Neurofibromatosis Awareness

Jen getting a tattoo in rememberence of her brother.

My friend, Jennifer, is doing a bike ride this weekend to gain awareness for Neurofibromatosis (NF).
 She, her dad and brother all have Neurofibromatosis (NF1).

 

Her brother died on June 21, 2010 at the age of 33. For over 2 years he fought a deadly cancer from a malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST). MPNST can happen to anyone, with or without NF, but it is more common for people with NF to develop this type of cancer than those without NF. He had several types of chemo, but they did not work. Jennifer made a promise to her brother before he died that she would keep fighting for a cure for NF.

Please click here to donate (every little bit helps!)

http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/jennifer-walsh-2/CoasttotheCure-BikeRideforNF

I'll be routing her on and know she will do amazing! :)