On Saturday July 20th, the Washington University NF Center hosted its 2nd Annual NF Family Day for our patients and their families. Held at Grants Farm in St. Louis, MO, participants had the opportunity to learn about IEPs, transition to adulthood, and educational apps from a licensed Occupational Therapist. As an added bonus, they also met and fed various species of animals, rode a carousel, played games, and painted on canvases.
While all of these activities were wonderful, the best part was watching our incredible families interact with each other and create an NF support network. Nearly tripling the attendance from last year, NF Family Day 2024 was a huge success!
A special thank you to Nicole Weckherlin, OTR/L from St. Louis University, for speaking about the benefits of occupational therapy. We also extend our gratitude to Grants Farm for hosting us and all of our volunteers who helped make the event run smoothly.