Virginia Higgins was just five years old when her mom, Fredia Shimchick, heard about a mom in the area who was looking for other families affected ectodermal dysplasias. Their family would be one of the first 12 families who called NFED their ectodermal dysplasia home. Find out about her love for the NFED family and why she gives back.
Team Nikko Finds Home in the NFED
Dave Reidenouer is the kind of dad and grandpa who jumps in to help when his family needs him. For him, family means, “coming together to overcome obstacles and challenges, working together to do fun and good things.” And that’s exactly what his family has done since their first grandchild, Nikko Vecchini, was born affected by hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia. Read how the NFED became their lifeline.
Veronica Minard Joins Staff as Director of Marketing and Communications
Our National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias (NFED) staff has grown by one! Learn more about our new teammate and what impact she hopes to make.
NFED Collaborates with Lab to Make Dentures for Kids
Has your dentist had a hard time finding a dental lab which could make dentures small enough for your child with ectodermal dysplasia? Are you a care provider searching for a dental lab to make small dentures for your pediatric patient? Learn how we can help!
How to Choose Safer Products for Your Sensitive Skin
Do you have sensitive skin? Find out what products are safer for you to use. Plus, find out the best way to test them.
Lea Celebrates 10 Years at the NFED
We recognize Lea Richardson’s 10 years of service to our NFED family. Learn about her dedication and commitment as what her role is at the Foundation.
A Year for the Books
2020 was filled with unprecedented global, health, economic and social challenges. That makes it doubly important that we all pause and look back on some of the great things that we’ve accomplished…with you at our side.
Dental Treatment Centers Added in New York and Georgia
We are excited to share that we have added three new Dental Treatment Centers! Families affected by ectodermal dysplasias now have 22 different centers across the United States to consider for their oral health care. One of these centers is offering free dentures for children under 8.