the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy
@foundationforpn.bsky.social
Through research funding, patient education and advocacy, our work advances our mission to improve the lives of patients living with peripheral neuropathy and accelerate the development of treatments, and one day, cures https://linktr.ee/tffpn
“I joined the FPN Board because I want to be part of the solution in understanding, treating, and ultimately curing peripheral neuropathy.”
– George Montague
https://www.foundationforpn.org/fpn-welcomes-new-board-member-george-montague/
#neuropathy #peripheralneuropathy #foundationforPN
– George Montague
https://www.foundationforpn.org/fpn-welcomes-new-board-member-george-montague/
#neuropathy #peripheralneuropathy #foundationforPN
November 12, 2025 at 12:00 AM
“I joined the FPN Board because I want to be part of the solution in understanding, treating, and ultimately curing peripheral neuropathy.”
– George Montague
https://www.foundationforpn.org/fpn-welcomes-new-board-member-george-montague/
#neuropathy #peripheralneuropathy #foundationforPN
– George Montague
https://www.foundationforpn.org/fpn-welcomes-new-board-member-george-montague/
#neuropathy #peripheralneuropathy #foundationforPN
Are you struggling with balance because of your neuropathy? Watch our recent webinar to learn how the body’s balance system works, why it matters and what could help you improve your balance. Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Njw7zbXa4Ww
#neuropathy #balance
#neuropathy #balance
November 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Are you struggling with balance because of your neuropathy? Watch our recent webinar to learn how the body’s balance system works, why it matters and what could help you improve your balance. Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Njw7zbXa4Ww
#neuropathy #balance
#neuropathy #balance
It’s hard to learn you have neuropathy. It’s overwhelming, scary, confusing. These resources can help you manage your symptoms and overall health: https://www.foundationforpn.org/newly-diagnosed/
#neuropathy #peripheralneuropathy #foundationforpn
#neuropathy #peripheralneuropathy #foundationforpn
November 4, 2025 at 12:00 AM
It’s hard to learn you have neuropathy. It’s overwhelming, scary, confusing. These resources can help you manage your symptoms and overall health: https://www.foundationforpn.org/newly-diagnosed/
#neuropathy #peripheralneuropathy #foundationforpn
#neuropathy #peripheralneuropathy #foundationforpn
New board member, Jennie Starr, brings her personal experience from having someone close to her struggle with PN to the table: https://www.foundationforpn.org/fpn-welcomes-new-board-member-jennie-starr/
#neuropathy #peripheralneuropathy #foundationforPN
#neuropathy #peripheralneuropathy #foundationforPN
October 31, 2025 at 11:00 PM
New board member, Jennie Starr, brings her personal experience from having someone close to her struggle with PN to the table: https://www.foundationforpn.org/fpn-welcomes-new-board-member-jennie-starr/
#neuropathy #peripheralneuropathy #foundationforPN
#neuropathy #peripheralneuropathy #foundationforPN
Closing out Breast Cancer Awareness month with hope:
Researchers are working to reduce or prevent chemo-induced peripheral neuropathy
https://www.foundationforpn.org/chemotherapy-induced-peripheral-neuropathy-research-is-on-the-rise/
#CIPN #neuropathy #fundresearch #neuropathyresearch
Researchers are working to reduce or prevent chemo-induced peripheral neuropathy
https://www.foundationforpn.org/chemotherapy-induced-peripheral-neuropathy-research-is-on-the-rise/
#CIPN #neuropathy #fundresearch #neuropathyresearch
October 28, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Closing out Breast Cancer Awareness month with hope:
Researchers are working to reduce or prevent chemo-induced peripheral neuropathy
https://www.foundationforpn.org/chemotherapy-induced-peripheral-neuropathy-research-is-on-the-rise/
#CIPN #neuropathy #fundresearch #neuropathyresearch
Researchers are working to reduce or prevent chemo-induced peripheral neuropathy
https://www.foundationforpn.org/chemotherapy-induced-peripheral-neuropathy-research-is-on-the-rise/
#CIPN #neuropathy #fundresearch #neuropathyresearch
Webinar tomorrow
Learn how the body’s balance system works
Mark Fasick and Dr. LeeAnn Manoni from the NeuroBalance Center explain how doctors check for fall risk, and share treatment options for balance problems.
Register register.gotowebinar.com#register/443...
#balance #neuropathy #webinar
Learn how the body’s balance system works
Mark Fasick and Dr. LeeAnn Manoni from the NeuroBalance Center explain how doctors check for fall risk, and share treatment options for balance problems.
