Autumn is shaping up to be a busy season for the NF community. From a milestone 5K in Memphis to a star-studded concert in Las Vegas and a day of pickleball in Miami, there are plenty of ways to show up, connect, and help move us closer to effective treatments and a cure for neurofibromatosis. Here's what's on the calendar.

NF Strong 5K — Memphis, TN

Sunday, November 8 Overton Park, East Parkway Pavilion, Memphis, TN 38112 Registration and check-in: 9:00 am | 5K begins: 10:00 am

Do good. Feel great.

Join the NF Network and members of our NF community as we rally in the fight against neurofibromatosis. Stroll, roll, walk, or run — however you cross the finish line, come out and celebrate 15 years in Memphis.

NF Strong events take place in communities nationwide, creating strong bonds that build a supportive NF community. The goal is simple: rally together and become one great voice in finding effective treatments and a cure. When you participate, your fundraising dollars fuel our mission-related initiatives of support and research.

Register for the Memphis NF Strong 5K

16th Annual NF Hope Concert — Las Vegas

Sunday, October 18, 2026 Tickets and event page coming soon

Since 2011, the NF Hope® Concerts have entertained audiences in Las Vegas, Chicago, and New York City, bringing together some of the best that the Great White Way, the Las Vegas Strip, and beyond have to offer — all while raising awareness and more than $1.5 million for those living with neurofibromatosis.

Radio personality Chet Buchanan called it "one of the great afternoons in Las Vegas entertainment," and the late Robin Leach praised its "extraordinary line-up of Vegas performers." This is one unforgettable afternoon of music you don't want to miss.

Past performers have included Tony Award winner and Disney Legend Lea Salonga, "The Voice of Broadway" Betty Buckley, Grammy Award-winning band All-4-One, local Vegas legend Clint Holmes, American Idol finalists Jasmine Trias and Lou Gazzara, AGT finalist Daniel Emmett, and Vegas favorites Tymara Walker, Ashley Fuller, Ruby Lewis, The Bronx Wanderers, Human Nature, and many more.

The story behind the concert: The event was inspired by Emma Leibow, daughter of former Jersey Boys star Jeff Leibow and his wife, Melody. Emma was diagnosed with neurofibromatosis — a genetic disorder of the nervous system characterized by tumors that can grow on any nerve in the body without warning — in 2010, at nine months old. The Leibows conceived the idea for the concert after realizing they had an obligation to their daughter and to the 130,000 people living with NF in the U.S. to educate others about the disorder.

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A Day with the Docs — Miami, FL

A Celebration of Abilities and Possibilities!

Saturday, November 14, 2026 Biltmore Tennis Center, 1150 Anastasia Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134

First… we learn! 10:00 am – 11:00 am | Biltmore Tennis Center, 2nd Floor Event Room

And then… we play! 11:00 am – 1:00 pm (two one-hour sessions) | Biltmore Tennis Center Outdoor Courts

Join NF families and the Nicklaus Children's NF Clinic for an afternoon of pickleball fun. NF patients and their families play for FREE.

Game format:

6 courts

Doubles (4 players per court)

Social play

We'll do our best to pair players at similar levels, and a professional coach will be on hand to teach and expand your skills. New players will learn pickleball basics. All abilities and capabilities are welcome! Each session is limited to 24 players. Not playing? Come anyway and cheer everyone on.

Register for A Day with the Docs

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