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TEAM GP2C is made up of supporters of Girl Power 2 Cure, Inc. and their mission to raise awareness and research funds for Rett Syndrome.

There are just a handful of disorders that only affect females. Breast cancer is the most prevalent. Rett Syndrome is just as devastating, and affects a potential one in 5,000 girls.

Today, there is no cure. But Rett Syndrome is CURABLE!

Amidst the mass confusion going on within their central nervous systems, they are smart, strong, and waiting bravely for us to unlock the door to their recovery.

 

RETT FACTS:

• Debilitating neurological (movement) disorder that predominantly affects females.
• Baby girls are born "normal" but begin to lose acquired skills between the ages of 1-3 years old. 
• Caused by a single gene mutation that leads to underproduction of an important brain protein.
• The most severe form of autism.
• The leading genetic cause of severe impairment in girls - most cannot speak, walk or use their hands.
• Despite their physical disabilities, girls with Rett Syndrome are believed to be functioning mentally at a much higher level than previously thought.
• As prevalent as Cystic Fibrosis, ALS and Huntington's.
• Another little girl is born with Rett Syndrome every 90 minutes.
• Rett Syndrome is a potentially REVERSIBLE disorder. Research has proven once protein levels are back to normal levels, symptoms subside.

 

INFO FOR TEAM GP2C RUNNERS:

Incentives (per person): (based on funds raised through your fundraising page)

funds raised through March 15, 2012 are eligible towards your goal

• $50 - Team T-Shirt
• $500 - We reimburse your Disney Half Marathon race fee ($125)
• $2,000 - All of the above PLUS choice hotel or airfare reimbursement*
• $3,500 - All of the above PLUS choice hotel or airfare reimbursement*

* Hotel reimbursement equals one hotel room in our room block at All-Star Sports Resort for two nights ($250 value)
* Airfare reimbursement equals airline ticket for one (max $300)
* Receipts received on or before 3/15/2012 are eligible for reimbursement once fundraising levels are verified. Please allow 2 weeks after verification for your reimbursement check to arrive.