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NF Network 2012 Webinar Schedule

January 29 2012

Posted in Events - Current, Educational Meetings, Webinars

See our webinar schedule for 2012 and save the dates!

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Watch the NF2 webinar with Scott Plotkin, MD

December 04 2011

Posted in Educational Meetings, Webinars

Watch the NF2 webinar now!

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Join the Beauty Mark Nation!

November 10 2011

Posted in News

Neurofibromatosis (NF) affects three times as many people as cystic fibrosis and muscular dystrophy combined. Yet, most people have never heard of NF. We need to change that! The Beauty Mark Nation is rising up and joining forces to make a difference because – NF patients do matter and have stayed in the shadows for too long.
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NF Chat in Philly!

January 19 2012

Posted in Events - Current, Educational Meetings

Join NF Network member Stephen Coone for an informal NF Chat in the Philadelphia area!

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See this fun video of Camp New Friends 2011!

January 09 2012

Posted in News

See a fun video of Camp New Friends 2011!

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NFRP Consumers Making a Difference: Bev Oberlander

January 09 2012

Posted in Advocacy

Read Bev’s personal story!

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Congress awarded Neurofibromatosis Research $12.8 million!

December 15 2011

Posted in Advocacy

We are pleased to announce that Congress awarded $12.8 million to the Neurofibromatosis Research Program (NFRP) for fiscal 2012

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Contribute to a Cure

December 15 2011

Posted in News

The NF Network is requesting your help to raise much needed funds to improve the quality of life of individuals who are affected by Neurofibromatosis.

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Development of a Neurofibromatosis Type 1 Quality of Life Study

November 16 2011

Posted in News

Indiana University is looking for adult and youth volunteers to take a survey about NF1 and how it affects your health and well being.

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“Plan Finder” Reviews Medicare 2012 Plan Options

October 25 2011

Posted in News

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has launched access to its popular web-based “Medicare Plan Finder”

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NF Research Needs Your Voice!

October 19 2011

Posted in Advocacy

In July, the House of Representatives passed their FY2012 Defense Appropriations Bill which included $12.8 million for the Army’s NF Research

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NF, Inc. Kansas/Central Plains 2nd Annual “Ask the Doctors”

October 10 2011

Posted in Events - Past

NF, Inc. Kansas/Central Plains is hosting their second annual Ask the Doctors event in the Kansas City area, and would love to have you join them!

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Nov. 19, Washington State NF Families “NF Ask the Doc Medical Symposium”

August 30 2011

Posted in Events - Past

If you have NF or know someone with NF this event is a chance to ask the experts.  Education empowers all of us. With that that comes strength, hope and healing. Join all of us and spend time with the NF experts.

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Oct. 23, 2011, NF Symposium in Boston

August 02 2011

Posted in Events - Past

You don’t want to miss this Symposium for NF patients and families!

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Oct. 2, 2011, NF, Inc. Northeast Steps2Cure NF in Manchester, NH

August 02 2011

Posted in Events - Past

Join NF, Inc. Northeast for their Steps2Cure NF walk on October 2, 2011!

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8th Annual Ohio Gathering for NF2

August 01 2011

Posted in Events - Past

The dates are announced and the website is up for the 8th Annual Ohio Gathering!

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NF, Inc. Minnesota Walk for a Cure

August 01 2011

Posted in Events - Past

Join NF, Inc. Minnesota on September 17, 2011 for an NF Walk!

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Oct 08, 2011, NF, Inc. California NF Steps

August 01 2011

Posted in Events - Past

1st “NF Steps” Southern California Walk

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Oct. 15, NF Midwest 2011 Symposium

August 01 2011

Posted in Events - Past

Learn about the latest progress in NF research, current treatment options, and practical advice for living with NF.

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Watch our webinar “10 Things Everyone Should Know About Their NF1”

July 31 2011

Posted in Webinars

NF, Inc. Network invites you to watch our NF1 webinar “10 Things Everyone Should Know About Their NF1” presented by Doug Stewart, MD, Investigator, Clinical Genetics Branch Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics National Cancer Institute

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July 23, South Jersey’s Second Annual Ride4NF

July 12 2011

Posted in Events - Past

Take part in the Second Annual Ride4NF Motorcycle Run!

