NF Upper Midwest is dedicated to supporting the Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota NF communities by raising awareness, education, and support for those affected by neurofibromatosis. We host informational forums on relevant topics, provide information and referral, sponsor kids to go to NF camp, award grants to attend NF related conferences, offer financial assistance to individuals or to family member with NF to assist with issues or emergencies related to NF, and lobby to ensure continued federal funding of NF related research.