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.

Tickets are still only $75

Email info@bcnf.bc.ca to purchase your tickets.

Date: April 21, 2012
Location: Vancouver Lawn Tennis and Badminton Club, Vancouver BC

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Until March 17th, 2012, we are holding a raffle for some great prizes to help us fund our programs. Tickets are only $2.

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Tim has been active in the NF community as a volunteer and as a board member of the BCNF. This year he has taken on the leadership role and we are thrilled to have his energy and passion lead us into 2012.

Tim has been a social worker with the Ministry for Children and Families and has worked in the child welfare system for the past 18 years. He is past president of the Kinsmen Clubs of Nanaimo and Prince Rupert and is the past president of the Central Vancouver Island Jewish Community Society. Tim enjoys various stress relieving activities outside of work including spending time with his nieces and nephews. Tim has NF1.

You can contact Tim with your questions and concerns and info@bcnf.bc.ca

The narrative provides no scientific information; better yet, it plunges us into the heart of the daily life of the one who is living with this condition.
Suzanne Houle a teacher and sexologist by training, is originally from Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, where she lived for thirty-five years. She now resides in Saint-Anicet, in southwestern Quebec.

The book is available in two versions: an electronic format for $15 and a hard copy paperback edition that sells for $20.
To order the book contact the NF Canada office at 1-888-986-3876 or by email at office@nfcanada.ca

You can read an excerpt from the book here.

The event is on Wednesday, November 2nd. Volunteers are needed for three hour shifts from 10:30am-1:30pm and 1:30-4:30pm.

This is a great opportunity to educate new doctors about NF from the patient’s perspective. If you enjoy talking with the public and are keen to make a difference we would love to have you get involved. For more information email info@bcnf.bc.ca

The award is given to a medical student involved in the field of genetics. Suzana won the prize for her worthy contributions to the Foundation during medical school. Over the last three years Suzana has been involved in many projects at the BCNF, most notably in assisting with the production of the Support Through Technology online videos. Suzana is currently also working on a downloadable GP Fact Sheet that families can take to their doctor which outlines the management of NF.

Thanks, Suzana, for all your contributions to the NF community!