COMMUNITY NEWS
Great Events from Across the NF Community The Foundation has a presence across the United States and facilitates local patient support groups, medical symposia, and fundraising events. Learn more about the Children’s Tumor Foundation in your area by visiting www.ctf.org/communityrelations .
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On June 15th, the 4th annual CureNFwithJack golf tournament was held at The Manor Golf Course in Alpharetta, GA. Over 150 people attended the event!
John Lipof organized a Spinathon at Edge Fitness in Fairfield, CT. The results were spintastic! Fifteen attendees raised over $11,000 for NF2 research. Thanks to Edge Fitness for donating the spinning room!
RHODE ISLAND The Providence NF Walk, which took place on May 31st, was a day filled with fun, food, and lots of walking. With over 75 participants, the event raised a total of $17,000 for CTF. Event activities included face painting, a Kids Fun Run, a DJ, and food from Dunkin’ Donuts.
NEW YORK The NYC Poker Tournament was held on June 11th and raised over $100,000. Organized by a committee led by Dan Altman and supported by Marisa Casper, John Tolpin, Eric Altman, San Betzag, Ron Palmese, Garrett Gleeson, and Ken Goodkind, the tournament ended with a heartwarming surprise. The grand prize was an entry into the World Series of Poker (WSOP), which was won by Eun Yuster. Both Yuster and runner-up Matt Gervasio decided to pass this coveted entry on to the third place winner, Ken Goodkind. Ken Goodkind is an NF2 dad and a longtime CTF contributor whose son Adam was scheduled to undergo surgery near the upcoming WSOP event, making this family’s trip out West a much happier experience for all.
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From left: Julie Pantoliano (Children’s Tumor Foundation), Ken Goodkind (3rd place winner), Matt Gervasio (2nd place winner), Eun Yuster (1st place winner)