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Sept. 17, 2011, Great Steps for NF, Leeds, AL

May 31 2011

Posted in Events - Past

Join us In Leeds, Alabama for their 2nd Annual Great Steps for NF walk!

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NF Camp in Michigan this August

May 25 2011

Posted in Events - Past

Camp NF will provide opportunities for children to build self-esteem, gain independence, and forge relationships with other children living with NF.

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Heather’s Story

May 21 2011

Posted in Events - Past

NF Awareness and NF Donations today… will end NF suffering tomorrow.  Will you help?  Read the fourth of our 4NFstories selected to be featured during NF Awareness Month. These NF stories were selected to compete during the month of May for the most donations raised in a single month through Firstgiving.

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NF, Inc. California 7th Annual “NF Steps”

May 16 2011

Posted in Events - Past

Join NF, Inc. California for their 7th Annual “NF Steps! for a day of family activities and canival atmosphere!

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Kristi’s Story

May 06 2011

Posted in Events - Past

NF Awareness and NF Donations today… will end NF suffering tomorrow.  Will you help?  Read the first of our 4NFstories selected to be featured during NF Awareness Month. These NF stories were selected to compete during the month of May for the most donations raised in a single month through Firstgiving.

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The Bukowski Family Story

May 06 2011

Posted in Events - Past

NF Awareness and NF Donations today… will end NF suffering tomorrow.  Will you help?  Read the third of our 4NFstories selected to be featured during NF Awareness Month. These NF stories were selected to compete during the month of May for the most donations raised in a single month through Firstgiving.

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HELP US SECURE $16M FOR NF RESEARCH!

May 01 2011

Posted in Advocacy

We need you to help us advance NF Research! Thank you for your help with Congress, we now need your help with the Senate.

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Jaime’s Story

April 27 2011

Posted in Events - Past

NF Awareness and NF Donations today… will end NF suffering tomorrow.  Will you help?  Read the first of our 4NFstories selected to be featured during NF Awareness Month. These NF stories were selected to compete during the month of May for the most donations raised in a single month through Firstgiving.

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Call to Action!

April 26 2011

Posted in Advocacy

Congressman Gutierrez’s office sent out a Dear Colleague letter today asking for member of Congress to sign onto two letters supporting NF research.

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$16 million for NF Research

April 18 2011

Posted in Advocacy

NF, Inc. Network is pleased to announce that Congress has appropriated $16 million through the Department of Defense’s Army’s NF Research Program for fiscal year 2011.

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Acoustic Neuroma Association 20th National Symposium

April 18 2011

Posted in Events - Past

If you are a family member or caregiver of an acoustic neuroma patient, make plans to to attend this symposium in Cincinnati!

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The NF Center at St. Louis Children’s Hospital launches Family Focused Educational Program

April 14 2011

Posted in Events - Past

Join the NF Center in St. Louis for fun and fellowship this May!

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NF Mid-Atlantic Survivor Harbor 7 Race

April 10 2011

Posted in Events - Past

Whether you’re up for a 7-mile run, or a 4-mile walk is more your speed…..NF Mid-Atlantic is hoping you’ll join Team NF in the upcoming Survivor Harbor 7 race on June 12!

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Host a Doodle Day Event!

April 05 2011

Posted in Events - Past

You can help raise funds and awareness during NF Awareness Month in May by hosting your own Doodle Day event!

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ESPN’s E:60 to Focus on Paco Rodriguez on 4/19

April 04 2011

Posted in News

Paco Rodriguez died tragically on November 22, 2009. His “gift” was a vital liver that allows NF-Mid-Atlantic’s Meaghan Kingsley to live on while facing her battles with NF2.

