Neurofibromatosis Midwest Announces New Board Member

Neurofibromatosis Midwest is pleased to announced the appointment of Peter Oswald, Carlinville, IL, as a new member of its Board of Directors.

“Peter Oswald brings a great spirit of commitment and marketing expertise to our organization,” noted Diana Haberkamp, Executive Director of NF Midwest. “We are fortunate to have him join our board as we continue to reach out and serve NF patients and their families throughout the Midwest.”

Oswald is Director of Marketing & Public Relations at Blackburn College, in Carlinville, IL. A graduate of Cornell College in Mt. Vernon, Iowa, he has been involved in marketing and public relations with private business and non-profit organizations for 30 years. His non-profit experience includes a government agency in Iowa, and two arts organizations in Illinois, in addition to his current role at Blackburn College. He recently formed SamJam4NF, Inc., an organization that produces the annual SamJam, Unplugged on the Prairie music festival, raising funds for NF research, awareness, and support efforts.

“I am honored to have the opportunity to serve on the NF Midwest board,” Oswald said. “I first became aware of NF when my son was diagnosed 25 years ago. As with other families affected by this disorder, we had to quickly learn all we could and react as different medical issues arose. I want to help NF Midwest expand their efforts in caring for and providing important support to NF families. A support network and referral connections are absolutely the most comforting things for patients, parents and families when first faced with this diagnosis. The fundraising, awareness, and programming support provided by NF Midwest is critical in improving the lives of people with NF.”

Neurofibromatosis Midwest is dedicated to the increasing number of men, women and children challenged by neurofibromatosis. As a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, NF Midwest continues work to educate, comfort, improve clinical care and fund research for treatments and a cure. Services and programs are dependent on funds raised by special events, foundations and individual donations. The NF Midwest service area includes Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky and the eastern half of Missouri.

For more information about NF Midwest, call 630-945-3562 or visit www.NFMidwest.org.