Event to raise money, awareness for neurofibromotsis

Heather Wray, a Go Ask Mom featured mom, is getting ready for the third annual NFWalk for North Carolina. Her son Ethan has the genetic disorder. Find out more about how you can participate

Posted 11:53 p.m. Apr 26, 2012 — Updated 11:53 p.m. Apr 26, 2012

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall

I feature local moms here on Go Ask Mom every Monday. And I always love to update readers on what they are up to.

So I'm happy to share that Heather Wray, who I wrote about last year, is getting ready for the third annual NFWalk for North Carolina to raise money and awareness of neurofibromatosis, a genetic disorder that affects the skin and nerves and causes tumors to grow spontaneously on the nerves. Wray's son Ethan has the disorder.

The event is May 5 at Lake Benson in Garner. Registration is $20 for ages 13 and older and $10 for kids under 13. Over the last two years, the NFWalk has raised almost $70,000 for neurofibromatosis research.

There will be a 5K run starting at 9 a.m., along with a fun run and walk starting at 9:15 a.m. The event also will feature music, games, face painting, a silent auction, a raffle and more.

For details and to register, click here.

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