On Thursday, October 29, 2026, landmarks, homes, businesses and communities across Canada will glow PURPLE for Rett syndrome as part of the Light Canada Purple campaign. Each October, Rett Syndrome Awareness Month gives us an opportunity to help more people learn about Rett syndrome, recognize the incredible individuals and families within our community, and start […]
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💜 pRETTy Awesome is Back for 2026!
October is Rett Syndrome Awareness Month, and this year Rett syndrome organizations from across Canada are once again joining forces to celebrate just how pRETTy Awesome individuals living with Rett syndrome truly are. The 2026 pRETTy Awesome Campaign is a collaborative initiative involving the Manitoba Rett Syndrome Association, Rett Syndrome Society of British Columbia, Rett […]
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Global News
💜 Raising Awareness on Global News: RSSBC President, Shares the Message of Hope for Rett Syndrome 💜 This week, Christinea Walker, President of the Rett Syndrome Society of British Columbia (RSSBC), appeared on Global BC News to raise awareness for Rett Syndrome Awareness Month and to shine a light on the strength and resilience of […]
What is Rett Syndrome?
💜 Teaching Understanding: RSSBC’s Rett Syndrome Educational Video for Students At the Rett Syndrome Society of British Columbia (RSSBC), one of our biggest goals is to help children and educators better understand Rett Syndrome — what it is, how it affects those who live with it, and most importantly, how we can all connect and […]
💜 Light Canada Purple for Rett Syndrome Awareness
This October, communities across British Columbia—and across Canada—will be coming together to shine a light on Rett Syndrome Awareness Month. Each year, landmarks and public spaces glow purple to honor those living with Rett Syndrome and to raise awareness nationwide. We’re proud to share that several incredible locations in B.C. have already confirmed their participation […]