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“Rave Reviews for NF2 Webinar hosted by NF, Inc. Network”

April 02 2011

Posted in News

NF, Inc. Network held an NF 2 webinar on April 5th which allowed participants to “Ask the Doctor”.  Dr. Scott R. Plotkin from the Neurofibromatosis Clinic at Massachusetts General Hospital presented on, research, diagnosing, treating and managing care for individuals with NF2.

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When I Dare to be Strong: An Art Show benefitting NF, Inc. Network

April 01 2011

Posted in Events - Past

Sara’s Arts for NF Awareness
Here’s a BIG THANK YOU to everyone who came to the art auction and supported NF research! Thank you Craig and Sara for all your hard work putting this together. Thank you to all the artists and the musicians who donated their time and talent! Thank you to everyone who donated food and gift items! You are all awesome!

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Read this Article about Derek Brown’s participation in the Atlanta Marathon!

March 24 2011

Posted in News

Read an article about Derek Brown’s participation in the Atlanta Publix Marathon!

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NF, Inc. Northeast Steps2CureNF on Cape Cod

March 21 2011

Posted in Events - Past

Walk for NF with NF, Inc. Northeast on Sunday, April 10th!

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NF Midwest Great Steps for NF

March 17 2011

Posted in Events - Past

Join an NF Midwest Great Steps for NF Walk now in three locations !

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NF Central Plains Rock for NF

March 15 2011

Posted in Events - Past

Join NF Central Plains for a different kind of event!

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NF Midwest Ask the Doctors - 2 locations, 2 dates

March 15 2011

Posted in Events - Past

Sign-up for one of NF Midwest’s FREE Ask the Doctor sessions for NF Type 1.

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Opening Options for Neurofibromatosis Type 2

February 16 2011

Posted in News

Read this article about The Galloway’s and their experience with Avastin.

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Congressional Meetings Recap

February 09 2011

Posted in Advocacy

NF, Inc. visited Washington on January 31st and February 1st, meeting with many Congressional offices.

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What is “CDMRP”, and why do we care?

February 09 2011

Posted in Advocacy

CDMRP stands for Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs, find out what this means for NF.

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Update on the funding process for the Army’s NF Research Program fiscal 2011

January 13 2011

Posted in Advocacy

Explains how appropriation process for Congress has affected the typical funding schedule for the Army’s NF Research Program.

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DOD NF Research Program Anticipated Funding for FIscal 2011

December 27 2010

Posted in News

Read about anticipated funding opportunities for Fiscal 2011.

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NF, Inc. Public Service Announcement

November 23 2010

Posted in News

Listen to our new Public Service Announcement!

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Acquiring Federal Funding

September 27 2010

Posted in Advocacy

Check out where we are!

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Run4NF Story: Derek Brown

September 17 2010

Posted in Run4NF

Derek Brown’s goal is to run a marathon in every state! 

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Run4NF story: Lisa Wilberding

September 17 2010

Posted in Run4NF

Lisa Wilberding is running in the Chicago Marathon. Find out why.

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Neurofibromatosis, Inc. Michigan Educational Meeting, Nov. 20, 2010

September 01 2010

Posted in Events - Past

NF, Inc. Michigan will be hosting an educational meeting titled “Advocating for your NF1 Child”

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Neurofibromatosis, Inc. Network Schwannomatosis Webinar, November 17, 2010

September 01 2010

Posted in Events - Past

Join us for our webinar to learn about recent research development on pain in Schwannomatosis.

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Aug. 28, NF, Inc. California Meet and Greet BBQ, Elk Grove, CA

August 25 2010

Posted in Events - Past

NFC invites you to their 2nd NF Chat with a Meet and Greet social BBQ!

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Sept. 17-18, Neurofibromatosis, Inc. Symposium, Modesto, CA

August 19 2010

Posted in Events - Past

Join us for this unique opportunity to learn more about NF. 

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Sept. 25, Washington State NF Ask the Doc Medical Symposium, Seattle, WA

August 18 2010

Posted in Events - Past

You won’t want to miss this Ask the Doc!

