National Alopecia Areata Foundation

Join Heather Wesley for an uplifting and transformative session to empower and support you on your alopecia journey. In this webinar, we will focus on the powerful practice of breathwork to quiet your inner critic, shift from stress to trust, and create a deeper connection with yourself. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/e_sAarHS

💖 A Valentine’s Day Reminder: You Are Enough 💖 Today, let’s remember that confidence, kindness, and resilience matter far more than hair. Whether you embrace a bald head, a wig, or a headwrap, you are beautiful, worthy, and enough—just as you are. Let’s celebrate self-love and embrace what makes us unique. This Valentine’s Day, celebrate the love you give to yourself and others. 💕

📢 Calling all leaders who want to shine a bright light on the nearly 7 million Americans with alopecia areata!    Volunteer as a Walk For Alopecia Site Leader and host a walk in your community with the support of NAAF staff and volunteers. Make new friends, build camaraderie, and gain insight from other Site Leaders like Maureen L McGettigan, MBA (pictured right) to help raise funds & awareness to support alopecia areata programs, services, and research.   Maureen has shared, "Walk For Alopecia was such an inspiring and empowering day to be with my community. We raised awareness for alopecia. We raised funds for the National Alopecia Areata Foundation. And we really found our sense of community by being together, being ourselves, and supporting each other on our journey with alopecia."   Email us at walk@naaf.org or visit our webpage to learn more about this exciting leadership volunteer opportunity before we kick off on February 27.    naaf.org/walk

We are pleased to announce the launch of the NAAF Merch Store! You can pick up your swag and bring awareness to alopecia areata with hats, shirts, tumblers and more! Visit the store by going to the link in the graphic or scanning the QR code.

Registration is now open for the 40th Annual NAAF Conference on June 26-29, 2025, in Chicago. Save $100 with our Early Bird rate now through 3/17. Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are available. We look forward to seeing you at the largest gathering of the alopecia areata community in the world, where we will celebrate four decades of progress, help, and hope. naaf.org/naaf-conference #naaf #alopecia #alopeciaareata #notjusthair #autoimmunedisease #alopeciacamp #alopeciaconference #chicago

Join us at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL for a pivotal session at the AAD. Together with the International Eczema Council, we will explore shared pathways in the treatment of Atopic Dermatitis and Alopecia Areata. Secure your spot by registering online today at https://lnkd.in/erwQH_8p We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, March 6, 2025, from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM EST. #AAD2025 #AtopicDermatitus #AlopeciaAreata #IEC #internationaleczema #eczemacouncil #atopicdermatitis #eczema

☀️ Day 3 of #HLC2025 concluded with several discussions on elevating communications and branding efforts and integrating best practices. ☀️ 🟢 Conference Reflections were led by Ashley John, Director, Issue Advocacy at Novartis, where she gave insights on the conference's inspirational moments. 🔵 Session 7: Social Driver’s Chief Strategy Officer & Co-Founder Anthony Shop, American Diabetes Association’s CEO Charles “Chuck” Henderson, Arthritis Foundation’s President & CEO Steven Taylor, and Society for Women's Health Research (SWHR) President & CEO Kathryn Godburn Schubert shared tips on how to keep your audience engaged and effective approaches for adding personal touches to social media posts. 🟢 Session 8: University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Director Ann Searight Christiano, RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association's President & CEO Barb Collura, National Alopecia Areata Foundation's President & CEO Nicole Friedland, and the US Pharmacopeia's Senior Director, Advocacy and Stakeholder Engagement Amy Sonderman addressed their organization’s experience with crisis communication, highlighting how they navigated difficult situations and managed communication effectively during times of crisis. 🔵 Session 9: RadiantGraph Chief Medical Officer Dr. Geeta Nayyar, MD, MBA and National Health Council (NHC) CEO Randall Rutta focused on the future of health care, addressing the intersection of medicine, humanity and innovation. The NHC extends a big thank you to our attendees, speakers, moderators, sponsors, and NHC staff who helped contribute to the success of this impactful event. Get ready for #HLC2026 — see you there!

Registration opens next week for the 40th Annual NAAF Conference on June 26-29, 2025, in Chicago. Join us for the largest gathering of the alopecia areata community in the world to celebrate four decades of progress, help, and hope. Whether you are newly diagnosed, have lived with alopecia areata for some time, are seeking support, or are wanting to learn more to help a loved one, this conference is for you! Visit the Conference webpage to learn more and sign up to receive an email on February 11 when registration opens to take advantage of our Early Bird rate. naaf.org/naaf-conference #naaf #alopecia #alopeciaareata #notjusthair #autoimmunedisease #alopeciacamp #alopeciaconference #chicago

Join Heather Wesley for an uplifting and transformative session to empower and support you on your alopecia journey.  In this webinar, we will focus on the powerful practice of breathwork to quiet your inner critic, shift from stress to trust, and create a deeper connection with yourself. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/exVnAg65

Kudos to Wayde Cadogan who has become a TikTok sensation by candidly sharing her journey with alopecia areata and spreading awareness. Learn more about Wayde as she’s profiled in People.com. https://lnkd.in/e-U2D8GK