Learn something new with our list of 14 things you didn’t know about ectodermal dysplasias!
How to Turn an Idea into Money for the Mission
Let’s work together during Ectodermal Dysplasias Awareness Month to fundraise! We can help you brainstorm and plan an activity or an event. You can also download tool kits we have to make it easy. Are you ready to plan some fun for a good cause?
How You Can Volunteer in a Pandemic
Despite the crazy year of quarantine that 2020 was, numerous NFED volunteers still found ways to raise money and awareness for the NFED mission. Find out how you can get creative and get involved!
NFED Families Rise Up for the First International Awareness Day
For the first International Ectodermal Dysplasias Awareness Day, families, friends and supporters in our global network showed up to celebrate.
Volunteer Spotlight: Debbie Reed
Debbie Reed is a passionate volunteer who celebrates Ectodermal Dysplasias Awareness Month every day in February. Learn what she does and why she does it.
We Celebrate Ectodermal Dysplasias globally!
The National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias (NFED) has been celebrating Ectodermal Dysplasias Awareness Month throughout February and Rising Up for Rare! But today, 2-20-2020, we join with the ectodermal dysplasias support groups in other countries to celebrate the first International Ectodermal Dysplasias Awareness Day. We are very proud of our international partners and collaborations! Let…
What It Means to Have Ectodermal Dysplasias
Ectodermal dysplasias are genetic disorders that can be inherited from your parents or happen more spontaneously by changes (or mutations) in your genes before you’re born. They affect about three out of every 10,000 babies. But ectodermal dysplasias are much more than a hidden genetic issue. The disorders are characterized by abnormally functioning hair, nails,…
The NFED Family Rises Up for Rare
It’s Ectodermal Dysplasia Awareness Month, and we’re sharing a few stories of hope that have stuck with us. Revisit stories from those who’ve risen above the diagnosis to help and inspire others.