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What 2009 NF Forum Attendees Have Said

“Very positive and well organized! Great information, incredible food, plenty of time for questions and opportunity to meet and talk with other people.”

“The speakers at every presentation were exceptionally well spoken and easy to understand.”

“All of the doctors were very informative on each of their subjects”

"Having the Kid's Forum was absolutely wonderful!  My daughter was able to meet other children with NF.  She has kept in touch with many of the new friends that she made.  As a result of the forum, she feels less alone and has a new-found confidence that I've never seen in her before.  I am thankful to CTF and hope that they will continue the Kid's Forum program in the future."

“It was great to have the children’s program. My kids enjoyed it thanks to the staff.”

“Even though we did not bring our kids this time we so appreciated seeing all of the children here this weekend.  Thank you or making the weekend great for the entire family."

Join us from April 9-11 at the Green Valley Ranch Resort in Las Vegas
For the second annual NF Forum: Patient and Family Medical Symposium.  This gathering promises to be another wonderful weekend featuring experts in the field of NF research and clinical care. Attendees will meet other parents, children, and adults affected by NF, learn a great deal about the disorder and methods of management and share their experiences with one another.  Plus you will have the opportunity to get practical advice on the challenges of dealing with NF and an opportunity to gain support from a knowledgeable, understanding community. Support opportunities include: Welcome Reception, meals, breaks, disorder specific workshops, and the NF Walk.  Among many presentations the Forum will include talks on: Learning Disabilities, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Understanding Health Insurance and much, much more!

Kid's Forum: This is a family weekend and children are welcome and encouraged to attend any session if they wish, however there will be activities planned at the KID'S FORUM for those ages 3 years and above.

Location: All events will take place at the Green Valley Ranch Resort, located only a short drive away from the Las Vegas Strip. The resort provides an easy escape from the hustle and bustle of the crowded Las Vegas tourist spots with convenient 15 minutes access to Interstate 215 and McCarran International Airport. Surrounded by upscale shopping and four nearby championship golf courses, Green Valley Ranch offers an all-inclusive experience with a wide variety of dining, nightlife, entertainment and gaming options on a well-manicured, 40-acre, Mediterranean-style property.

Whether you are a first time attendees of you have attended in the past you will not want to miss this unique opportunity to learn and network! This year’s agenda will include more disease specific information and more special topics than before.

 

Click here to read a recap of the 2009 meeting in Washington D.C.

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New for 2010

 

Fundraise a minimum of $500 for the Las Vegas NF Walk on Sunday April 11, 2010 and we will pay for an individual's NF Forum registration.  More information coming soon!

 

 

 

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Event Sponsorship

To help us underwrite some of the cost of hosting the NF Forum we are actively looking for sponsors for various aspects of the meeting. Sponsorship begins at $1000. If you or anyone you know or an oragnization could help sponosor this important meeting please foward the below form to them.  Thank You!

Click here to download sponsorhip levels.

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Registration Datelines and Fees

Click here to download registration form.

• First 50 registrations ..........................................……..…..……..……....…. $125 (USD)
• Regular Deadline: March 7, 2010 ……………..…………......….…...........$150 (USD)
• Onsite Registration: April 9, 2010 ………………………………....…........$200 (USD)
• Child...................................................................................................................$50 (USD)

Additional adult $125.

Included in the above registration fee:

• Access to the NF Forum
• Welcome Reception – 4/9 evening
• Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner - 4/10
• Morning and afternoon tea/coffee 4/10 and 4/11
• Kid's Forum and meals
• All Forum materials
• Complimentary shuttle to and from the airport
• Complimentary valet parking at the resort

CART Service will be provided for the NF2 community.

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Hotel and Travel Information

We strongly encourage you to book your accommodation at the Green Valley Ranch Resort, which is the conference headquarters hotel. Children’s Tumor Foundation makes every effort to secure the best rate for overnight accommodations. The rate is part of the negotiated conference benefits and keeps future registration fees reasonable. Please consider this when making your overnight accommodation decision.

Reserve your hotel today! Rates are $85 +$25 resort fee+ tax.

 

For more information or to register call 800-323-7938 x 236