April 2025 Newsletter

Dear ReNU Syndrome United Community,

As we embark on our first year of advocacy, support, and progress, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering dedication and involvement. Your passion and commitment are the driving forces behind our mission to raise awareness, support research, and improve the lives of those affected by ReNU Syndrome.

This year, we have several exciting initiatives and events planned including our upcoming Family Conference in New York and the lanch of ReNU Syndrome Awareness Days in both the US and the UK. These efforts are only possible because of your continued support and participation.

We are working globally with scientists and researchers on the next steps to advance our understanding and treatment of ReNU Syndrome. In order to move forward, we must establish a comprehensive registry and conduct a natural history study. Your involvement in the Rare-X registry is crucial to these next steps, and you can learn how to join by watching this video. By contributing your experiences and data, you help us to advance research and move closer to finding effective treatments.

Thank you for being an integral part of our community! Together we can achieve great things and make a lasting difference in the lives of those affected by ReNU Syndrome.

With gratitude and renewed hope,

The Board of ReNU Syndrome United

What’s New with ReNU

  • A young boy with curly red hair sitting in a blue booster car seat, smiling and laughing with patches on his cheeks, wearing a green shirt and arm cast.

    Spotlight on Bentley

    Thank you to our members for sharing your personal journeys! This month we learned about Ali and her son, Bentley.

  • Announcement for launching a data collection program called RARE X, with a focus on global gene research.

    Get Involved

    Now that we know the diagnosis, what can we do about it? Learn about opportunities where YOU have the power to move the research forward!

  • Display of ReNU Syndrome United apparel: toddler tee, toddler pullover hoodie, ReNU Warrior activewear shirt, unisex tank top, women's tank top, all with ReNU Warrior logo and website

    Support a ReNU Warrier

    Benefit the cause and get some ReNU gear - check out our new Bonfire store, where every purchase supports ReNU Syndrome United’s mission.

  • A cartoon octopus with blue and purple coloring next to the text "MOVE FOR RENU" in blue and orange letters.

    Fundraising & Awareness

    Join or Donate to our first virtual 5K Fun Run! Learn more about fundraising & awareness initiatives.

  • Collage of children at the 2025 Inaugural ReNU Hope Conference, smiling and engaging in various activities.

    ReNU Hope Conference Updates

    Learn more about the conference or check out our incredible speaker lineup!

  • Screenshot of a website for ReNU Syndrome United with a language selection menu on the left and a 'Translate' link at the top left. The website has sections titled Map, Research, and ReNU Hope Conference, with navigation links and social media icons at the top right.

    Global Initiatives

    New! Use the translate options for the website from the lower left corner or the top navigation for additional languages

Help AI Recognize Rare Diseases

ReNU syndrome tends to have distinct facial features - with your help we can research if AI can be used to identify ReNU to aid in diagnosis