Smyrna Girl Rides in Parade to Raise Awareness for Genetic Disorder
11-year-old Heather Farmer was diagnosed before her first birthday with Ectodermal Dysplasia, a genetic disorder that involves defects to the hair, nails, sweat glands and teeth.
This past Saturday, Children’s Health Care of Atlanta hosted its 31st annual Children’s Christmas Parade. When asked to ride alongside Glenn Burns, chief meteorologist for Channel 2 Action News, in a 1941 Cadillac in the parade, 11-year-old Heather Farmer of Smyrna was thrilled to participate. However, for Heather, this was much more personal than simply celebrating the Christmas Season as part of an Atlanta tradition. CHOA has been a valuable resource to Heather and her family for the past 10 years. Just before her first birthday, Heather was diagnosed with Ectodermal Dysplasia, a genetic disorder that involves defects to the hair, nails, sweat glands and teeth. Ectodermal patients are often characterized by very sparse, light, thin …
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