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NF Endurance

The Children’s Tumor Foundation NF Endurance Team gives participants the opportunity to run, bike, or swim in endurance events across the country. Get a guaranteed spot in premier and often sold-out races, participate in running or cycling events around the world, take on a new challenge with an obstacle course or triathlon…you can even “Choose Your Own Challenge” and pick any adventure you’d like to tackle to benefit CTF. For more information, contact us at nfendurance@ctf.org

NF affects 1 in every 2,000 births

NF refers to genetic disorders that cause tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body. NF includes all forms of neurofibromatosis and schwannomatosis and affects about 4 million people worldwide. Anyone can be born with NF, and it affects everyone differently. There is no cure yet.

1

FDA-approved Drug for NF, and more on the horizon

Koselugo (selumetinib) is the first FDA-approved drug for NF. CTF-funded research paved the way to this drug approval, and we are working for more approved drugs for all types of NF!

3X

the number of NF Clinical Trials in the past 10 years

There are currently 67 active clinical trials for NF – three times the number of trials than just ten years ago!

45

years of funding NF research

The Children’s Tumor Foundation was founded 45 years ago as the first grassroots organization to support patients with all types of NF.

11,000

have joined the NF Registry

The NF Registry is a secure website where people with NF can take an active role in the search for better treatments. Participating is easy and makes a difference!

20,000

patients each year visit the NF Clinic Network

The NF Clinic Network (NFCN) is the first nationwide network dedicated to improving clinical care and establishing best practices for treating individuals with NF.

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Why you should get involved

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Make an Impact

Fundraising efforts by our participants help us take steps toward a cure

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Find Community

Connect with other athletes in your area and around the world

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NF Heroes

Get to know NF Heroes - individuals living with NF - their stories will push you across the finish line

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Earn Incentives

Earn a variety of fun prizes when you reach fundraising milestones

Featured Stories / Testimonials

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NF1

Stories of NF: Samantha G

I was diagnosed with NF1 at the age of one. The only symptoms I had…
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NF1

Stories of NF: Kaetlynn N

I was diagnosed at birth with NF1. My mom has it, her dad has it,…
I don't want to write a poem.
NF2-SWN

I Don’t Want to Write a Poem by Camille Thoms

  Struggle I don’t want to write a poem They always come out sad They…

Other ways to support

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Volunteer

Volunteers are a driving force behind the Foundation.

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Advocate

Your voice has the power to impact public policy and promote action to find a cure for NF.

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Make a Donation

With your help, we can continue to fund critical research and one day find a cure.

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Raise Awareness

Help us make sure the world knows about NF and sees the people who live with it.

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