#NFStrong - North Kansas City
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#NFStrong - North Kansas City, MO
#NFStrong in North Kansas City is a community fundraising walk and 5K presented by the NF Network at William E. Macken Park, 1002 Clark Ferguson Dr, North Kansas City, MO 64116. The event raises funds for services, research, education, and clinical care related to neurofibromatosis (NF).
The NF Network describes its mission as promoting scientific research, improving clinical care, providing outreach through education and awareness, and offering hope and support to those affected by NF. The event page explains that NF is a genetic disorder of the nervous system that can cause tumors on nerves, affects all races and sexes, and occurs in roughly one in every 2,500 to 3,000 births. NF is autosomal dominant; about half of cases have a family history while the remainder result from spontaneous mutation.
Registration options include in-person participation and a virtual 5K. Fundraising features listed on the event page include pledge pages, team fundraising, participant leaderboards, and donation options. Sponsors named for this edition include Alexion, SpringWorks, and Excel Constructors. The event material emphasizes community support and fundraising for services to children, adults, and families affected by NF, and notes that the virtual option does not include a T-shirt. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