Register register.gotowebinar.com#register/443...
#balance #neuropathy #webinar
October 21, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Webinar tomorrow
Learn how the body’s balance system works
Mark Fasick and Dr. LeeAnn Manoni from the NeuroBalance Center explain how doctors check for fall risk, and share treatment options for balance problems.
Register register.gotowebinar.com#register/443...
#balance #neuropathy #webinar
Learn how the body’s balance system works
Mark Fasick and Dr. LeeAnn Manoni from the NeuroBalance Center explain how doctors check for fall risk, and share treatment options for balance problems.
Register register.gotowebinar.com#register/443...
#balance #neuropathy #webinar
Neuropathy patient education matters. Everyone neuropathy touches needs resources to understand PN. Patients, caregivers, practitioners, friends, family all play a role in PN care
Today is FPN Day | Celebrating 18 years of FPN
#neuropathy #FPNday #neuropathyeducation
Today is FPN Day | Celebrating 18 years of FPN
#neuropathy #FPNday #neuropathyeducation
October 16, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Neuropathy patient education matters. Everyone neuropathy touches needs resources to understand PN. Patients, caregivers, practitioners, friends, family all play a role in PN care
Today is FPN Day | Celebrating 18 years of FPN
#neuropathy #FPNday #neuropathyeducation
Today is FPN Day | Celebrating 18 years of FPN
#neuropathy #FPNday #neuropathyeducation
Its FPN Day. There's still time for us to reach our $18K goal today. Help us celebrate our 18th anniversary by donating now https://www.foundationforpn.org/donate/
Today is FPN Day | Celebrating 18 years of FPN
#neuropathy #FPNday
Today is FPN Day | Celebrating 18 years of FPN
#neuropathy #FPNday
October 15, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Its FPN Day. There's still time for us to reach our $18K goal today. Help us celebrate our 18th anniversary by donating now https://www.foundationforpn.org/donate/
Today is FPN Day | Celebrating 18 years of FPN
#neuropathy #FPNday
Today is FPN Day | Celebrating 18 years of FPN
#neuropathy #FPNday
Research funding advances understanding and future treatments for neuropathy. We want more researchers to study neuropathy and more funding for promising projects.
Today is FPN Day | Celebrating 18 years of FPN
#neuropathy #neuropathyresearch #FPNday
Today is FPN Day | Celebrating 18 years of FPN
#neuropathy #neuropathyresearch #FPNday
October 15, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Research funding advances understanding and future treatments for neuropathy. We want more researchers to study neuropathy and more funding for promising projects.
Today is FPN Day | Celebrating 18 years of FPN
#neuropathy #neuropathyresearch #FPNday
Today is FPN Day | Celebrating 18 years of FPN
#neuropathy #neuropathyresearch #FPNday
Our board members share why they're dedicated to our work:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZmux2N-6EE627vciDlrMLUdfrsmnhsPL&si=-LGbiKhuyegWNHck
They're supporting FPN Day to continue our work for the neuropathy community
Today is FPN Day | Celebrating 18 years of FPN
#neuropathy #FPNday
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZmux2N-6EE627vciDlrMLUdfrsmnhsPL&si=-LGbiKhuyegWNHck
They're supporting FPN Day to continue our work for the neuropathy community
Today is FPN Day | Celebrating 18 years of FPN
#neuropathy #FPNday
October 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Our board members share why they're dedicated to our work:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZmux2N-6EE627vciDlrMLUdfrsmnhsPL&si=-LGbiKhuyegWNHck
They're supporting FPN Day to continue our work for the neuropathy community
Today is FPN Day | Celebrating 18 years of FPN
#neuropathy #FPNday
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZmux2N-6EE627vciDlrMLUdfrsmnhsPL&si=-LGbiKhuyegWNHck
They're supporting FPN Day to continue our work for the neuropathy community
Today is FPN Day | Celebrating 18 years of FPN
#neuropathy #FPNday
Advocacy work pays off:
Nearly $20 million in DoD funds for PN research in recent years.
We make sure PN is an eligible research topic by getting it renewed every year
Today is FPN Day | Celebrating 18 years of FPN
#peripheralneuropathy #peripheralneuropathyresearch #FPNday
Nearly $20 million in DoD funds for PN research in recent years.
We make sure PN is an eligible research topic by getting it renewed every year
Today is FPN Day | Celebrating 18 years of FPN
#peripheralneuropathy #peripheralneuropathyresearch #FPNday
October 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Advocacy work pays off:
Nearly $20 million in DoD funds for PN research in recent years.
