Hi! Welcome to the Children's Tumor Foundation Michigan Chapter! We would love to hear from you!

Please contact Sheila Cohoon for Eastern Michigan at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Or, contact Marianne Mick for Western Michigan at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

To contact the Children's Tumor Foundation directly, please email Amita at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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UPCOMING EVENTS: 

COMEDY FOR A CAUSE

Join the Children's Tumor Foundation for a night of laughs at the Connxtions Comedy Club!

Date: Saturday March 31st, 2012

Time: 8 p.m.

Location: Connxtions Comedy Club

                  5319 Heatherdowns Blvd.

                  Toledo, OH 43614

Comedian Mike Brody

Tickets are $15 each, pre-sale only. Proceeds go Children's Tumor Foundation

Please contact Mindy (734)915-4081 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for tickets or information.

RECENT EVENTS:

Red Wings 50/50 Raffle

Volunteer with the Children's Tumor Foundation to raise NF awareness and funds at the Red Wings 50/50 Raffle fundraiser!

Date: February 17, 2012

Time: Volunteers must be there at 4 pm; the game starts at 7:30 pm

Location: Joe Louis Arena

Volunteers will sell raffle tickets during the game with 50% of proceeds going to the raffle winner, 25% to the Red Wings Foundation, and 25% goes to the Children's Tumor Foundation.  This is a great opportunity to meet others affected by NF and watch the game.

Interested? Contact Mindy Standifer at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Pasta with a Purpose

Please Join Us On Wednesday, December 7th, 2011 for Our 10th Annual Pasta with a Purpose
Your $7 Donation Includes: Salad, Spaghetti, Bread, Coffee, and Dessert

Invite your friends and family to join us!

EVENT LOCATION:
American Legion Post #4
401 N. Groesbeck
Mt. Clemens, MI 48043

SPECIAL APPEARANCE:
Bring your children to visit with Santa!
12-Noon until 2 and again from 4:30pm until 6pm
(Don’t forget to bring your Christmas list and camera!)

For more information, please contact Darryl Chene (586) 899-4708

The Michigan NF2 Support Group Meeting with the West Bloomfield Acoustic Neuroma Association (Support Group)

Date: Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011 

Time: 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Location:  West Bloomfield Twp. Public Library

                   4600 Walnut Lake Road

                   West Bloomfield, MI 48323

                   (248) 682-2120

Guest Speakers include Dr. Steven Telian, Professor, Department of Otolaryngology; Director, Division of Otology, Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery

Clinical interests include acoustic neuroma treatment outcome, vestibular rehabilitation.

Family members, caregivers, and friends are encouraged to attend.

Sue Deer Hall will provide captioning.

NF Family Picnic!

Join fellow Michiganders for a fun family picnic.  This is not a fundraiser, but a time to connect and share your experiences with other families affected by NF. 

Location: Winter Cover Pavilion Shelter B at Stoney Creek Metropark

Date: Sunday, September 11, 2011

Time: 2pm-?

There will be fun games for kids, food, drinks, and possibly an awareness walk!

If you have any questions or would like to attend, please contact Sheila Cohoon at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (586) 713-6464

Location: Au Gres City Park

               522 Park Street
               Au Gres, MI  48703

Registration:  9:00 AM, 10:00 AM Group Picture and Walk begins

Entry Fees:
Adult                                     $25.00 
Children (15 and under)       $10
Children (2 and under)         Free 

Family (up to 5 family members - 2 Adults max) $50.00   

Dogs on leashes are welcome to walk for NF free!

Multi - Family Garage Sale - proceeds to the Children's Tumor Foundationge
Saturday, October 23 from 8:00 to 3:00.
8580 Huron River Dr.  Dexter, MI  48130 

Come stop by and say hi and see if you see something you like!


Team Izzy at the KWings 
November 12th
Puck drops at 7:30 against Gwinnett at Wing's Stadium, Kalamazoo, MI.

$1 beer and $1 hot dogs
100% of the chuck a puck sales goes to Children's Tumor Foundation!!!
Adults are $13, kids under 10 are $7

Contact Marianne to get your tickets
269-823-3691

Saturday May 16th 2009 - NF Awareness Dinner

Where: Ramada Plaza Hotel Troy/ Detroit (Formally the Hilton Troy)  - 5500 Crooks Road, Troy, Ml 48098 Phone 248-879-2100

Time: Doors Open at 6:00pm finishes at 9:00pm
Plated Dinner served at 6:30pm.

Cost: $15.00 per person if your Registration is mailed by May 8th, 2009.  $20.00 per person if mailed after May 8th, 2009 (Subject to availability - please call Paul Abbott at 586 322 8612 to confirm if space is available)

Guest Speaker: Dr. Brian Weiss, Assistant Professor of Hematoogy and Oncology at Cincinnati Children's Medical Center.

Subject: Dr. Weiss will be addressing pediatric and adult NF specific issues
Captioning available

 

Saturday September 26th: NF Fun Walk
Come out for the Michigan NF Walk!
Winter Cove Picnic Area
Stony Creek Metropark
4300 Main Park Road, Shelby Township, MI 48316

For more information or to register please visit the NF Fun Walk website: http://www.nf-funwalk.org/

October 4th:  Brooksie Way Half Marathon

October 5th:  Michigan Golf Tournament
Great Oaks Country Club
Rochester, MI  48307

Questions? Call Kathy at 248.705.5565 or email her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

View flyer here.

October 18th:  Detroit Marathon & Half Marathon

Need more information on any of the listed events? Or have an event that you need publicized? Or just looking for some local support please contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it