Mission Statement

The Children's Tumor Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) medical foundation, dedicated to improving the health and well being of individuals and families affected by the neurofibromatoses (NF).

The mission of The Children's Tumor Foundation is to:

Encourage and support research and the development of treatments and cures for neurofibromatosis types 1 and 2, schwannomatosis and related disorders (hereafter collectively referred to as "NF");
Support persons with NF, their families and caregivers by providing thorough, accurate, current and readily accessible information;
Assist in the development of clinical centers, best practices and other patient support mechanisms (but not including direct medical care) to create better access to quality healthcare for affected individuals; and,
Expand public awareness of NF to promote earlier and accurate diagnoses by the medical community, increase the non-affected population's understanding of the challenges facing persons with NF, and encourage financial and other forms of support from public and private sources.

Upcoming Events

Sat Sep 11, 2010 @10:00am -
Wisconsin: Milwaukee NF Walk

Sun Sep 12, 2010 @ 2:00pm -
Colorado: Denver NF Walk

Thu Sep 16, 2010 @ 8:00pm - 11:00pm
Arkansas: Dancing With Our Stars

Fri Sep 17, 2010 @ 7:30pm - 11:30pm
New York: Gracie's Gang WANTED: A CURE

Sat Sep 18, 2010 @ 8:30am -
Maine: Brunswick NF Walk

Sat Sep 25, 2010 @ 8:30am -
New York: Staten Island NF Walk

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Arkansas: Dancing With Our Stars
09-16-2010
New York: Gracie's Gang WANTED: A CURE
09-17-2010
New England Gala
10-02-2010
New York: Ladybug Benefit in Glen Cove
10-07-2010

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Upcoming Events

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