eNews August, 2025

FPN news

Last call to apply! Early-career neuropathy research grant applications due Sept. 8 We’re pleased to announce the 2026-28 cycle of our early career research grants, offered through the American Academy of Neurology and American Brain Foundation . This grant is called the Clinical Research Training Scholarship in Peripheral Neuropathy. We are still accepting applications. Learn more and apply by September 9. […]

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Charitable tax deductions may rise after 2025

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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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Leaving a Legacy

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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 […]

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The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy Receives Transformational Legacy Gift

Transformative gifts

We are honored to announce that on December 16, 2024, the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy (FPN) received an extraordinary and transformational donation of $255,000 from the estate of Elizabeth Smallfelt. This gift, given posthumously, is a generous gift that will make lasting impacts in the neuropathy community. About Elizabeth Smallfelt Elizabeth Smallfelt was a patient who suffered from peripheral neuropathy. […]

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The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy Receives Largest Gift to Date

Transformative gifts.

We are honored to announce that on May 16, 2024, the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy (FPN) received an extraordinary and transformational donation of over $660,000. This unprecedented gift, given posthumously, is the largest single contribution in our organization’s history. While the donor has chosen to remain anonymous, we wish to honor and celebrate their remarkable generosity. This substantial gift will […]

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