We make sure PN is an eligible research topic by getting it renewed every year
Today is FPN Day | Celebrating 18 years of FPN
#peripheralneuropathy #peripheralneuropathyresearch #FPNday
Nearly $20 million in DoD funds for PN research in recent years.
We make sure PN is an eligible research topic by getting it renewed every year
Today is FPN Day | Celebrating 18 years of FPN
#peripheralneuropathy #peripheralneuropathyresearch #FPNday
Today is FPN Day! We're raising $18K in honor of our 18th anniversary.
Help us celebrate 18 years of increased neuropathy support and research, donate now for FPN Day: https://www.foundationforpn.org/donate/
#neuropathy #FPNday
Help us celebrate 18 years of increased neuropathy support and research, donate now for FPN Day: https://www.foundationforpn.org/donate/
#neuropathy #FPNday
October 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Today is FPN Day! We're raising $18K in honor of our 18th anniversary.
Help us celebrate 18 years of increased neuropathy support and research, donate now for FPN Day: https://www.foundationforpn.org/donate/
#neuropathy #FPNday
Help us celebrate 18 years of increased neuropathy support and research, donate now for FPN Day: https://www.foundationforpn.org/donate/
#neuropathy #FPNday
It's one week until FPN day! In honor of our 18th anniversary, we talked to our founder, Jack Miller, about living with PN for 30 years.
Read Jack's update: https://www.foundationforpn.org/jack-miller-96-years-living-with-neuropathy-fpn-update/
#FPNday #givingday #neuropathy
Read Jack's update: https://www.foundationforpn.org/jack-miller-96-years-living-with-neuropathy-fpn-update/
#FPNday #givingday #neuropathy
October 8, 2025 at 11:00 PM
It's one week until FPN day! In honor of our 18th anniversary, we talked to our founder, Jack Miller, about living with PN for 30 years.
Read Jack's update: https://www.foundationforpn.org/jack-miller-96-years-living-with-neuropathy-fpn-update/
#FPNday #givingday #neuropathy
Read Jack's update: https://www.foundationforpn.org/jack-miller-96-years-living-with-neuropathy-fpn-update/
#FPNday #givingday #neuropathy
Learn how the body’s balance system works
Featuring Mark Fasick and Dr. LeeAnn Manoni from NeuroBalance Center. They'll explain how drs check for fall risk and share treatment options
Register register.gotowebinar.com#register/443...
#balance #neuropathy #webinar
Featuring Mark Fasick and Dr. LeeAnn Manoni from NeuroBalance Center. They'll explain how drs check for fall risk and share treatment options
Register register.gotowebinar.com#register/443...
#balance #neuropathy #webinar
October 8, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Learn how the body’s balance system works
Featuring Mark Fasick and Dr. LeeAnn Manoni from NeuroBalance Center. They'll explain how drs check for fall risk and share treatment options
Register register.gotowebinar.com#register/443...
#balance #neuropathy #webinar
Featuring Mark Fasick and Dr. LeeAnn Manoni from NeuroBalance Center. They'll explain how drs check for fall risk and share treatment options
Register register.gotowebinar.com#register/443...
#balance #neuropathy #webinar
"This work aims to transform how we approach rehabilitation for people living with CIPN."
Brendan McNeish, MD
2025 ANF Development Grant Awardee
https://www.newswise.com/articles/american-neuromuscular-foundation-awards-two-development-grants-to-innovative-researchers2
#neuropathy #research
Brendan McNeish, MD
2025 ANF Development Grant Awardee
https://www.newswise.com/articles/american-neuromuscular-foundation-awards-two-development-grants-to-innovative-researchers2
#neuropathy #research
October 3, 2025 at 11:00 PM
"This work aims to transform how we approach rehabilitation for people living with CIPN."
