The National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias’ fearless leader is celebrating her 20th anniversary as part of the Foundation staff! Today, we celebrate all that Mary Fete, MSN, R.N., CCM, has accomplished and continues to do on behalf of the ectodermal dysplasias community worldwide. Mary officially joined the staff on February 27, 2002. The NFED’s founder,…
Helping Hands
Over the last two years, the NFED had to adapt to virtual volunteerism and fundraising in response to a global pandemic. See how you can get involved with these efforts.
Awareness. Advocacy. Action.
February is upon us, and the National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias (NFED) has a lot going on! In honor of Ectodermal Dysplasias Awareness Month (EDAM), please help us spread the word about these rare conditions and join us in raising up this incredible community through research, advocacy and more.
Let’s Celebrate 40 Years of NFED Success!
The National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias (NFED) turned 40 years old on December 24, 2021. Normally, we would have recognized this milestone throughout last year. But, the pandemic caused us to shift our plans. Find out what we all have planned for this celebration year!
Have a Magical Holiday, NFED Family!
Please watch and enjoy this holiday greeting from our NFED staff. If only it could include all of the thousands of faces we had the honor of serving this year. May you and your family experience the incredible joys of the holiday season!
Growing Up with the NFED: Meet Virginia
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.