HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009 05 11 Awards and Presentations Item 303 Recognizing Neurofibromatosis Awareness MonthDate: May 11, 2009
The attached was Proclaimed by Mayor John F.
Bush in conjunction with Awards And
Presentations "303" during the May 11, 2009
Regular City Commission Meeting.
COMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 303
May 11, 2009
Regular Meeting
AWARDS AND X
PRESENTATIONS
Mgr. / Dept.
Authorization
ANN ARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
303. Office Of The Mayor
Presenting A Proclamation Recognizing "Neurofibromatosis (NF) Awareness Month."
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OFFICE OF THE ;K YOR
WllNTER SEUNGS, FLORIDA
, - t , ,, Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a neurological disorder affecting one in every 3,000 children born, more than lRouD
Americans total; is more prevalent than Cystic Fibrosis, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and Huntington's Disease
combined; and
k,_S? NF causes tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body and also can
affect development of the brain, cardiovascular System, bones and skin; and affects people of all races and ethnic
origins, and both sexes equally; and
NF can lead to the loss of sight or hearing; skeletal defects such
as abnormal curvature of the spine or bowing of the leg; learning disabilities; disfigurement; chronic pain;
cardiovascular problems, including high blood pressure, cancer, and a wide variety of other complications; and
The Children's Tumor Foundation leads efforts to promote and financially sponsor world-class medical research
aimed at finding effective treatments and, ultimately a cure For NF; works to improve access to quality patient
healthcare through its national NF Clinic Network; and
The Children's Tumor Foundation provides patient and family support through its information resources, youtl
programs, and local chapter activities - and as much remains to be done in raising public awareness of NF to hel[:
promote early diagnosis, proper management and treatment, prevention of complications, and support for
research - the Children's Tumor Foundation is observing May as National Neurofibromatosis (NF) Awareness Montl-
to educate the public about this common genetic disorder. %
I, J, OR F, BUSH, Mayor of the City of Winter Springs, do hereby Proclaim the month of May, 700H,
in recognition of this important initiative and in honor of
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