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The 16th Annual Jeans for Genes Auction

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Save the Date!

The 16th annual Jeans for Genes auction is set for April 21st at the Vancouver Lawn Tennis and Badminton club. This a fun fundraising event to benefit children and youth with NF. Enjoy delicious food and bid on exciting items including a one week stay in Maui. Continue Reading →

2011 Holiday Appeal

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The BCNF has kicked off its annual holiday campaign and we hope you will be help us reach this year’s target of $25,000.

There are easy ways to give and they all make a difference to ensure we continue to bring quality programming to the NF community.

Why not make a donation in honour of a friend or family member or make a monthly donation and become and NF Champion. We are counting on your support.

Find out more about ways to donate.

Empowering Lives: NF1 Symposium coming to Vancouver

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Saturday, October 1st

St. John’s College, 2111 Lower Mall, University of BC Campus

Don’t miss this year’s symposium – we’ve got a fantastic lineup of speakers. Registration has been extended, so make sure you reserve your seats today! Continue Reading →

2011 NF Camp

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Full and Partial Tuition and Travel Scholarships are now available
Saturday, July 16 – Friday, July 22, 2011

Hosted by the Children’s Tumor Foundation the camp has great activities which include swimming, horseback riding, ropes course, climbing wall, canoeing, and fishing, plus, you also have an opportunity to connect with other kids and young adults who understand what life with NF is really about. Through the generous support of our donors the BCNF is able to once again provide a limited number of camp tuition and travel scholarships. Scholarships will be given on a first come basis and awarded until funds are depleted. Priority will be given to first time campers although returning campers are welcome to apply. Continue Reading →

Family Stories Filming Day (Victoria): February 2011

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To add to our website video collection of personal stories, sharing real life experiences with NF, the BCNF is once again rolling film with Michael Barton Productions this coming February. Continue Reading →