OR - Zachary Odegard PDF Print E-mail

I am 15 years old and I was diagnosed with NF 1 when I was 3 years old. Neurofibromatosis is a genetic disorder that affects the central nervous system causing tumors to grow on or in the body. NF is a genetic disorder that I got from my mom. NF can cause all kinds of difficulties including blindness and deafness. Due to my NF, I suffer from severe migraines and have learning disabilities. But I do not let my disease define or stop me, it only makes me want to work harder to make a difference and raise money for research. Besides raising money for research I share my NF story with others educating people and teaching that no matter what challenges one faces they can make a difference. Please make a donation today and help me in the fight for a cure and treatment of NF. Thank You, Zachary Odegard

 

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