Jeans for Genes Auction/Student and Charity Gift Cards

We are pleased to announce that Tiny Tutus will be supporting the 15th annual Jeans for Genes auction that is coming to Vancouver on May 7, 2011. It will be held at the Vancouver Lawn Tennis and Badminton Club in Vancouver. Tickets are $75 each and include dinner and complimentary wine. If you would like to donate a service or item to the auction or want to purchase a ticket for the event call the office, toll-free, at 1-800-385-2263 or email us.

About BCNF:

The BCNF was established in 1984 to respond to the needs of individuals with NF and their families. The organization exists today because of one individual – Paul Ralfs. Paul Ralfs’ determination and belief that individuals with NF need not go through their journey alone, drove him to found The BC Neurofibromatosis Foundation. The BCNF continues its work today through the efforts of a Board of Directors, part-time staff and volunteers.

What is NF:

Neurofibromatosis (NF) is an umbrella name for 3 distinct complex genetic disorders that share a common manifestation: tumour growth in the tissues that surround nerves. Most of these tumours are benign, although occasionally they can become malignant. NF may also cause additional complications such as disfigurement, bone deformities and learning disabilities. Neurofibromatosis equally affects males and females of all ethnic groups. Although more common than cystic fibrosis, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Huntington’s disease and Tay-Sachs disease combined, neurofibromatosis is largely unknown and misunderstood in the general population. The 3 types of neurofibromatosis are:

• Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1): the most common form affecting approximately 1 in 3,000 to 4,000 births.
• Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2): the less common form, affecting approximately 1 in 40,000 births.
• Schwannomatosis appears to occur as often as NF2.

You can also help by supporting their gift card program. Purchase any gift card from Student and Charity Gift Cards and a portion of each sale goes back to BCNF!

BCNF gift cards are available for many of your favorite stores and costs the same as ordinary gift cards and the best thing about it is that they receive 2-11% of the purchase!

 Purchasing the gift cards online is easy and convenient.

All purchases are made online with credit card or PayPal and you will receive your gift cards in the mail within 4-7 days.
*Information provide by http://www.bcnf.bc.ca/ & http://www.studentgcs.com/