Dad’s daily civics quizzes transformed a young girl’s mornings into learning adventures, ultimately leading to a national championship and a life-changing scholarship. This inspiring story of a young girl’s dedication and achievement will leave you amazed.
Magic Moments, Stories of Resilience at the NFED
Magic moments happen all the time at the NFED! Marianne from the Board recalls adopting her son, Peter, from China. Affected by Clouston syndrome, Peter attended his first NFED Family Conference as a teen. Find out how it changed him. Plus, read about other Board members’ magic moments.
Where Can You Turn When You Need Support? The NFED Of Course!
At 18 months old, Asher wasn’t showing signs of teeth development. Dental x-rays confirm that he has two upper teeth that have not ruptured, and those tooth buds are conical in shape. He has no other tooth buds present. This otherwise happy and healthy little blonde boy also has sparse hair, eczema flare ups, and he can’t produce sweat from his neck up. All classical signs of hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia (HED).
How Hair Made Me Confident
Charlotte Smith knows what it’s like to be a young woman with thin hair. Learn her best hair tips and how having hair has changed her.
A Day in the Life: Living with Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia
Meet, Quiel Barrameda, a 35-year-old man from the Philippines who was born with hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia (HED). Learn how he stays cool and overcame major challenges with the love and support of his family.
A Wig Sister is Living Her Best Hair Life
Jessica Reece has always had super thin, fragile and unmanageable hair due to EEC syndrome. Find out how trying a wig has changed her life. Plus, learn Jessica’s best tips for purchasing, choosing, caring for and styling a wig.
Finding Her Voice and Rediscovering Her Tribe
Olivia was surprised that strangers would want to hear her story. She’s promoting acceptance through Operation in Full Bloom. Read the finale to this pageant winner’s story.
Seeing Myself as Beautiful
Nicole Fitzgerald spent many years not feeling like a woman because of how ectodermal dysplasia affected her hair, teeth, skin and breasts. She found her path to feeling beautiful and wants to share that with other women.