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Oct. 8-10, NF2 Crew Gathering, Columbus, OH

August 17 2010

Posted in Events - Past

Join us for the NF2 Crew Gathering in Ohio for “Christmas in October.”

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Aug. 21, NF, Inc. California Chat, Tulare, CA

August 15 2010

Posted in Events - Past

Join us for this casual get together!

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NF, Inc. Northeast Steps2Cure NF on September 26 in Woburn, MA

July 29 2010

Posted in Events - Past

Steps2Cure NF is a 2 mile walk and a 4 mile run around Horn Pond in Woburn, MA.

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Friends Bike Ride for NF on September 11 in Cape Cod, MA

July 29 2010

Posted in Events - Past

You are invited to join Miguel and Andres Lessing and their friends to ride your bicycle on Cape Cod to raise funds and create awareness of NF.

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NF, Inc. Chat on August 8, 2010 in Omaha, NE

July 27 2010

Posted in Events - Past

Join NF, Inc. on August 8th in Omaha, Nebraska for an NF Chat

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NF, Inc. Kansas/Central Plains Ice Cream Social on August 8 in Wichita

July 25 2010

Posted in Events - Past

Come out for an afternoon of fun, friends and ice cream!

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Pt. Story - Liz & Rachel Campana

July 16 2010

Posted in Personal NF1 Stories

imageWhen the doctors told us Rach had NF, and we started to learn about everything that COULD happen to her, I was so scared.

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NF2 in the News!

July 12 2010

Posted in News

Kristen D’Antonio, a 20-year old from Norristown, PA, will be featured in a Philadelphia Daily News Story about her life since being diagnosed with NF2 at the age of 17.

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NF Inc, Northeast Hickory Hill Golf Tournament on October 4, 2010 in Methuen, MA

July 09 2010

Posted in Events - Past

Join us on Monday, October 4th for the 12th Annual Hickory Hill Golf Tournament to benefit Neurofibromatosis Research.

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Meningioma Awareness Day 2010 on October 2, 2010 in Boston, MA

July 02 2010

Posted in Events - Past

Meningioma Awareness Day (MAD) is an annual event sponsored by the Brain Science Foundation.

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NF, Inc. Northeast - NF Champions Grant

July 01 2010

Posted in News

NF, Inc., Northeast President, Dr. Paul Epstein announced the NF Champions Grant at the 25th Annual NF Golf Tournament.

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NF Midwest Take A Swing at NF 12th Annual Golf Benefit on August 13, 2010 in West Chicago, IL

July 01 2010

Posted in Events - Past

By participating in this event, you can help NF Midwest send a child ages 7-16 to a special camp for kids affected by Neurofibromatosis.

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Pt. Story - Gracie Hanlon

June 21 2010

Posted in Personal NF1 Stories

imageGracie changed our lives

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Pt. Story - Greg Barnier

June 17 2010

Posted in Personal NF2 Stories

imageNever Give Up!  Never Quit!

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Pt. Story - Dennis Pilkinton

June 17 2010

Posted in Personal NF1 Stories

An NF Father’s Story

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Pt. Story - Mike Forbes

June 16 2010

Posted in Personal NF1 Stories

imageNF1 is a journey of learning and compassion

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Pt. Story - Beverly & Eli Oberlander

June 15 2010

Posted in Personal NF1 Stories

imageI am me, and I am not my disease

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Pt. Story - Marcy Perlman

June 14 2010

Posted in Personal NF1 Stories

imageA case of spontaneous mutation

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Pt. Story - Sally Richards

June 09 2010

Posted in Personal NF2 Stories

imageSuccessfully Living with NF2

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Pt. Story - Olivia & JT Hernandez

June 01 2010

Posted in Personal NF2 Stories

imageGenerations of NF2

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Pt. Story - Marie Drew

June 01 2010

Posted in Personal NF2 Stories

imageA 35 year journey with NF2

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MTV True Life episode on NF airs April 26, 2010

April 26 2010

Posted in News

MTV’s True Life will be airing an episode on teens with Neurofibromatosis.

