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Shine a Light NF Walk is the signature fundraising event of the Children’s Tumor Foundation. Our goal is to spread awareness of neurofibromatosis and schwannomatosis - genetic conditions that collectively affect more than 4 million people worldwide - and raise critical funds to advance research and treatments. Held in communities across the US, Shine a Light NF Walks are family-friendly events where NF patients, families, and friends can connect with others on a similar journey. For more information, contact us at shinealightwalk@ctf.org

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2024 Shine a Light Walk Virginia

March 10, 2024
1,101
Raised
7%
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2024 Shine a Light Walk General

May 4, 2024
150,146
Raised
100%
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2024 Shine a Light Walk New England

July 13, 2024
4,120
Raised
21%
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2024 Shine a Light Walk Iowa

August 17, 2024
74,447
Raised
135%
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2024 Shine a Light Walk Philadelphia

September 7, 2024
45,376
Raised
65%
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2024 Shine a Light Walk Chicagoland

September 14, 2024
85,607
Raised
68%
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2024 Shine a Light Walk South Dakota

September 14, 2024
23,912
Raised
80%
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2024 Shine a Light Walk Minnesota

September 14, 2024
19,436
Raised
65%
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2024 Shine a Light Walk Washington State

September 14, 2024
26,928
Raised
54%
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2024 Shine a Light Walk Michigan

September 15, 2024
91,664
Raised
80%
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2024 Shine a Light Walk Kansas City

September 21, 2024
54,497
Raised
121%
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2024 Shine a Light Walk Utah

September 21, 2024
13,098
Raised
52%
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2024 Shine a Light Walk Cincinnati

September 28, 2024
150,809
Raised
126%
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2024 Shine a Light Walk Denver

September 28, 2024
39,220
Raised
49%
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2024 Shine a Light Walk Atlanta

October 5, 2024
39,163
Raised
112%
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Alicia Tegtmeyer

$25,508Raised(510%)
510%

Lara Mukabenov

$25,000Raised(10000%)
10000%

Luz Mejia

$18,520Raised(7408%)
7408%

Maggie Hussey

$18,000Raised(7200%)
7200%

DeLilah Bigham

$16,748Raised(6699%)
6699%

Sally Nagappan

$15,000Raised(6000%)
6000%

Sam Mohideen

$13,331Raised(133%)
133%

Kendall Samblanet

$13,067Raised(65%)
65%

Team LEO - Leo Peper

$11,167Raised(140%)
140%

Annie Cox

$11,132Raised(93%)
93%

Alexander's Army

$47,531Raised(317%)
317%

Team Emerson

$43,259Raised(288%)
288%

DeLilah's Dream Team

$29,132Raised(146%)
146%

Jake's Team

$26,386Raised(1055%)
1055%

Team Nomad

$25,000Raised(63%)
63%

Miles for Mags

$24,733Raised(124%)
124%

Viv's Squad

$22,189Raised(185%)
185%

Kendall's Crew

$21,545Raised(72%)
72%

Mighty Meeks

$20,433Raised(136%)
136%

Hawk

$18,625Raised(373%)
373%

Why you should get involved

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Impact

When you participate in a Shine a Light Walk, you are funding vital NF research

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Community

Our Shine A Light Walks inspire the community to come together

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Incentive

We recognize your efforts through our Fundraising Incentive Program.

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Featured Stories / Testimonials

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NF2-SWN

Story of NF: Abbi E.

I was diagnosed with NF2-related schwannomatosis entirely incidentally at age 16. I went to my…
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Collaborations & Partnerships

Give for a Fighting Chance: Lashonda’s Story and the Promise of Biomarker Research

For Lashonda, neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is more than a diagnosis—it’s her family’s legacy. Born…
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Advocacy

Give for Treatment Options: Lilly’s Advocacy for Cutaneous Neurofibroma Treatments

Lilly has always dreamed big. Growing up in New York, she wanted to be everything—a…

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