Recent tax law changes will increase deductions for charitable contributions for some donors after 2025. Here is a high-level summary: Starting next year, single filers who don’t itemize their contributions (about 90% of taxpayers) can claim a deduction for up to $1,000 in charitable contributions and joint filers can claim up to $2,000 on their […]
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August is National Make-A-Will Month. We’re thrilled to be celebrating by announcing the Mazawey Legacy Circle. This giving circle honors those committed to investing in a future without peripheral neuropathy (PN) by including us, the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy, (FPN) in their estate plans. Lou Mazawey leaves his mark on FPN, the future of neuropathy […]
Peripheral neuropathy affects thousands of veterans, causing pain, numbness, and mobility challenges. It is significantly more common among veterans than in the general population, often due to factors specific to military service, such as exposure to Agent Orange or physical injuries sustained during combat. Prevalence among Veterans A study published in the Journal of Military and […]
Our donor, Mary Ann Elliott, is supporting neuropathy research in a huge way: she’s matching donations up to $50,000 to support research scholarships in peripheral neuropathy. Make your gift today and double your impact. Read more in Mary Ann’s personal request for increased research funding: Dear Friends and Fellow Neuropathy Patients:I’m reaching out today with an […]
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The Peripheral Nerve Society (PNS) is a global non-profit group made up of doctors, scientists, and healthcare workers. They study and treat diseases of the peripheral nervous system. Each year, the PNS hosts the PNS Annual Meeting. This event brings experts from around the world to share the newest research about peripheral nerve diseases. It’s […]
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Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic condition that affects around 40,000 people in the U.S. and approximately 100,000 worldwide. It causes the body to produce thick, sticky mucus that can clog the lungs and digestive tract, leading to chronic respiratory infections, digestive problems, and other complications. CF and peripheral neuropathy: a hidden risk Many people […]
For the fourth consecutive year, peripheral neuropathy (PN) has been renewed for research funding by the Department of Defense (DoD) Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program (PRMRP)’s $150 million fund for FY25. In advance of pre-application deadlines, we are sharing the FY25 funding mechanisms, award amounts, maximum direct costs and how to apply. Want to learn more about […]
May 4-10, 2025 There are lots of ways to get involved in Sign up for our awareness week webinar: Myths vs Facts on May 8 PN Myths vs. Facts: Deepening Understanding & Raising Awareness Want to break down misconceptions of PN and address some common gaps in knowledge on the topic? Shanna Patterson, MD, MS, […]
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For the first time, we organized Neuropathy Advocacy Day and took our message directly to Congress. On March 18, 2025, staff and board members from the Foundation traveled to Washington, D.C. to speak up for the 30 million Americans who have peripheral neuropathy (PN). Our visit was urgent because earlier this month, Congress passed a […]
Peripheral neuropathy (PN) is vastly under-researched, despite its prevalence. While over 30 million Americans live with PN, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) funded less than $200 million in PN research from its $47 billion annual budget in 2024. That is less than $7 per PN patient. Neurological conditions are now the leading cause of […]
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