NEUROFIBROMATOSIS is the most common neurological disorder
caused by a single gene, and it affects one out of every 3,000
people worldwide. NF is more prevalent than Cystic Fibrosis and
Muscular Dystrophy combined.Currently there is no cure, no long-
term treatments or any prevention for NF. NF involves the
uncontrolled growth of tumors along the nerves anywhere in the
body, internal and external, and at any time throughout an
individual’s life. It is linked to learning disabilities, high
blood pressure and epilepsy, and it can affect the development
of the brain, cardiovascular system, bones and skin. NF can
result in terrible disfigurement, deformity, deafness,
blindness, brain tumors, cancer and even death. THE TEXAS
NEUROFIBROMATOSIS FOUNDATION® a nonprofit organization, was
formed in 1980 to battle neurofibromatosis and to serve the
increasing number of men, women and children in Texas suffering
with this disorder. OUR MISSION is to meet the needs of people
challenged with Neurofibromatosis by providing c