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Help support the Children's Tumor Foundation

Updated: Monday, 11 Feb 2013, 4:23 PM EST
Published : Tuesday, 29 Jan 2013, 4:21 PM EST

Ashley Kohl

CHICOPEE, Mass. (Mass Appeal) - The Children's Tumor Foundation raises funds to support research to find effective treatments and one day a cure for Neurofibromatosis.

John Heropoulos, Vice President of the Children's Tumor Foundation, shared more about the foundation. And local family Anita, Larry and Celia LaBarbera shared their story.

Children's Tumor Foundation Dinner Dance Fundraiser
Saturday, February 2nd
6:30 PM
Tickets: $35

Saint Cecilia's Church
42 Main St, Wilbraham

For tickets:

Brenda Willard 4 Pease St Wilbraham, Ma 01095 Brendaswillard@aol.com 413-279-1513

What is Neurofibromatosis?
Neurofibromatosis encompasses a set of distinct genetic disorders that causes tumors to grow along various types of nerves. NF can also affect the development of non-nervous tissues such as bones and skin. Neurofibromatosis causes tumors to grow anywhere on or in the body.

To learn more about the Children's Tumor Foundation visit CTF.org.