What is Nystagmus November?

The American Nystagmus Network designates the month of November as Nystagmus November to provide a platform for those impacted by nystagmus to raise awareness and funds for ANN in their communities. Below you will find a variety of ways to participate.

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Events in November 2026

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October 25, 2026
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October 28, 2026
October 29, 2026
October 30, 2026
October 31, 2026
November 1, 2026
November 2, 2026 (1 event)

November 2, 2026

BID ON A $500 TARGET GIFT CARD
(link to online auction coming soon)

  • Virtual bidding will begin at a designated $$ amount
  • Link to bid coming soon
  • Winner will be notified and gift card shipped to them directly
  • All money earned toes directly to the American Nystagmus Network (ANN)
November 3, 2026
November 4, 2026 (1 event)

November 4, 2026

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Contest One is open!

SURPRISE CONTEST
INFORMATION COMING 

Submit by November 11

How to Enter:
Email your submission to info@nystagmus.org
with your Name & Age by 11:59 PM on November 11.

🏆 Winners will be notified via email by the end of November.

November 5, 2026
November 6, 2026 (1 event)

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November 6, 2026

November 7, 2026 (1 event)

November 7, 2026

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Join us on November 9th to meet in breakout groups to say hello and support one another. 

Room 1: Teen Room
Join Zoom Meeting
ZOOM LINK COMING SOON

Room 2: Parent Room
Join Zoom Meeting
ZOOM LINK COMING SOON
Room 3: Adult Room
Join Zoom Meeting
ZOOM LINK COMING SOON
November 8, 2026
November 9, 2026 (1 event)

November 9, 2026

Rosalyn Adekunle will read from her children’s book in this fun and engaging online event for ANN families.

A children’s book series written by Rosalyn Adekunle, Patricia’s Story, follows a young girl as she shares her life challenges and how she overcomes them. Patricia has Nystagmus and learns to navigate life’s challenges while overcoming her apprehension.

November 10, 2026
November 11, 2026
November 12, 2026 (1 event)

November 12, 2026

Details for the community movie night are still developing. Check back soon….

November 13, 2026
November 14, 2026
November 15, 2026
November 16, 2026 (1 event)

November 16, 2026

BID ON GIFT CARD
(link to online auction coming soon)

  • Virtual bidding will begin at a designated $$ amount
  • Link to bid coming soon
  • Winner will be notified and gift card shipped to them directly
  • All money earned toes directly to the American Nystagmus Network (ANN)
November 17, 2026 (1 event)

November 17, 2026

LIVE ONLINE CHESS TOURNAMENT

DETAILS TO COME

 

November 18, 2026
November 19, 2026
November 20, 2026 (1 event)

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November 20, 2026

November 21, 2026
November 22, 2026
November 23, 2026 (1 event)

November 23, 2026

Join us LIVE for a nystagmus community panel event.

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You won’t want to miss this one. You’ll hear from members of our community on their experiences with nystagmus and have the opportunity to ask them questions live!

 

November 24, 2026
November 25, 2026 (1 event)

November 25, 2026

Surprise contest closes.

November 26, 2026
November 27, 2026
November 28, 2026
November 29, 2026
November 30, 2026
December 1, 2026
December 2, 2026
December 3, 2026
December 4, 2026
December 5, 2026

Event Highlights:

Nystagmus Community Podcast

Join us on November 23rd for Nystagmus Community Podcast. Our own Frankie Caputo will host this live community panel on the Nystagmus podcast. Don’t miss this fun way to meet and connect with members of our nystagmus community.

Auctions Open

November 2 and 16

Bid on popular gift cards from some of your favorite stores. Proceeds go directly to ANN. Bidding will be facilitated on an online auction site and the winning bidder will be notified and mailed their gift card.

Children’s Book Reading

November 9

Families, join Rosalyn Adekunle as she reads from her children’s book series, Patricia’s Story. Patricia’s Story, follows a young girl as she shares her life challenges and how she overcomes them. Patricia has Nystagmus and learns to navigate life’s challenges while overcoming her apprehension.

Morning Meet Up

November 7

Join us on November 9th to meet in breakout groups to say hello and support one another. If you have specific topics or questions you’d like to pose to others please drop them here and we will collect them before the session.

Zoom links coming soon!

LIVE Podcast

November 23

Don’t miss the live community panel hosted by Frankie Caputo. You’ll love this fun way to meet and connect with members of our nystagmus community.

Nystagmus Awareness in Schools Materials

Curricula for classroom education to plan with your teacher.  Materials are provided for three different grade levels.

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Grades K-2
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Grades 3-6
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Grades 6 & above

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