The E.WE Foundation

The E.WE Foundation The E.WE Foundation was founded by Kareem & Sarita Edwards.

The E.WE Foundation is a global advocacy network for families affected by Trisomy 18 (Edwards Syndrome) and other rare diseases, and for the professionals who serve them. The E.WE Foundation is an IRS approved 501(c)(3) healthcare advocacy organization providing resources and support to families affected by Edwards Syndrome, commonly known as Trisomy 18, and other rare diseases. Kareem & Sarita ar

e parents to Elijah Wayne, a vibrant little boy, diagnosed in utero with Full Trisomy 18 along with an extensive list of other medical complexities. The E.WE Foundation is committed to raising awareness about Edwards Syndrome and other rare diseases and to changing the medical perspective through efforts of advocacy, education, and public policy.

New Self-Guided Learning Experience Available!Mental health is an essential part of every care journey, and no family sh...
05/29/2026

New Self-Guided Learning Experience Available!

Mental health is an essential part of every care journey, and no family should have to navigate it alone. As we wrap up mental health month, The E.WE Foundation is proud to introduce our latest self-guided learning module: Mental Health in the Rare Disease Community.

Whether you're a parent, caregiver, healthcare professional, educator, advocate, or community member, this course offers practical insights and meaningful perspectives to support mental wellness.

Access the self-guided learning module here: https://youtu.be/s056vRtDRrI?si=5dVPCsMDN8VzqCv-

Together, we can build a more informed, compassionate, and supportive community for individuals and families living with rare and complex conditions.

Mental health matters in every diagnosis, every journey, and every ...

The E.WE Foundation had the opportunity to participate in the Annual North Alabama Health & Wellness Fair at Calhoun Com...
05/26/2026

The E.WE Foundation had the opportunity to participate in the Annual North Alabama Health & Wellness Fair at Calhoun Community College!

We enjoyed connecting with families, community leaders, healthcare advocates, and local organizations committed to improving health, wellness, and access to resources across North Alabama.

Thank you to the organizers, sponsors, volunteers, and everyone who stopped by our table to learn more about the work we do!

We are grateful to be invited and for every opportunity to advocate, educate, and build meaningful connections in our community.

Mental health support shouldn’t be a privilege, but for many families living with rare and medically complex conditions,...
05/26/2026

Mental health support shouldn’t be a privilege, but for many families living with rare and medically complex conditions, access to care remains out of reach.

Too many face barriers like:
• Long waitlists
• Limited specialists
• Geographic isolation
• Financial challenges
• Stigma surrounding mental health

Families navigating complex medical journeys deserve mental health support that is accessible, informed, and compassionate. At E.WE Foundation, we believe in creating spaces, resources, and conversations that help close care gaps because mental health matters for every diagnosis, every caregiver, and every family.

https://theewefoundation.org/zebra

Mental wellness starts with small actions that create meaningful impact. This month, we invite you to take a few simple ...
05/21/2026

Mental wellness starts with small actions that create meaningful impact. This month, we invite you to take a few simple steps to support mental health.

✔ Learn
Take time to better understand the emotional impact rare diseases can have on individuals, caregivers, siblings, and families.

✔ Share
Share resources, stories, and support. You never know who may need to hear that they are not alone.

✔ Start a conversation
Open conversations help break stigma and create safe spaces for honesty, vulnerability, and healing.

✔ Check on a caregiver
Behind appointments, medications, and advocacy work is often someone carrying exhaustion, fear, and emotional stress silently.

Sometimes the smallest gestures, —a text, a call, a simple “How are you really doing?”—can make a difference. Mental health matters at every stage of the journey.

https://theewefoundation.org/mentalhealth

Living with a rare or medically complex diagnosis can impact the entire family emotionally, mentally, and physically. To...
05/12/2026

Living with a rare or medically complex diagnosis can impact the entire family emotionally, mentally, and physically. Too often, those struggles go unseen.

That’s why the E.WE Foundation created our Mental Health Resource Center.

Our Resource Center offers:
🟩 Coping strategies
🟩 Family-centered support
🟩 Training for professionals
🟩 Tools for resilience

Whether you’re a caregiver, parent, sibling, advocate, educator, or healthcare professional—support matters, and so does your mental well-being. You are not alone.

Visit https://theewefoundation.org/mentalhealth to learn more.

Caregivers carry more than schedules and medications.They carry:• Fear• Uncertainty• Exhaustion• Advocacy responsibiliti...
05/06/2026

Caregivers carry more than schedules and medications.

They carry:
• Fear
• Uncertainty
• Exhaustion
• Advocacy responsibilities

And often… they carry it silently.

If you’re a caregiver in the rare disease community—your mental health matters too. You deserve support, space to breathe, and care that includes you.

🟩 Take a moment today to check in with yourself.
🟩 Ask for help if you need it.
🟩 Know that you are not alone.

You are not just the support system.
You are a person who needs support, too.

Explore our efforts: https://theewefoundation.org/zebra

Mental health matters in every diagnosis. For individuals and families living with rare or medically complex conditions,...
05/01/2026

Mental health matters in every diagnosis. For individuals and families living with rare or medically complex conditions, the emotional impact is real, and often invisible.

This May, for Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re raising awareness, sharing resources, and holding space for the rare disease community because support shouldn’t be limited by stigma, geography, or diagnosis.

At E.WE Foundation, we believe mental health affects:
Any Person. Any Diagnosis. Anywhere.

Learn more: https://theewefoundation.org/mentalhealth

Registration is NOW OPEN!Join us for the 2026 LEAP into Advocacy Summit—a hybrid event bringing together patients, careg...
04/30/2026

Registration is NOW OPEN!

Join us for the 2026 LEAP into Advocacy Summit—a hybrid event bringing together patients, caregivers, advocates, students, healthcare professionals, researchers, and partners to turn knowledge into real-world impact.

📅 June 25, 2026
📍 In-person at the University of Alabama in Huntsville + Virtual

This year’s theme: Transforming Knowledge and Innovation Into Real-World Impact

From advocacy and policy to research, storytelling, and community-driven solutions—this is where ideas move into action.

Register now: https://theewefoundation.org/register

This event is approved for 6 CEs.

Every child deserves to feel safe. But each year, at least 1 in 7 children experience abuse or neglect—and some are at e...
04/23/2026

Every child deserves to feel safe. But each year, at least 1 in 7 children experience abuse or neglect—and some are at even greater risk.

We’ve created a short, self-paced learning module to help you recognize the signs, understand risk factors, and take action to protect children.

In just 6 minutes, you can become part of the solution.

Access the learning module here:

Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention Training | Self-Paced Learning Module

April is Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention Month. Child abuse and neglect are more common than many realize—but preventio...
04/18/2026

April is Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention Month. Child abuse and neglect are more common than many realize—but prevention starts with awareness. By strengthening families, increasing awareness, and supporting early intervention, we can create safer environments where every child can thrive.

Every child deserves to feel safe, seen, and supported.

Learn the signs. Share the message. Be part of prevention.
https://theewefoundation.org/abuseprevention/

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PO Box 6391
Huntsville, AL
35813

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
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