As a nonprofit organization serving the ectodermal dysplasias community committed to transparency, we are happy to share with you our 2017 Annual IMPACT Report. Here we report on just a few of the many activities and accomplishments from 2017.
In Remembrance of Joseph J. Barone
The National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias (NFED) family recently lost a patriarch. Joseph J. Barone passed away peacefully on February 23, 2018, shortly after a fall. He had reached the age of 97 years, which is quite an accomplishment in itself. But for someone like Joe, it was even more impressive.
News from the XLHED Dog World
X-Linked hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia dogs were administered recombinant ectodysplasin in utero at different times to determine its impact on the development of hair, skin and tooth development. The research team found significant results.
It Felt So Powerful
Beth Tascione and Jonathan Weil didn’t think about it too much when their one-year-old daughter’s tooth came in pointy shape. But when the second one did, too, they got curious. Their online investigation led them on a journey to learn about ectodermal dysplasia, advocate for their daughter and raise funds for the organization that helped them every step of the way, the National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias.
The Tear Is A Permanent Friend
EEC syndrome is a shared experience for several people in Karsen Buck’s family. The teen talks about the challenges she faces and what has her concerned about the future.
You’ll Never Regret Going to Family Conference
An Oregon mom talks about what she saw at her first NFED Family Conference and why that keeps her and her family coming back.
Returning to Capitol Hill
We’re going back! To Capitol Hill for our 2nd Ectodermal Dysplasias Advocacy Day. We invite the ectodermal dysplasias community to join us July 17-18 in Washington D.C. Our goal is to ask Congress to support a bill (to be announced soon) that will provide insurance benefits for dental care of ectodermal dysplasias.
Endless Questions and No Experience
Kerri Fasulo had a long list of questions when her young daughter was diagnosed with a rare condition. She had no experiences to help her find her way through what lay ahead. Soon, she found the resource that made her realize she was not alone.