Mission Statement
Illinois/Midwest NF, Inc. is an organization
dedicated to the support and education of people
affected by the Neurofibromatoses, to the education
of health care providers, and to the investment in
research.
dedicated to the support and education of people
affected by the Neurofibromatoses, to the education
of health care providers, and to the investment in
research.
What Is NF?
Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a genetic disorder of the
nervous system that causes tumors to form on the
nerves anywhere in the body at any time. NF is a
progressive disorder that affects all races and both
sexes equally.
nervous system that causes tumors to form on the
nerves anywhere in the body at any time. NF is a
progressive disorder that affects all races and both
sexes equally.
Of Special Interest
NF, Inc. Midwest
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Neurofibromatosis is the most common neurological genetic condition, affecting
more people than Muscular Dystrophy, Tay-Sachs, and Huntington's disease
combined. Half of individuals affected by NF inherit itfrom their parents. The other half
acquire NF by spontaneous mutation. Unpredictable, NF can affect each patient
differently.
Some effects of this disorder include: tumor growth, cancer, learning disabilities,
bone deformities, disfigurement, hearing loss, epilepsy, and vision impairment.
more people than Muscular Dystrophy, Tay-Sachs, and Huntington's disease
combined. Half of individuals affected by NF inherit itfrom their parents. The other half
acquire NF by spontaneous mutation. Unpredictable, NF can affect each patient
differently.
Some effects of this disorder include: tumor growth, cancer, learning disabilities,
bone deformities, disfigurement, hearing loss, epilepsy, and vision impairment.
Ongoing
Ink Cartridge Recycling
Send us your empty inkjet- and
laser-printer cartridges. We'll
turn them in for additional funds.
If your office produces a large
volume, call us to ask for
postage-paid mailing options.
Send us your empty inkjet- and
laser-printer cartridges. We'll
turn them in for additional funds.
If your office produces a large
volume, call us to ask for
postage-paid mailing options.
Jodi Harrington and her walking partner Josh Howell are walking across America to
raise funds and awareness for NF and Alzheimer's. See their stories at Hugs for
Humanity. Read Jodi's walking journal here. Donate to her cause through First
Giving.
raise funds and awareness for NF and Alzheimer's. See their stories at Hugs for
Humanity. Read Jodi's walking journal here. Donate to her cause through First
Giving.
August 15
Golf Outing
West Chicago
West Chicago
October 18
Symposium
Oak Brook
Oak Brook
GoodSearch.com
A new way to search. Earn a
penny for Illinois NF, Inc. every
time you use the GoodSearch
engine.
A new way to search. Earn a
penny for Illinois NF, Inc. every
time you use the GoodSearch
engine.
July 13 - 19
Camp New Friends
Buckeystown, Maryland
Buckeystown, Maryland