CUPID’S UNDIE RUN IS ON A MISSION TO FIND A CURE FOR NEUROFIBROMATOSIS
What is Cupid’s Undie Run?
In 2010, a group of do-gooders dropped their pants and ran through Washington, D.C. in the middle of winter to raise money and awareness for neurofibromatosis (NF).
NF is a genetic disorder that causes tumours to grow on or inside the body and it affects 1 in 2500. Since then, Cupid’s Undie Run has become an international fundraising phenomenon raising over $21.7M to date. More than 116,000 undie runners have participated in our 265 events so far, and nearly 250,000 donations have been made to accelerate the discover of a cure for NF by inspiring a loyal community of supporter. And now this event is coming to Vancouver!
The Tumour Foundation of BC has been advancing research and care for patients with NF since 1984. Through the provision of funding for stimulus grants, the foundation has facilitated research projects aimed at enhancing the well-being of individuals affected by this genetic disorder. With your support, we are ready to amplify our impact and continue to drive positive change within the field of NF, ultimately leading to better lives for those we serve.
NEUROFIBROMATOSIS IS NOT PICKY
NF affects all genders, ethnicities and ages equally from newborns to adults all across the globe. NF is not consistent. Its symptoms can be wildly different from person to person and include blindness, deafness, bone abnormalities, disfigurement, learning disabilities, disabling pain, and cancer. 50% of all NF cases occur in families with no history of NF.
We fundraise because there is a cure for NF. Our passionate community won’t stop until we #EndNF. Here is how you can get involved.
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