The annual Shine A Light NF Walk, a Walk to End NF, is scheduled to be held on Saturday, Oct. 5 in Veterans Park.
The Shine a Light NF Walk is the signature fundraising event of the Children’s Tumor Foundation. The organization’s stated 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 U.S., Shine a Light NF Walks are designed to be family-friendly events where NF patients, families, and friends can connect with others on a similar journey.
The walk is scheduled to start with registration at noon, followed by the walk at starting at 1 p.m. Participants and spectators are advised to enter Veterans Park at the South Entrance, then proceed to the Court Games Pavilion.
Online registration is available.
According to the Children’s Tumor Foundation, 1 in 2,000 births is affected by neurofibromatosis, a genetic condition that causes tumors to grow on nerves. There is no known cure.
Cristina, Michael and Anthony Alfieri, a local family affected by NF.,
