I was born with x-linked hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia (XLHED) because of a random mutation. The NFED was a bridge between the two worlds I felt I lived in: one where I could pass as someone who looked unaffected and the one where I knew the issues I faced as a person affected by XLHED. Once I got married and started talking about wanting children was when I began volunteering with the National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias (NFED). I will not give up volunteering with the NFED until we find coverage for my son, Liam’s, teeth and the many others affected by missing teeth.
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Each year, we hold our Family Conference to provide life-changing experiences for our NFED families. Annually, 300 to 400 people from all over the world and the U.S. get to experience that they are no longer alone, that they feel connected and that they finally get to have the experience of talking to doctors who…
Ectodermal Dysplasia Treatment Videos Now Available
The one thing all our families want is information about ectodermal dysplasia treatment. You want to know what to expect for you or your child. You are seeking treatment options. You are looking for answers. That’s where the National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias comes in. We now have six free videos of educational workshops from our 2017 Family Conference available to watch. You can hear from our experts, see their presentations and learn.
My Life as Nurse, Mom and Advocate
In all her years as a PICU nurse, Amy Leverenz had never heard of ectodermal dysplasia until the day her daughter was diagnosed with the rare condition. She found the National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias, educated her self and is now educating physicians and legislators. She’s on a mission to impact the lives of other families like hers for the better.
Why We Give Our Time To Help The NFED
Learn how this Canadian couple supports their sister who is affected by EEC syndrome and found a whole other family in the process.
Volunteer Spotlight: Nicole and John Cooper
For John and Nicole Cooper, helping out at the National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias is a family affair.
A Cause Worth Fighting For!
Jeanne Wang wanted to give back to the organization that helped her when her son was diagnosed with a rare syndrome called EEC. She quickly found that education and raising awareness empowered her!
The Next Four Family Conference Locations Are…
I am EXCITED to tell you where Family Conference is going to be held for the next four years! One of our goals is always to enable as many people as we can the opportunity to attend at least one of our Family Conferences – and hopefully, more! We do this by keeping registration fees…