People went running through Midtown in their undies Saturday afternoon to get vulnerable and show support for those with Neurofibromatosis.Â
"Cupid's Undie Run started in 2010 in Washington D.C. by a group of friends who wanted to rally around their friend who has Neurofibromatosis." Says Ali Ball, Co Race Director for Cupid's Undie Run, Reno.
Neurofibromatosis is a genetic disorder where tumors grow all over nerves on the body, sometimes affecting physical appearance.
"Those friends rallied around their friend and said we can be vulnerable for a day in our underwear and raise some money for Neurofibromatosis." Continues Ball.
Saturday's run was the inaugural Cupid's Undie Run in Reno, Ali Ball and her husband Michael say the decision to host the run in Reno has helped her family in many ways.
"Our son was diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis in 2016. We were out there looking for a way to find some community. We felt pretty isolated." Says Ball.
More than 100 people registered for the run, and even more came to the block party the day of.
"I'm overwhelmed by the support from Reno and the support from those around us who came out to make this such a great event." Says Ali Ball.
If you couldn't make it out to Cupid's Undie Run, you can learn more about the nonprofit, Cupid's Charity, and Neurofibromatosis by clicking here.
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