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NF, Inc. Great Steps for NF Walk on July 24, 2010 in Parkville, MO

April 15 2010

Posted in Events - Past

Join us for the 2nd Annual Great Steps for NF Walk in Parkville, MO.

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Washington State NF 14th Annual NF Golf Classic on July 19, 2010 in Covington, WA

April 12 2010

Posted in Events - Past

Washington State NF (WSNF) is looking for foursomes to join our golf outing on July 19th, 2010 at Druids Glen Golf Course.

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NF, Inc. Northeast 25th Annual Golf Tournament on June 21, 2010 ar Bolton, MA

April 08 2010

Posted in Events - Past

25th Annual Golf Tournament at the International with Dwight and Susan Evans – NF, Inc. Northeast

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NF, Inc. California NF Steps Walk/Run on June 5, 2010 in Vacaville, CA

April 05 2010

Posted in Events - Past

Join us for NF Steps walk/run in Vacaville, CA.

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NF Midwest Kane County Cougars Family Day on May 16, 2010 in Geneva, IL

April 03 2010

Posted in Events - Past

Join us at NF Family Day and you can help NF Midwest send a child ages 7-16 to a special camp for kids affected by Neurofibromatosis.

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NF Midwest Ask the Doctors on April 18, 2010 in Chicago, IL

April 03 2010

Posted in Events - Past

Join NF, Midwest for an afternoon of learning about NF with medical professionals.

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NF, Inc. Michigan NF2 Support Group Meeting on April 18, 2010 in West Bloomfield, MI

March 31 2010

Posted in Events - Past

The Michigan NF2 Support Group is holding its first meeting on Sunday, April 18th from 1-3pm at Henry Ford Hospital in West Bloomfield, Michigan,

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BCNF and NF Canada ‘A Day in the Life of NF1 2010 Symposium’ on April 9-10 in Vancouver, Canada

March 30 2010

Posted in Events - Past

The BC Neurofibromatosis Foundation and Neurofibromatosis Canada are hosting ‘A Day in the Life of NF1 2010 Symposium’ on April 9 and 10 in Vancouver, Canada.

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Researchers Target Vascular Disease Linked to Cancer-Causing Gene Mutation

March 23 2010

Posted in News

Scientists from the Indiana University School of Medicine have found new information on the mutation that causes Neurofibromatosis Type-1.

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NF Wins Award for Website Excellence

March 18 2010

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Further Genotype-Phenotype Correlations in Neurofibromatosis Type 2

March 08 2010

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A comparison between the clinical presentations of patients with mutations that are predicted to produce truncated protein to those that results in loss of protein expression to elucidate further genotype-phenotype correlations in NF2.

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Gillian Anderson donates memorabilia for eBay Auction

March 01 2010

Posted in News

Actress Gillian Anderson, known for her roles in X-Files, Bleak House, Last King of Scotland and other stage and screen projects, is currently offering items for auctioning to benefit NF, Inc.

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Washington State NF Challenge 5K Walk/Run June 5, 2010 in Redmond, WA

February 26 2010

Posted in Events - Past

Please join us for the Washington NF Challenge Walk/Run in Redmond, WA.

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NF Midwest Great Steps Walk for NF on June 19, 2010 in Effingham, IL

February 12 2010

Posted in Events - Past

Join NF Midwest for their 3rd Annual Great Steps for NF Walk.

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NF Midwest Great Steps Walk for NF on June 5, 2010 in Naperville, IL

February 12 2010

Posted in Events - Past

Join us for the NF Midwest Great Steps for NF Walk in Napperville, IL.

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NF Midwest Great Steps Walk for NF on June 12, 2010 in Madison, WI

February 12 2010

Posted in Events - Past

Join us for the NF Midwest Great Steps for NF Walk in Wisconsin.

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Researchers Discover New Way to Kill Pediatric Brain Tumors

February 09 2010

Posted in News

Researchers now have a previously unrecognized target, STAT3, at which they can “aim” new drugs for the treatment of cancer in Neurofibromatosis-1 (NF1).

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