NF Smarty Pants

Archive for October, 2008

Congratulations to the students of TOMA Martial Arts for raising over $14,000 in their Break-a-Thon on September 28. The proceeds will benefit the Adelaide Toussaint Fund.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center announced that according to their research results, cranial radiation may not be necessary for young children with low-grade glioma.

Low-grade glioma is the most common form of brain tumor in children. In cases where surgery is not beneficial, these scientists say that chemotherapy is just as effective a treatment as cranial radiation.

According to Dr. Joann Ater, “If we can delay radiation, then we allow more time for our youngest patients to develop physically, which could decrease some of the long-term effects from treatment.”

Hollywood Park Casino
1050 South Prairie Avenue
Inglewood, CA 90301

Buy-in: $250 (Unlimited rebuys at $200 for the first hour of play)

You must register by October 17 to guarantee a seat.

Celebrity players include:

Jason Alexander
• Elizabeth Berkley
• Julia Louis-Dreyfus
• Robin Weigert
• Scott Wolf
• and many more

Twelve-year-old Chris Buzinski has both NF1 and cerebral palsy. That hasn’t stopped him from being an integral member of Holy Name High School’s Green Wave football team. This year, Chris became a captain of the squad and attends practices and games. Read about his story at Cleveland.com.

The Press of Millbury, Ohio has published a great article about Jodi Harrington’s Hike Across America.

Giovan’s Restaurant & Pizzeria
1804 N Larkin Ave
Crest Hill, IL 60435

Just $15 will get you an all you can eat buffet of pizza, ravioli, chicken, and salad. Soda and beer are included. The entry fee for the contest is $40.

Volunteers are needed. Please contact NF, Inc. Midwest for more information.

Seaport Hotel
One Seaport Lane
Boston, MA 02210

The lifetime achievement award will be presented to Leslie, Richard, and Stacy Kates. Dr. Robert Martuza will receive the award for Clinical Excellence.

Click here for more information.

The Sullivan family is hosting a harvest social to benefit NF research.

Crystal Community Club
71 Preston Street
Wakefield, MA 01880

Tickets are $25 to cover dinner and entertainment.

NF-Mid-Atlantic Office
8855 Annapolis Road, Suite 110
Lanham, MD 20740

All are welcome.

Central Park Pavilion
157th and Central
Oak Forest, IL

Fees before October 8

• $15 per person
• $40 per family

Fees on the day of the walk

• $20.00 per person
• $50 per family

Call 708-687-9846 for more info or to volunteer.