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The Canadian Press has a nice, lengthly educational article on NF.

NF, Inc. Midwest’s annual symposium takes place at a new location this year. A large number of experts will be on hand to share their knowledge and the latest in research. There are special break-outs focusing on issues related to teens and NF2. See the pdf brochure here.

Nick Folk, kicker for the Dallas Cowboys football team, is teaming up with the Children’s Tumor Foundation to raise funds and awareness. For every extra point this season, Folk will donate $25 to CTF. He will also donate $75 for every field goal. You can also get involved.

This symposium on the University of British Columbia campus is free to families and has a $25 registration fee for professionals.

Download the registration form from the British Columbia Neurofibromatosis Foundation.

This is a program intended for parents with children who have been diagnosed. Registration is required.

Check out Zoe’s Best Friend for details.

The synopses for the April 2009 NF Forum sessions are available at CTF’s website.

The annual BCNF Member and NF Info Meeting

11:30am – 4pm
Richmond Best Western Hotel

Please register using the link above so they can have enough food on-hand for everyone.

Neurofibromatosis, Inc. Mid-Atlantic is holding an informational NF meeting this Saturday. Topics include:

• NF & Genetics (Robert Murray, M.D., Howard University)
• Adults & NF (Douglas Stewart, M.D., NHGRI)
• NF2 Research at NIH (Ashok Asthagiri, M.D., NINDS)
• Learning Disabilities (Maria Acosta, M.D., Children’s Hospital)

2:00 – 4:00
Howard University Hospital
Building Tower Auditorium
2041 Georgia Avenue NW
Washington, DC

The following links will lead you to the various sections. There are even more break out features, but those should be easily accessible from The LA Times website.

• About the Series
• Part One
• Part Two
• The doctors respond to readers’ questions.

This Sunday, April 19, is NF, Inc. Midwest’s FREE doctor Q & A.

Ask the Doctors Event

Shriner’s Children’s Hospital
2211 N Oak Park Ave
Oak Park, IL 60707

2:00-4:00

Featuring NF specialists Dr. James Tonsgard and Dr. Robert Listerncik