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Rett syndrome (RTT) is a neurological disorder, found primarily in females. The girls progress normally up until about 12 to 18 months of age when the characteristics of Rett start to reveal themselves. All the social skills and motor skills they have obtained slowly cease to progress, starting a process of regression to what is the equivalent of living the rest of their life as an infant. They lose the use of their hands, and the ability to speak, and most are bound to a wheelchair. Parents and siblings become 24-hour caregivers, changing their lives forever as well…  Kevin Black
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Hands are raised in anger. Hands are raised in supplication. Hands are raised in salutation. But best, hands are raised in accountability. As in, ‘Count me in.’ Joining the throngs who support – whatever it is. In this case, those with Rett Syndrome. Those whose lives were cut short at an early age. Those whose potential could never be realized. Think of them, their families, and their friends. Lend a hand. A hand offered, raised or otherwise…

Ian AndersonBritish singer/songwriter (Jethro Tull)

There are so many good souls out there like Dave and Kevin and people want to know that. They want to hear about it. Everybody wants to know that that still exists in this world. I know it matters. If I didn’t think that, truly, [my world view] could ‘go dark’ real quick.

Tony ArataSongwriter who penned Garth Brooks’ “The Dance”

I see hands raised in appreciation and waving back and forth or holding a light– a happy and positive experience for all and a symbol of unity and undying love. Let us raise our hands together for those who have fallen from Rett syndrome and for those who now suffer and raise a positive example of our unified hope for a cure for Rett’s disease high up in the air–others will follow.

Mark FarnerGrand Funk

I’m just thrilled to death to know that my picture’s gonna be in the same book with Gene Simmons and Billy Gibbons!!… Hell, man. That’s cool!

Mark ChesnuttCountry Music Artist

I cannot imagine what it is like to watch your child suffer with something as difficult as Rett Syndrome. I can only do my best to help raise awareness and hopefully one day there will be a cure.

Pat GreenGrammy-nominated Texas Music Artist

Raise a hand and perhaps raise a voice. Join together in a volunteer effort to make someone else’s life a little better.

Michael GrimmWinner of NBC’s “America’s Got Talent

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About Rett Syndrome

As seen through the eyes of someone who knows
Rett syndrome (RTT) is a neurological disorder, found primarily in females. The girls progress normally up until about 12 to 18 months of age when the characteristics of Rett start to reveal themselves. All the social skills and motor skills they have obtained slowly cease to progress, starting a process of regression to what is the equivalent of living the rest of their life as an infant. They lose the use of their hands, and the ability to speak, and most are bound to a wheelchair. Parents and siblings become 24-hour caregivers, changing their lives forever as well…  Kevin Black

The Book / The Song

The Book

Volume I

Volume II

Volume III

The Song

Galleries & Reviews

Artist's Comments

Hands are raised in anger. Hands are raised in supplication. Hands are raised in salutation. But best, hands are raised in accountability. As in, ‘Count me in.’ Joining the throngs who support – whatever it is. In this case, those with Rett Syndrome. Those whose lives were cut short at an early age. Those whose potential could never be realized. Think of them, their families, and their friends. Lend a hand. A hand offered, raised or otherwise…

Ian AndersonBritish singer/songwriter (Jethro Tull)

There are so many good souls out there like Dave and Kevin and people want to know that. They want to hear about it. Everybody wants to know that that still exists in this world. I know it matters. If I didn’t think that, truly, [my world view] could ‘go dark’ real quick.

Tony ArataSongwriter who penned Garth Brooks’ “The Dance”

I see hands raised in appreciation and waving back and forth or holding a light– a happy and positive experience for all and a symbol of unity and undying love. Let us raise our hands together for those who have fallen from Rett syndrome and for those who now suffer and raise a positive example of our unified hope for a cure for Rett’s disease high up in the air–others will follow.

Mark FarnerGrand Funk

I’m just thrilled to death to know that my picture’s gonna be in the same book with Gene Simmons and Billy Gibbons!!… Hell, man. That’s cool!

Mark ChesnuttCountry Music Artist

I cannot imagine what it is like to watch your child suffer with something as difficult as Rett Syndrome. I can only do my best to help raise awareness and hopefully one day there will be a cure.

Pat GreenGrammy-nominated Texas Music Artist

Raise a hand and perhaps raise a voice. Join together in a volunteer effort to make someone else’s life a little better.

Michael GrimmWinner of NBC’s “America’s Got Talent

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From All Of The Three Volumes

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See What People Are Saying!

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Read What People Are Saying!

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Why a Book

Two Dads

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Share Our Site with Friends and Family.
The longest march started with a single step!

KEVIN BLACK . COM

Kevin Black penned this song & produced the video with the same name to help raise awareness for the dreadful disorder that took the life of his daughter Cortney.
The song is available for purchase on all music platforms with a portion of every purchase going to Rett research.

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“Waking Up In America” Interview

November 1, 2016

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Raising a Hand For a Cause (with Dave Clements and Kevin Black)
After country singer Kevin Black lost his daughter to the complications of Rett syndrome, his friend and photographer Dave Clements decided to inspire artists throughout the globe to raise a hand for cure.

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