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NF Smarty Pants

A collection of the latest news, events, and information about Neurofibromatosis

Archive for the ‘Awareness’ Category

Karen Peluso Interviewed in Boston Herald

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

Karen Peluso, executive director of NF, Inc. Northeast, was interviewed by the Boston Herald about the state of NF support and research in her area.

The Hay Family Seeks to Raise Awareness in Australia

Thursday, April 15th, 2010

Charlie Hay and his parents realized after his diagnosis that most of Australia’s NF support seems to be centered in Sydney. The family hopes to start organizing and raising awareness closer to home. Strathfieldsaye, Australia, is closer to the city of Victoria in the southeast.

Running a Marathon in Antarctica

Wednesday, April 14th, 2010

The NFXtreme Team is back from their trek to, and over 26 miles of, Antarctica.

March 13: St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Naperville, IL

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

NF, Inc. Midwest is marching in the West Suburban St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Please let them know if you would like to join them.

The NF Extreme Team To Marathon in Antarctica

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

Would you run 26 miles in Antarctica? The NFXtreme Team will.

The Rentschler Family of Kansas City

Sunday, September 20th, 2009

The Shawnee Dispatch has a long article about the Rentschler family and their efforts at increasing NF awareness.

Team Izzy of Michigan

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

Team Izzy organized as a way to support each other, raise funds for NF research, and increase NF awareness. The group is named after 3-year-old Isobelle Mick. The Kalamazoo Gazette has a nice story on the family and their efforts.

The Children’s Tumor Foundation Racecar Debuts Tonight

Friday, August 7th, 2009

At 7:00 on the Speed Channel tonight, you can watch John Tancredi and DILYSI (Drive It Like You Stole It!) Racing take the track in the Grand-Am Rolex Series Crown Royal 200. John will be driving the Children’s Tumor Foundation racecar. Click on the link to see a picture.

July 25: Ashley’s Ride in Mancelona, MI

Sunday, July 19th, 2009

Ashley’s Ride, a motorcycle benefit, drew hundreds of riders last year. This year, the ride kicks off at 10:00 in Mancelona, MI.