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We unite on a shared purpose, but we don't stop there.

At Nevus Outreach, we strive for more. We foster a supportive community, raise awareness, further research, but with your support, we can do even more.

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We can make sure sweet dreams are a reality for kids like Kimberly.

Sticker of thh Moon with the words Sweet Dreams for Kimberly

My name is Kimberly

I'm a 10-year-old full of life, creativity, and determination. I love art, hanging out with friends, and showing off my sticker collection. I have every kind, from glittery to glow-in-the-dark. 

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But every night, when it's time to go to sleep, I struggle. I suffer from relentless itching caused by my condition, congenital melanocytic nevus (CMN). 

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I wake up scratching until I bleed, desperate for relief that never comes.  My parents have spent 10 exhausting years trying everything—cooling rags, a fan by my bed, even a vibrating mattress—but nothing stops the unbearable itching.

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A child's signed name which reads 'Kimberley'
My parents were so sad to watch me suffer like that and not know how to help.

 

That is what brought me and my parents to Nevus Outreach.  At one of our events earlier this year, they found something they had been missing for years: hope.

 

For the first time, they met others who understood exactly what they were going through.

 

And something amazing happened at the conference in July. I was  surrounded by kids just like me, I found confidence. I told my story and made new friends, and this fall, I felt so inspired that I even ran for class president!

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But my struggle isn’t over.  I still fight every day with overwhelming discomfort. And the worst part? We don’t yet know why some people with CMN suffer so much more than others—or how to help.

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Will you help Nevus Outreach learn more? 

Your support will mean so much. 

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Love, 

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A sticker that says 'hope' in purple and features a handpainted purple rainbow above it
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Sticker with a green moon, pink star, and purple cloud
Sticker with a child in bed on a cloud with the moon beside the bed

You can help create sweet dreams for people like Kimberly

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Sticker with the words sweet dreams
Sticker of a cupcake with stars and a crecent moon
A sticker of a rainbow that is pink, purple and green. To flowers appear in front of the rainbow.
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Where do the funds go?

An infographic that explains what different levels of donations can power for Nevus Outreach.

Donate to support those living with CMN, NCM, and related conditions

 

Your donation to our Sweet Dreams Appeal could help towards:

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  • Groundbreaking research to bring clinical trials to the United States for CMN, NCM, and related conditions.

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  • More patient-centered resources for new parents of children with CMN, NCM, and related conditions. 

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  • Essential support services as families navigate the challenges of living with CMN and NCM.

We've been changing lives since 1997

In the past 27 years, Nevus Outreach has achieved amazing things. We support a global community with members in 33 different countries and 6 continents. We raise our voices for equality and advocacy for those with rare conditions like CMN and NCM. We are a founding partner of the Nevus Owners Outcomes Registry (NOOR), where we hope to further research and improve the health and well-being of all those affected by CMN, NCM, and related conditions.

 

Will you help us continue our vital work? 

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