TILT: Stories on the Edge

03/30/2026

On behalf of The Alex Manfull Fund, TILT: Stories on the Edge extends its heartfelt thanks to Soleo Health.

As a Voice of Understanding sponsor of TILT– Berkeley—and a valued supporter of our Hermosa Beach premiere—Soleo helped make space for powerful, unscripted stories to be shared and heard.

Their unwavering commitment to patients—especially within the PANS/PANDAS community—embodies the very spirit of this work: empathy, advocacy, and showing up when it matters most.

A special thank you to Cori Preble for her leadership, partnership, and belief in this mission.

We are honored to stand alongside you.

03/17/2026

One story can change a life—and thanks to Claimable’s support of TILT: Stories on the Edge, we can continue to write a new story for PANS/PANDAS. Your support in Hermosa Beach and Berkeley helps amplify voices, share powerful experiences, and create moments that truly connect us. We are so grateful for your generosity.

The Alex Manfull Fund

02/27/2026

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are postponing TILT: Stories on the Edge — Charlotte.

We are deeply grateful to our incredible TILT team and the courageous storytellers who stepped forward to share their voices. Your generosity, heart, and willingness to stand on the edge with us mean more than we can say.

Charlotte, this is not goodbye — it’s simply a pause. The delay will be worth the wait!

Thank you for your support and belief in this mission. 💚

TILT: Stories on the Edge
Presented by The Alex Manfull Fund

02/24/2026

Meet the voices taking the stage at TILT: Stories on the Edge — Charlotte, presented by The Alex Manfull Fund

Our featured storytellers bring powerful lived experiences of resilience, transformation, humor, recovery, and hope. From unexpected turning points to moments that changed everything, each 5-minute unscripted story reminds us how deeply connected we truly are.

Plus, five additional storytellers will be selected live from audience submissions. If you have a story pitch, send it to [email protected].

Whether you come to listen to stories…or you’d like to share your own, this is an edge you want to stand on and take in the view.

Get tickets here: https://www.blumenthalarts.org/events/detail/tilt-stories-on-the-edge

Blumenthal Arts
Noreen Raja-Halpern
Pj Barnes
Meghan C. Bradshaw
Brandi Alden

02/22/2026

Cat told a story about the impact of advocacy on her IVIG approvals at our last TILT in Berkeley (this is an abbreviated clip). Her story framed the PANS experience, and the frustration felt after receiving denial after denial.

These are the types of stories told at TILT- Presented by The Alex Manfull Fund, where communities are formed, awareness is elevated, and our spirits are uplifted. There is nothing like a live storytelling experience. You never know who your story will impact....or who needs a little hope.

TILT is also a night out and an experience to share with others. Invite a friend, a neighbor, a colleague, your infusion nurse, or even your local fire captain... that's who has shown up for our community at the last two TILTS. And that's without a doubt one of the best parts.

If you have a story of your own, we select 5 stories from audience submissions (in addition to our 5 featured storytellers). Please send your brief pitch to [email protected].

TILT: Stories on the Edge, presented by the Alex Manfull Fund - Charlotte, NC
March 12 at the Stage Door Theater
Doors open at 5pm, stories begin at 6pm
For tickets: https://www.blumenthalarts.org/.../tilt-stories-on-the-edge
Use Promo Code: PANSAWARENESS



Noreen Raja-Halpern
Daniela Sosa-Sarkar
Cat Doherty
Blumenthal Arts

02/17/2026

Charlotte—we’re coming to the edge.

March 12 @ The Stage Door Theater in Charlotte, NC
Doors at 5 PM. Show at 6 PM.

TILT: Stories on the Edge, presented by The Alex Manfull Fund is a live storytelling event about the moments that change us—the edges of identity, loss, resilience, love, grief, and becoming.

Some storytellers are curated.
Some names are chosen live from the audience.
Because the edge belongs to all of us.

Tickets now available.

Noreen Raja-Halpern
Blumenthal Arts

https://www.blumenthalarts.org/events/detail/tilt-stories-on-the-edge

Join us for another unforgettable evening of live storytelling, this time at The Stage Door Theater in Charlotte, NC. At TILT: Stories on the Edge, honesty takes the stage, and the edges of our lives come sharply into focus. These are stories of experiences that shape us — and the people who help ...

02/16/2026

What an unforgettable night in Berkeley.

Thank you to the storytellers who trusted us with their voices, the audience who held the room with compassion, and our host, StoryWinning Aaron Samson, for leading us through an evening of truth and connection.

TILT- Berkeley, powered by the mission of The Alex Manfull Fund, reminded us that stories bring people together.

02/04/2026

We’re excited to share that TILT: Stories on the Edge – Berkeley was recently featured in the news, highlighting the power of real, unscripted storytelling and the community coming together around it.

Tickets for February 12 at The Marsh Arts Center are almost sold out, and this night is going to be special: five-minute stories, no scripts, no notes…just real people sharing moments that changed them. Plus, five additional storytellers will be chosen live in the room.

If you didn’t get the chance to join us in Berkeley, we hope to see you at TILT–Charlotte this March as the stories continue to travel and connect new communities.

Presented by The Alex Manfull Fund, TILT transforms stories into impact—supporting PANS/PANDAS research and awareness while celebrating resilience, humor, and heart.

Berkeley—we can’t wait to gather with you.Charlotte—you’re next! l

Folks who like The Moth storytelling shows should enjoy this night of public reckoning.

01/26/2026

On February 12, an extraordinary lineup of featured storytellers takes the stage at The Marsh Arts Center in Berkeley, CA for a night of raw, human, unforgettable storytelling.

Each featured storyteller will share a five-minute, first-person story — no scripts, no notes, just real people telling real stories from the edge.
And the night doesn’t stop there…

One of the most electric parts of TILT: Stories on the Edge is what happens live.

Storytellers will be chosen in the room from audience submissions — the voices we don’t know yet, the stories waiting to be heard, and the kind of magic that only happens in the moment.

Presented by The Alex Manfull Fund, TILT: Stories on the Edge – Berkeley supports critical research, education, and awareness for PANS & PANDAS — turning stories into impact.

Seats are limited.
Purchase your tickets here:

https://givebutter.com/TILT-BERKELEY

01/22/2026

Some stories simmer.
Some spill.
Some change everything.
What’s brewing for you?

Join us Feb 12 at The Marsh Arts Center in Berkeley, CA for TILT: Stories on the Edge, presented by The Alex Manfull Fund.
Doors open at 5pm, stories begin at 6pm.

Tickets are filling up.

https://givebutter.com/TILT-BERKELEY