The Colin Courageous Foundation

09/22/2026

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CTF has been selected to join Anthropic’s AI for Science rare-disease research program.

Using Claude resources, CTF’s Science team will develop an AI-assisted pipeline to connect gene-expression data and scientific literature, helping identify potential drug targets for NF.

The project advances CTF’s ongoing work to use AI to turn existing knowledge into clearer, evidence-backed opportunities for drug discovery—and support a faster, more informed path toward treatments.

Learn more: https://www.ctf.org/news/anthropic/

05/10/2026

May is NF Awareness Month, and Thursday was one of those days we will never forget. 💙

Colin and I went back to the preschool he attended years ago. His teacher, Ms. Nancy, is still teaching there, and Ms. Kristy, the preschool director, is still there as well. Every year, the school hosts a lemonade stand fundraiser in support of the Colin Courageous Foundation.

Since this is Colin’s senior year, we knew we had to be there and it turned out to be such a beautiful and emotional day. There were definitely some tears, but even more laughter and joy.
What made the day so special was seeing so many people come together people who love Colin and even people who have never met him all raising awareness and supporting families affected by NF.

My heart is so full. We are endlessly grateful for this community, for teachers like Ms. Nancy and Ms. Kristy, and for every person who showed up with love and support. 💙💚🍋
Thank you, Mallard Creek Presbyterian Preschool. I hope you know the incredible impact you have made on Colin and the NF community. 💙💚 Children's Tumor Foundation Heidi Cashell Michael Cashell Mallard Creek Presbyterian Church Preschool