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Join Us in Supporting the Neurofibromatosis Community: August Membership Drive

Join Us in Supporting the Neurofibromatosis Community: August Membership Drive

August is an exciting month, offering the final opportunity to enjoy the summer sun and perhaps take one last getaway before the back-to-school season begins. It is also a crucial time for us as we launch our annual membership drive! We are committed to raising awareness about neurofibromatosis (NF) and serving as a vital resource for the NF community. However, we cannot achieve our goals without your support in spreading the word about our mission. This membership month, we invite you to help amplify our message and encourage others to stay iNFormed.

August is an exciting month, offering the final opportunity to enjoy the summer sun and perhaps take one last getaway before the back-to-school season begins. It is also a crucial time for us as we launch our annual membership drive! We are committed to raising awareness about neurofibromatosis (NF) and serving as a vital resource for the NF community. However, we cannot achieve our goals without your support in spreading the word about our mission. This membership month, we invite you to help amplify our message and encourage others to stay iNFormed.

In The News

From Advocacy to Author: Sarah Powlison Brings Hope to Life in Certainly, Sonder

NF advocate Sarah Powlison is sharing her message of hope in a new way—with the release of her debut children's book, Certainly, Sonder. Inspired by the concept that every person has a unique and meaningful story, the book celebrates resilience, empathy, and self-acceptance.

Research

Innovative Trial for Understanding the Impact of Targeted Therapies in NF2-Related Schwannomatosis

This research study is a Phase II clinical trial to test the safety and effectiveness of investigational drugs to learn whether the drug(s) works in treating a specific disease. As a basket study, the trial will enroll patients with NF2-SWN with associated progressive tumors of vestibular schwannomas, non-vestibular schwannomas, meningiomas, and ependymomas.

Event Highlight

NF Takes Center Stage at Rare Square Art Exhibition in New York City

On Wednesday, July 29, the NF Network was honored to host the opening night of Rare Square: A Rare Community Art Exhibition at Positive Exposure Gallery in New York City. While the exhibition brought together artists and stories from across the rare disease community, for the NF Network, the evening was a powerful celebration of the creativity, resilience, and individuality of people living with neurofibromatosis.

People Spotlight

A Conversation with Dr. Pivnick as Le Bonheur's Clinic Expands to Serve the Entire NF Community

Our Memphis event chair, Carrie Wylie, and her daughter, Kaitlyn, recently sat down with Dr. Pivnick to discuss the clinic's growth and future. For Kaitlyn—who has lived with NF1 since infancy and has learning disabilities as a result of her condition—the opportunity to interview the physician who has cared for so many families was especially meaningful.


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