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Shine a Light NF Walk

Shine a Light NF Walk is the signature fundraising event of the Children’s Tumor Foundation. Our goal is to spread awareness of neurofibromatosis and schwannomatosis – genetic conditions that collectively affect more than 4 million people worldwide – and raise critical funds to advance research and treatments. Held in communities across the US, Shine a Light NF Walks are family-friendly events where NF patients, families, and friends can connect with others on a similar journey. For more information, contact us at shinealightwalk@ctf.org.

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2025 Shine a Light Walk General

February 26, 2025
300,010
Raised
30001032%

2025 Shine a Light Walk Utah

August 23, 2025
1,485
Raised
10%

2025 Shine a Light Walk Bay Area

September 7, 2025
1,836
Raised
12%

2025 Shine a Light Walk Cincinnati

September 14, 2025
12,410
Raised
9%

2025 Shine a Light Walk Michigan

September 14, 2025
6,486
Raised
6%

2025 Shine a Light Walk Iowa

September 20, 2025
5,353
Raised
8%

2025 Shine a Light Walk Philadelphia

September 20, 2025
11,976
Raised
22%

2025 Shine a Light Walk Boston

September 27, 2025
5,890
Raised
15%

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Hold a bake sale, host a cocktail hour, put on an auction…the possibilities are endless! Create your own fundraiser for the Children’s Tumor Foundation.

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Why you should get involved

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Impact

When you participate in a Shine a Light Walk, you are funding vital NF research

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Community

Our Shine A Light Walks inspire the community to come together

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Incentive

We recognize your efforts through our Fundraising Incentive Program.

Featured Stories / Testimonials

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Featured

Kendall Reeve: A Story of Strength and Hope

When Stephanie and Matthew Reeve welcomed their daughter Kendall into the world, they sensed something…
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Story of NF: Michael M.

Michael was diagnosed with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) at only two months old. NF has…
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Story of NF: Lainey O.

This Story of NF was submitted by Lainey's mother, Whitney. It all happened very suddenly…

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