 7th at the Fabulous Hotel Nyack! For tickets, information and up to the minute film schedule updates TBA go to: […]
Join us for a webinar led by Dr. Angie Serrano. April 22, 2025 at 8:00 pm EST (US and Canada) Format: Zoom talk and a Q&A session Topic: In 2022 the KAT6 Foundation and collaborators established the first patient-derived induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (iPSC) bank for KAT6A and KAT6B variants. The foundation’s Science Advisor, […]
Welcome to the 10th Annual Don’t Worry Be Hoppy 10K, 5K, & Kids Fun Run, hosted by soleMOTION Race Management Services LLC. A portion of the proceeds goes to support the mission of the KAT6 Foundation. Saturday, May 4, 2024 10K Starts at 9:30 AM 5K start at 10:00 AM Kids Run start at 11:00 5K & […]
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are great opportunities to find gifts for your family and friends. Giving Tuesday is an opportunity to give gifts to the rest of the world. Please join the #GivingTuesday movement by supporting the KAT6 Foundation. Here are some ways you can help make a difference this Giving Tuesday: 1. […]