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City Hall and Springer Market Square will be lit up purple for Rett Syndrome Awareness Month. Rett Syndrome is a rare neurodevelopment condition that affects mainly females (1 in 10,000 births) and is caused by a mutation in the X chromosome....

City Hall and Springer Market Square will be lit up purple for Rett Syndrome Awareness Month. Rett Syndrome is a rare neurodevelopment condition that affects mainly females (1 in 10,000 births) and is caused by a mutation in the X chromosome. Individuals with Rett syndrome will lose some if not most acquired skills including speech, and gross and fine motor skills. Some never develop the ability to walk or even talk. The Ontario Rett Syndrome Association of Canada (ORSA Canada) is a volunteer-driven, non-profit charity dedicated to supporting parents, caregivers, researchers, medical professionals, and other stakeholders. ORSA Canada provides essential resources and advocacy for individuals with Rett syndrome and their families across Canada.

Find out more about lighting up City Hall.