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$20 million for NF Research in Federal Funding

Announcing $20 million for NF Research!
Thanks to your advocacy efforts, we are pleased to announce that $20 million in federal funding has been SECURED for the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program – Neurofibromatosis Research Program (CDMRP-NFRP) for Fiscal Year 2021.

THANK YOU for your continued advocacy efforts and your support of the NF Network Advocacy Program. Together, with your help, we are able to continue educating congressional offices on the importance of these federal research dollars for NF research and help accelerate the search for treatments and a cure to end neurofibromatosis.   In February 2021, the NF Network Advocacy Program will virtually storm the halls of Congress to advocate for Fiscal Year 2022 funding for NF research. Advocates participating in this program have been the voice of the NF community on Capitol Hill for over 25 years and have been instrumental in generating over $382 million dedicated to NF research.   

Advocacy has become one of the most important ongoing programs of our organization, and our efforts have paid off.

The advocacy team from
NF Northeast in February 2020

Since joining other NF organizations from around the country in 1996 to create the NF Network Advocacy Program we have worked closely with members of the House and Senate not only at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) but also through the Department of Defense Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP)

Note: funding from these programs goes directly to researchers. NFNE receives no government support.

This is a promising time for NF research because Koselugo, the first drug to treat pediatric patients with plexiform neurofibromas, has recently been approved by the FDA. More clinical trials testing drugs to treat other types of NF tumors are now underway. And, we need to keep the research going!

Federal funding of NF research is always at risk, and as advocates we must let our representatives in Congress know how important it is to keep funding NF. Please help by contacting your Congressman and Senators to enlist their help. Here is a sample letter for you to use.

Watch this video to see promising results from our advocacy efforts!

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NF Northeast Continues to Need Your Support

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic most of our events have been cancelled or postponed. But, our programs that serve NF patients and families have not stopped. We continue to be here for our community and continue to need your support. Thank you!

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  • NF Northeast Coffee Chat on March 14, 2021 9:00 AM
  • Vine & Virtual on April 8, 2021 8:00 PM
  • NF Northeast Coffee Chat on April 11, 2021 9:00 AM
  • NF Northeast Coffee Chat on May 9, 2021 9:00 AM
  • NF Northeast Coffee Chat on June 13, 2021 9:00 AM

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