Skip to main content
Shine a light nf walk logo.

We’re bringing NF out of the shadows and inspiring the community to come together to End NF.

Find Event Near YouFind a participant

Presenting Sponsor:

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

A crowd of spectators gathered under green and white pavilions at an outdoor event on a sunny day.

Find an event

2024 Shine a Light Walk Iowa

August 17, 2024
74,447
Raised
135%

2024 Shine a Light Walk Chicagoland

September 14, 2024
85,607
Raised
68%

2024 Shine a Light Walk South Dakota

September 14, 2024
23,912
Raised
80%

2024 Shine a Light Walk Minnesota

September 14, 2024
19,436
Raised
65%

2024 Shine a Light Walk Michigan

September 15, 2024
91,664
Raised
80%

2024 Shine a Light Walk Kansas City

September 21, 2024
54,497
Raised
121%

2024 Shine a Light Walk Utah

September 21, 2024
13,098
Raised
52%

2024 Shine a Light Walk Cincinnati

September 28, 2024
150,809
Raised
126%

2024 Shine a Light Walk Denver

September 28, 2024
39,220
Raised
49%

2024 Shine a Light Walk Atlanta

October 5, 2024
39,163
Raised
112%

Interested in volunteering for an event near you?

Create Your Own Event!

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.

Get Started

Find a Participant/Team

$25,288Raised(506%)
506%
$25,000Raised(10000%)
10000%
$18,310Raised(7324%)
7324%
$16,748Raised(6699%)
6699%
$14,750Raised(5900%)
5900%
$13,331Raised(133%)
133%
$12,617Raised(63%)
63%
$11,142Raised(139%)
139%
$11,132Raised(93%)
93%
$10,576Raised(4230%)
4230%
$47,531Raised(317%)
317%
$42,469Raised(283%)
283%
$29,132Raised(146%)
146%
$26,386Raised(1055%)
1055%
$25,000Raised(63%)
63%
$22,189Raised(185%)
185%
$21,483Raised(107%)
107%
$20,775Raised(69%)
69%
$20,413Raised(136%)
136%
$18,531Raised(124%)
124%

Why you should get involved

A young boy holding a sign that says make nf visible.

Impact

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

A large group of people posing for a photo.

Community

Our Shine A Light Walks inspire the community to come together

A man and a boy walking down a track wearing t - shirts that say end nff.

Incentive

We recognize your efforts through our Fundraising Incentive Program.

Featured Stories / Testimonials

Blue background with white text reading "#NoNFNovember.
Awareness

#NoNFNovember – a powerful, month-long mission to drive awareness and accelerate change

Together with our friends at Modern Giving Foundation and Modern Executive Solutions, the Children’s Tumor…
Three people smiling, with one in a wheelchair. They wear green capes. The image has a blue background with the Children's Tumor Foundation logo.
Featured

Give for the Future: Emmanuel’s Journey to Find Koselugo and NF Treatment

A Letter From Henry, Emmanuel's Father I’m writing to you today to share the hope…
A bride in a white dress and veil stands outdoors, smiling, with a pond and trees in the background.
NF1

Story of NF: Alexandra B

I was first diagnosed at 6 months old at the University of Iowa Hospital. I…

Connect with us