Steps2Cure NF Event Series 2026

Participants of all ages stand together beneath an NF Northeast Steps2Cure NF banner in Central New York, celebrating community support and fundraising for neurofibromatosis research.
Families, children, and supporters gather at an NF Northeast Steps2Cure NF walk in the Capital District, holding signs and banners in support of loved ones affected by neurofibromatosis.
Large group of families, children, and supporters gathered indoors at an NF Northeast Steps2Cure NF event in Lebanon, New Hampshire, holding a signed event banner and wearing neurofibromatosis awareness shirts.

Step into Something Bigger in 2026!

Get ready to lace up, show up, and stand up for a cause that’s about so much more than just a walk. Steps2Cure NF events are happening in 10 incredible communities across the Northeast, and you’re invited to be part of something powerful.

These aren’t just walks – each event is a high-energy, hope-filled gathering where neighbors become friends, families find support, and NF warriors feel the love. Whether you’re walking, volunteering, fundraising, or just cheering people on, you’ll be helping to raise awareness, fund critical research, and build a future where NF doesn’t stand a chance.

Ready to take the next step with NF Northeast?
Click below to find your local event!

Westchester County, NY – Saturday, May 2nd

FDR Park, Yorktown Heights, NY

Join us at FDR Park in Yorktown Heights, NY for this Greater NYC-area walk.  Fun for the whole family!

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Hartford, CT- Saturday, May 2nd

Dunkin’ Park, Hartford, CT

Join us at Dunkin’ Park in Hartford and grab your selfie with Chewy the Yard Goat!

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Greater Philadelphia – Sunday, May 3rd

Wilson Farm Park, Chesterbrook, PA

Join us at Wilson Farm Park for a scenic stroll full of hope with the local community.

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Rhode Island – Tentative: Saturday, May 9th

Location TBD

Join us for our first walk in Rhode Island at the beautiful Colt State Park!

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Central New York – Saturday, May 9th

Forest Park, Camden, NY

Join us at Forest Park in Camden, NY for this annual walk and connect with the community!

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Greater Boston – Sunday, May 17th

Lake Quannapowitt, Wakefield, MA

Join us at Lake Quannapowitt in Wakefield, MA for a scenic walk or a sporty 5K around the picturesque lake!

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Erie, PA – Tentative: Sunday, May 17th

Location TBD

Join us for our first-ever walk in Erie, PA!

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Lebanon, New Hampshire – Saturday, May 30th

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH

Join us for a stroll through the campus for second year in New Hampshire!

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Western New York – Sunday, May 31st

Buffalo RiverWorks, Buffalo, NY

Join us at RiverWorks in Buffalo, NY for a special “glow walk” complete with a Tunnel of Hope.

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Capital District New York – Sunday, May 31st

Central Park, Schenectady, NY

Join us at Central Park in Schenectady, NY for a lovely stroll around the pond.

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Can’t make it to one of our walk locations? Interested in independently organizing a walk in your community to raise awareness and money for NF Northeast? Please contact us for details about our Walk Your Way program and bring your community together for a good cause. We’ll give you all the tools and resources to get started! Email Lauren at lgilbert@nfnortheast.org for more information.

Families and supporters pose together at an NF Northeast Steps2Cure NF event beneath a blue and red balloon arch, holding signs honoring loved ones and supporting a vision of a world without neurofibromatosis.