Shine A Light on NF May 2025

20 May 2025

17 May 2025, World NF Awareness Day

We were delighted to join CTF in the global 'Shine A Light on NF' campaign, our 10th year of collaborating to raise awareness.

Around the UK and Republic of Ireland, we had 176 buildings and landmarks lit up in blue.

We would like to thank the owners and managers of all the landmarks and buildings that took part in the campaign, helping us to raise awareness and support the 26, 500 diagnosed with NF in the UK.

Please send your Shine A Light on NF photos to info@nervetumours.org.uk

Huer's Hut, Newquay

Thanks to Andy Hannan, vice president of the Newquay Lions for providing the lights and volunteers and also Jon Goodman, Huers Hut custodian.

Local news coverage from the Voice

Mackays Hotel, Wick

Stormont, Belfast

Cardiff Castle

Thanks to Claire for requesting this light up

St James Mill, Norwich

Thanks to Jarrold for lighting up St James Mill & Jarrold Bridge

Jarrold Bridge, Norwich

Tower 42, London

National Wallace Monument, Stirling

Lytham Windmill

Meadowhall Shopping Centre, Sheffield

Royal Liver Building

Thanks for the photo Mark

Rochester Cathedral

Flemingate, Beverley, East Yorkshire

Thank you for lighting up for Theo, who has NF1

Sacred Heart Church Wimbledon

Thank you Joe for lighting up the church

Strule Arts Centre

Alexandra Palace, London

High Street Gate, Salisbury

Sir John Barrow Monument, Ulverston

The Deep, Hull

Whittle Arches, Coventry

Thanks for the photo Chloe

Roath Park Lighthouse, Cardiff

Jasmine

Quilter Building, Southampton

Shrewsbury Prison

The Queens Hotel, Cheltenham

New Theatre, Oxford

Spitalfields Market, London

Grand Pier, Weston-super-Mare

Civic Centre, Trowbridge

Thank you Claire for the photo and arranging the light up

New Wimbledon Theatre

Newry Town Hall

National Library of Wales

Vanner Gallery, Salisbury

Waterloo Station, London

Shepton Mallet Prison

Clacton Town Hall

Kildare County Council

Roly's Fudge Pantry, Salisbury

Liverpool Parish Church St Nicholas

Thanks for the photos Mark

Lagan Valley Island

Thanks to Lisa for Shining A Light on NF in Belfast

Leeds City Museum

Hull City Hall

Cavan Courthouse

Christchurch Bridge, Reading

Thanks for the photos Adam

Edinburgh International Conference Centre

Antrim Civic Centre

The Friary, Guildford

Royal Liver Building and Port of Liverpool Building

This photo was taken by Richard Storey Photography on 15 May and shows both buildings who agreed to light up for us in blue

The Hexagon Theatre, Reading

Derry Council Offices

Porters, Mayor's Civic House, Southend-on-Sea

Hilton Park Lane London

Beacon of Light, Sunderland

Ely Cathedral Octagon Tower

Alley Theatre, Strabane

Bristol City Hall

Thank you Charlotte for all the photos

Ipswich Town Hall

St James Church, Louth

Centre:MK car park

Rosyth Parish Church

Thanks Laura & Margaret for arranging this light up

Read Laura's NF1 awareness story

Down Leisure Centre

Somerset County Hall

National Theatre London

Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth

Camera Obscura Edinburgh

ACC Exhibition Centre Liverpool

Ballyclare Town Hall

Corfe Castle, Somerset

Mossley Mill, Newtownabbey

Ness Bridge

City Hall Clock Tower, Bradford

Renfrew Town Hall

Mersey Gateway Bridge

Pershore Abbey

Bascule Bridge, Renfrew

South Shields Town Hall

Blackpool Tower

Christchurch Spire, Coventry

Southend-on-Sea seafront

Whittle Arch, Coventry

Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

St Mary's Lighthouse, North Tyneside

Mansion House, Dublin

Derby Quad

Thanks Lizzie from Birmingham Children's Hospitals for the photos

Greyfriars Green walkway, Coventry

Union Bridge, Lisburn

The Bridewell, Magherafelt, The Burnavon Theatre, Cookstown and Hill of The O Neill & Ranfurly House, Dungannon

Derbion, Derby

University Hospital Wales Lakeside area

First Direct Arena, Leeds

photo from 2024

Enniskillen Castle

Dublin Convention Centre

Bridport Town Council

Chichester Council House & Market Cross

02 Guildhall, Southampton

Leeds General Infirmary

Barrow Town Hall

ACC Liverpool

Penshaw Monument

Steve Prescot Bridge, St Helens

We would also like to thank all members of the NF community, who helped with the campaign; aranged for buildings to be lit up; lit up their own homes and went out on the streets, in their NTUK T-shirts or with the Shine A Light on NF poster, to raise awareness.

Please send your Shine A Light on NF photos to info@nervetumours.org.uk

Councillor Nicholas Trimble, Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council. "Raising awareness of Neurofibromatosis is key, not just today but every day, for those living with the condition, and for their families.

It's important that they feel seen, heard and supported by their community. We stand with them and encourage everyone to take a moment to learn more and show compassion."