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 effective treatments 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

Thu May 17, 2012 @ 6:30pm - 11:00pm
NY: Poker Night

Sat May 19, 2012 @ 8:00am -
Oklahoma: Tulsa NF Walk

Sat May 19, 2012 @ 8:00am - 02:00pm
Florida Chapter of the Children’s Tumor Foundation Medical Symposium

Sat May 19, 2012 @ 9:00am - 01:00pm
Utah: NF Woman's Day Gathering

Sat May 19, 2012 @ 9:00am - 01:30pm
Michigan: Monroe NF Walk

Sat May 19, 2012 @10:00am -
Georgia: Poker Tournament

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