Two Alaskan families have helped achieve an amazing feat. The Brubakers and Wentzels have every legislator in their state co-sponsoring the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (ELSA)! This month, we shine our volunteer spotlight on these Alaskans to celebrate their accomplishments and learn more about how they did it.
Gina Served With a Big Heart
We remember with love and gratitude one of our NFED moms and volunteers, Gina Quintanar.
Trio of Fall Events Raise Spirits and Funds
We salute families in three states for their incredible events benefitting the NFED.
Join Us for a Free Virtual Family Trivia Event
Grab your friends and family for a fun-filled event to end the summer! We are hosting a FREE Virtual Family Trivia and Research Celebration Event.
Volunteers Help Families Learn About Their Rare Disorder
We love when new volunteers step up to help the National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias (NFED)! This month, we shine the spotlight on two genetic counseling students who are helping us with the Unknown Project.
Leaving My Comfort Zone to Advocate For My Family
As a self-described, shy, introvert, Sarah Ward could never have imagined that she would be meeting with Congress to talk about her family’s rare genetic disorder. The passionate advocate shares her journey and why she has found the strength to speak up!
The Value Of One. The Power of Many Voices.
It’s Volunteer Appreciation Week! We celebrate the incredible people who stepped up during a pandemic and helped us advance our mission. Learn what that looked like, what we are planning next, and how you can add your voice!
Sharing Mighty Ronan’s Story Makes All the Difference
Lindsay Claire is the type of mom who would climb a mountain if it meant helping her son, Ronan, who is affected by EEC syndrome. And climb a mountain height she did – all in an effort to raise money for the NFED. She shares their creative approaches and the key to their fundraising success.