Hearts & Noses Clowns Assist at Rett Syndrome Event

On Saturday, October 21, two Needham women along with their families participated in the 7th Annual Blue Sky Day sponsored by the Rett Syndrome Association of Massachusetts. Jessica Goldman and Erika Gladstone, both 38 years old, were diagnosed with Rett syndrome as children. Rett syndrome is a lifelong neurological disorder caused by random mutations on the MECP2 gene on the X chromosome. Rett syndrome occurs in approximately 1 in 10,000 female births and is much rarer in males. Rett affects every aspect of life: communication, learning, movement, hand use, eating and even breathing. Read More