Lynnfield Resident Raising NF Awareness

The following is an announcement from NF Northeast:

Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Deval Patrick, signed a proclamation officially declaring May “Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month”.  The signing was part of a ceremony held recently at the State House.  In addition to signing the proclamation, Governor Patrick met with several NF patients and their families. 

Shown pictured with the Governor is Lynnfield resident and Executive Director of Neurofibromatosis Northeast, Karen Peluso. 

“Creating awareness for NF is the greatest challenge we face.  We are so grateful to the Governor for giving us this opportunity to spread the word.  While NF isn’t a household word the disease is more common than you’d think,” said Peluso. 

Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a neurological genetic disorder that can cause tumors to form on the nerves anywhere in or on the body at any time.  NF affects three times as many people as muscular dystrophy and cystic fibrosis combined. 

The mission of NF Northeast is to find a cure and treatment for neurofibromatosis by promoting scientific research, creating awareness, and providing hope and support to those who are affected by NF.  To learn more about neurofibromatosis, visit the NF Northeast website at www.nfincne.org.