THERE IS NO CURE FOR NF.
Since the first Cupid’s Undie Run back in 2010, we’ve been on a mission to raise awareness of NF – encompassing all forms of neurofibromatosis and schwannomatosis. We’ve raised more than $23,700,000 thanks to the 130,000 undie runners who have supported over 225 events across the country. Net proceeds go specifically towards NF research funded by the Children’s Tumor Foundation.
$23.7 Million
— DOLLARS RAISED —
130,000
— UNDIE RUNNERS —
Proceeds from Cupid’s Undie Run go toward CTF-funded NF research
The Children’s Tumor Foundation (CTF) is the world’s leading nonprofit dedicated to funding and driving innovative research that will result in effective treatments for millions worldwide living with NF. At the Children’s Tumor Foundation, we envision a day when patients can live their lives free of the pain and difficulties that come with nerve tumors, and our innovative team-based approach to drug development is making that vision a reality.
CTF has invested in research and care that has led to significant breakthroughs in NF. Thanks to your support, Children’s Tumor Foundation funding has led to:
- More than $3 million invested in NF gene therapy
- Triple the number of clinical trials from a decade ago
- The world’s largest scientific conference on NF
- The first FDA-approved drug for NF, selumetinib
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT NF
NF refers to a group of genetic conditions that cause tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body. NF includes neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) and all types of schwannomatosis (SWN), including NF2-related schwannomatosis (NF2-SWN), formerly known as neurofibromatosis type 2.
Some type of NF occurs in one in every 2,000 births and affects millions worldwide. NF can lead to blindness, deafness, bone abnormalities, disfigurement, learning disabilities, disabling pain, and cancer. NF affects all populations regardless of race, ethnicity, or gender.
NF research is shedding new light on several forms of cancer, brain tumors, bone abnormalities, and learning disabilities, ultimately benefiting the broader community in addition to those with NF.
Progress toward ending NF is being made every day. Because of the Children’s Tumor Foundation, there are many promising clinical trials in progress, NF clinics providing the best NF care, and treatment options approved or in development that will better the lives of all NF patients.
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MAKE YOUR IMPACT
Every donation to Cupid’s helps us get closer to our goal of finding a cure for NF. Put your impact on autopilot and set up a recurring donation today.
Cupid’s Undie Run is an official event of The Children’s Tumor Foundation, which is a 501(c)(3) organization with Federal ID Number 13-2298956. All donations received are fully deductible to the extent allowable by U.S. law.