Acadia Pharmaceuticals Announces Launch of Magnolia's Guide to Adventuring

A Groundbreaking Documentary Series Aiming to Raise Disease Awareness and Redefine Perceptions of Rett Syndrome

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced the launch of Magnolia’s Guide to Adventuring, a new, 10-part, documentary video series by award-winning TV producer, AJ Tesler, and his wife, Jenny Tesler, featuring their 13-year-old daughter, Magnolia, who lives with Rett syndrome. The series follows the Teslers as they are joined by other Rett families on adaptive adventures across the U.S., including downhill skiing, ice skating and horseback riding, to foster greater understanding and awareness of Rett syndrome while inspiring those impacted by this condition to be empowered by all the things they can do.

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“We believe it’s crucial to showcase the incredible spirit of individuals living with Rett syndrome and all the things they are capable of, despite their symptoms,” said AJ Tesler, Executive Producer and Director of Magnolia’s Guide to Adventuring. “It’s been a long journey for our family since Maggie’s Rett diagnosis, and we’ve learned how to make the most of every day by adapting adventures that we can enjoy as a family. She inspired us to make this series as a celebration of the uniqueness of each person and family affected by Rett syndrome in hopes that we can inspire all families to create their own adventures.”

“At Acadia we have had the privilege of working closely with the Rett syndrome community and have learned a lot about the lives of individuals and families living with this condition. Their journeys teach us that despite the challenges they may face, they possess remarkable abilities often unseen at first glance,” said Brendan Teehan, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Head of Commercial. “We are honored to support the Tesler family in their work to redefine perceptions and highlight the remarkable abilities and spirits of individuals with Rett syndrome.”

To watch the first episode of the 10-part series, visit https://www.rettrevealed.com/adventuring-with-magnolia and follow Rett Revealed on Facebook and Instagram for updates as additional episodes become available.

About the Filmmakers: AJ & Jenny Tesler

AJ Tesler is an award-winning television, film, and new media producer and director who has created thousands of hours of content for the likes of Netflix, Comedy Central, Lionsgate, MTV and Sony. When he learned his daughter had Rett syndrome, he was compelled to do everything in his power to tell her story and raise awareness for the disease. That's when he and his wife, Jenny, started making Magnolia's Hope (YouTube Series and Documentary Film) and now, Magnolia’s Guide to Adventuring. Both AJ and Jenny blog and are active advocates for Rett syndrome.