CNIW Foundation

The CNIW Foundation provides support and resources to children and families affected by neurofibromatosis in the Greater Toronto Area. The organization funds research into treatments and cures for this genetic disorder while offering educational programs, counseling services, and peer support groups to help patients and their families navigate diagnosis and management. CNIW connects individuals with medical specialists, provides information about available treatments, and advocates for increased awareness of neurofibromatosis within healthcare and community settings. Based in Markham, the foundation works to improve quality of life for those living with this rare condition and accelerates scientific advancement through grants to promising research initiatives.