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Nov 11: Alec Baldwin Hosts the Children’s Tumor Foundation Gala

Sat, 06 Nov 2010 04:15:17 +0000

Award-winning actor Alec Baldwin will serve as the Master of Ceremonies for the 2010 Children’s Tumor Foundation Benefit Dinner.

NASCAR’s Kenny Wallace Joins Racing4Research

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 21:57:42 +0000

NASCAR favorite Kenny Wallace is announced as the forth driver in the 2011 Rolex 24 endurance race. Ron Yarab, Daniel Graeff, and Pierre Bourque have all driven the race before and will look to help the rookie along.

The team will compete as a part of the Racing4Reaseach program.

Oct 10: TLC Airs Neurofibromatosis Program

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 19:38:26 +0000

My Brand New Face premieres on cable channel TLC this Sunday.

Karen Peluso Interviewed in Boston Herald

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:13:23 +0000

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

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 16:45:49 +0000

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

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:07:29 +0000

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

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 03:38:56 +0000

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

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:10:17 +0000

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

The Rentschler Family of Kansas City

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 16:58:24 +0000

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

Team Izzy of Michigan

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:55:01 +0000

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.