Brendan McNeish, MD
2025 ANF Development Grant Awardee
https://www.newswise.com/articles/american-neuromuscular-foundation-awards-two-development-grants-to-innovative-researchers2
#neuropathy #research
Brendan McNeish, MD
2025 ANF Development Grant Awardee
https://www.newswise.com/articles/american-neuromuscular-foundation-awards-two-development-grants-to-innovative-researchers2
#neuropathy #research
Oct: Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Common treatment: chemotherapy
70% of chemo patients get chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, causing nerve damage
Early detection = better outcomes
https://www.foundationforpn.org/october-breast-cancer-awareness-month/
#breastcancerawareness #neuropathy
Common treatment: chemotherapy
70% of chemo patients get chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, causing nerve damage
Early detection = better outcomes
https://www.foundationforpn.org/october-breast-cancer-awareness-month/
#breastcancerawareness #neuropathy
October 1, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Oct: Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Common treatment: chemotherapy
70% of chemo patients get chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, causing nerve damage
Early detection = better outcomes
https://www.foundationforpn.org/october-breast-cancer-awareness-month/
#breastcancerawareness #neuropathy
Common treatment: chemotherapy
70% of chemo patients get chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, causing nerve damage
Early detection = better outcomes
https://www.foundationforpn.org/october-breast-cancer-awareness-month/
#breastcancerawareness #neuropathy
Expanding IMAGiNe Study research with a new site: https://www.foundationforpn.org/fpn-welcomes-the-ohio-state-university-as-a-new-site-for-the-imagine-study/
#neuropathy #peripheralneuropathy #neuropathyresearch #fundmoreresearch
#neuropathy #peripheralneuropathy #neuropathyresearch #fundmoreresearch
September 23, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Expanding IMAGiNe Study research with a new site: https://www.foundationforpn.org/fpn-welcomes-the-ohio-state-university-as-a-new-site-for-the-imagine-study/
#neuropathy #peripheralneuropathy #neuropathyresearch #fundmoreresearch
#neuropathy #peripheralneuropathy #neuropathyresearch #fundmoreresearch
Did you just find out you have peripheral neuropathy?
We know it can be scary and confusing. We have information to guide you. Our resources can help you understand neuropathy and what to do next https://www.foundationforpn.org/newly-diagnosed/
#neuropathy #peripheralneuropathy #neuropathydiagnosis
We know it can be scary and confusing. We have information to guide you. Our resources can help you understand neuropathy and what to do next https://www.foundationforpn.org/newly-diagnosed/
#neuropathy #peripheralneuropathy #neuropathydiagnosis
September 16, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Did you just find out you have peripheral neuropathy?
We know it can be scary and confusing. We have information to guide you. Our resources can help you understand neuropathy and what to do next https://www.foundationforpn.org/newly-diagnosed/
#neuropathy #peripheralneuropathy #neuropathydiagnosis
We know it can be scary and confusing. We have information to guide you. Our resources can help you understand neuropathy and what to do next https://www.foundationforpn.org/newly-diagnosed/
#neuropathy #peripheralneuropathy #neuropathydiagnosis
Ever wonder if something you hear about peripheral neuropathy is true?
This webinar explains some common neuropathy myths: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEWhJkTROTQ
#neuropathy #peripheralneuropathy
This webinar explains some common neuropathy myths: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEWhJkTROTQ
#neuropathy #peripheralneuropathy
September 12, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Ever wonder if something you hear about peripheral neuropathy is true?
This webinar explains some common neuropathy myths: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEWhJkTROTQ
#neuropathy #peripheralneuropathy
This webinar explains some common neuropathy myths: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEWhJkTROTQ
#neuropathy #peripheralneuropathy
Spending time outside is great for your health, but don’t let ticks ruin the fun. Tick bites can transmit serious diseases, which may lead to neuropathy if untreated
https://www.foundationforpn.org/ticks-can-cause-diseases-in-people-and-animals-may-lead-to-neuropathy/
#TickSafety #neuropathy
https://www.foundationforpn.org/ticks-can-cause-diseases-in-people-and-animals-may-lead-to-neuropathy/
#TickSafety #neuropathy
September 9, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Spending time outside is great for your health, but don’t let ticks ruin the fun. Tick bites can transmit serious diseases, which may lead to neuropathy if untreated
https://www.foundationforpn.org/ticks-can-cause-diseases-in-people-and-animals-may-lead-to-neuropathy/
#TickSafety #neuropathy
https://www.foundationforpn.org/ticks-can-cause-diseases-in-people-and-animals-may-lead-to-neuropathy/
#TickSafety #neuropathy
We advocate for congress to fund DoD medical research programs through their Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program. Research funding cut in 2025 may be restored in 2026.
https://www.foundationforpn.org/advocacy-update-2026-defense-budget/
#PRMRP #defensebudget #neuropathy #foundationforpn
https://www.foundationforpn.org/advocacy-update-2026-defense-budget/
#PRMRP #defensebudget #neuropathy #foundationforpn
September 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
We advocate for congress to fund DoD medical research programs through their Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program. Research funding cut in 2025 may be restored in 2026.
