Marathons and Run/Walks

NF's Boston Marathon Team

Since 1988 NF, Inc, NE has had a team that runs in the Boston Marathon to raise funds for NF research. These are just a few of the pictures of the teams.

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30k-Road Race to benefit NF

Our thanks to Hap and Frances Pratt of Ultra Marketing for organizing the 30K Road Race. In spite of a Northeaster that hit the area, loyal runners and supporters showed up for NF.

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The Chicago Marathon Team

A Team of runners traveled from the Northeast to run the Chicago Marathon

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The Manth Family and the Buffalo Marathon

The Manth family of Buffalo are determined to raise funds to find a cure for NF2. Leah Manth has NF2 and the Manth's entire community has rallied behind them to help raise funds for research. One of their largest fund raising events is the Buffalo Marathon where hundreds of runners, walkers and volunteers show up in their green shirts to help.

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Steps2Cure NF

Lori Ryan is Chairperson of the annual "Steps 2 Cure NF" and the event is held at Horn Pond in Woburn, MA. Steps 2 Cure NF is a 4 mile run and a 2 mile health walk and is a great opportunity for members of the NF Community to come together and to help raise funds for NF research. Many more photos from the 2009 Steps2CureNF are here

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Derek Brown will run a marathon in every state

Derek Brown has set a lofty goal..to run a marathon in every state in the US. Derek is doing this because his brother Austin has NF1 and this is a way to increase awareness and raise funds for research.

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