By Stacey Udell, PN patient and FPN supporter The Town of Huntington’s (NY) board meeting, on April 11, 2024, was a truly unforgettable experience for me, as I had the honor of receiving a proclamation on behalf of FPN (the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy) for Peripheral Neuropathy Awareness Week. It was an incredibly touching and […]
Help Advocate for Government Funding for Peripheral Neuropathy Research in 2025 Due to the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy’s (FPN) advocacy efforts on the Hill, and countless letters from PN patients like you, Congress designated peripheral neuropathy as a condition in the Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program (PRMRP) in the annual Defense Appropriations Act during fiscal […]
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What is PN Awareness Week? Peripheral Neuropathy (PN) Awareness Week is an annual event that takes place during the first full week of May — this year, from May 5 to May 11, 2024. The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy is gearing up for a powerful campaign to raise awareness and funds — $100,000 in the […]
Peripheral Neuropathy Awareness Week 2023 is almost here! Peripheral Neuropathy (PN) Awareness Week is an annual event, occurring the first full week in May. This year, we are spreading awareness for this devastating condition during a week-long campaign that’s running from May 7 through May 13. We use the week to spread awareness of PN […]
What It Is In response to the tireless advocacy and outreach from the peripheral neuropathy (PN) community, Congress designated peripheral neuropathy as a condition in the Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program (PRMRP) in the annual Defense Appropriations Act during fiscal years 2021 through 2023. During that time, the Department of Defense funded more than $13 million in […]
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