https://www.foundationforpn.org/advocacy-update-2026-defense-budget/
#PRMRP #defensebudget #neuropathy #foundationforpn
https://www.foundationforpn.org/advocacy-update-2026-defense-budget/
#PRMRP #defensebudget #neuropathy #foundationforpn
Mayo Clinic research finds AI model can predict ALS
"… might improve outcomes and the quality of life of patients,” says Nathan P. Staff, MD, PhD, Mayo Neurologist
https://www.mayoclinic.org/medical-professionals/neurology-neurosurgery/news/research-finds-ai-model-can-predict-als/mac-20588025
"… might improve outcomes and the quality of life of patients,” says Nathan P. Staff, MD, PhD, Mayo Neurologist
https://www.mayoclinic.org/medical-professionals/neurology-neurosurgery/news/research-finds-ai-model-can-predict-als/mac-20588025
September 2, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Mayo Clinic research finds AI model can predict ALS
"… might improve outcomes and the quality of life of patients,” says Nathan P. Staff, MD, PhD, Mayo Neurologist
https://www.mayoclinic.org/medical-professionals/neurology-neurosurgery/news/research-finds-ai-model-can-predict-als/mac-20588025
"… might improve outcomes and the quality of life of patients,” says Nathan P. Staff, MD, PhD, Mayo Neurologist
https://www.mayoclinic.org/medical-professionals/neurology-neurosurgery/news/research-finds-ai-model-can-predict-als/mac-20588025
Patient stories help put a face on the invisible condition that is neuropathy.
What to share your story? We're ready to listen: https://www.foundationforpn.org/share-your-story/
#livingwithneuropathy #neuropathy #peripheralneuropathy #patientstories
What to share your story? We're ready to listen: https://www.foundationforpn.org/share-your-story/
#livingwithneuropathy #neuropathy #peripheralneuropathy #patientstories
August 26, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Patient stories help put a face on the invisible condition that is neuropathy.
What to share your story? We're ready to listen: https://www.foundationforpn.org/share-your-story/
#livingwithneuropathy #neuropathy #peripheralneuropathy #patientstories
What to share your story? We're ready to listen: https://www.foundationforpn.org/share-your-story/
#livingwithneuropathy #neuropathy #peripheralneuropathy #patientstories
10 marathons. 26.2 miles. 1 mission.
Celebrating Dieter’s journey running Chicago 10x and raising awareness and funds for peripheral neuropathy.
Donate https://fundraisers.hakuapp.com/Dieter-CHI2025
Learn more
https://www.foundationforpn.org/celebrating-a-decade-of-running-chicago-for-a-cause/
Celebrating Dieter’s journey running Chicago 10x and raising awareness and funds for peripheral neuropathy.
Donate https://fundraisers.hakuapp.com/Dieter-CHI2025
Learn more
https://www.foundationforpn.org/celebrating-a-decade-of-running-chicago-for-a-cause/
August 19, 2025 at 11:00 PM
10 marathons. 26.2 miles. 1 mission.
Celebrating Dieter’s journey running Chicago 10x and raising awareness and funds for peripheral neuropathy.
Donate https://fundraisers.hakuapp.com/Dieter-CHI2025
Learn more
https://www.foundationforpn.org/celebrating-a-decade-of-running-chicago-for-a-cause/
Celebrating Dieter’s journey running Chicago 10x and raising awareness and funds for peripheral neuropathy.
Donate https://fundraisers.hakuapp.com/Dieter-CHI2025
Learn more
https://www.foundationforpn.org/celebrating-a-decade-of-running-chicago-for-a-cause/
To celebrate National Make-A-Will Month in Aug, we’re announcing the Mazawey Legacy Circle
https://www.foundationforpn.org/legacy-giving-circle/
Named in honor of Lou Mazawey: former FPN board president, current board member, PN patient, donor
#neuropathy #foundationforpn #peripheralneuropathy
https://www.foundationforpn.org/legacy-giving-circle/
Named in honor of Lou Mazawey: former FPN board president, current board member, PN patient, donor
#neuropathy #foundationforpn #peripheralneuropathy
August 12, 2025 at 11:00 PM
To celebrate National Make-A-Will Month in Aug, we’re announcing the Mazawey Legacy Circle
https://www.foundationforpn.org/legacy-giving-circle/
Named in honor of Lou Mazawey: former FPN board president, current board member, PN patient, donor
#neuropathy #foundationforpn #peripheralneuropathy
https://www.foundationforpn.org/legacy-giving-circle/
Named in honor of Lou Mazawey: former FPN board president, current board member, PN patient, donor
#neuropathy #foundationforpn #peripheralneuropathy