Looking Back at 2025 — and Ahead to What’s Next

At Not Defined By FND, 2025 was a year rooted in growth, connection, and meaningful progress. Together with our community, volunteers, and supporters, we continued building resources, creating spaces for connection, and expanding awareness of Functional Neurological Disorder (FND).

👉 Watch our 2025 Highlights Video

What We Accomplished in 2025

Spark Good Round Up with Walmart, supported by Network for Good

Through the Spark Good Round Up program, we made it easy for shoppers to support the FND community while raising awareness and expanding our ability to serve.

Connect & Inspire Series

We launched our Connect & Inspire Activities, a collection of inclusive and engaging activities—books, movies, and games—designed to spark meaningful conversations and foster connection. These moments of shared joy remind us that we can still learn, laugh, and engage with others, both within and beyond the FND community.

FND Brochure — Now in Seven Languages

To help increase global awareness, we introduced a free, informative trifold brochure about Functional Neurological Disorder, now available in seven languages and easy to share with others.

Play & Pause Monthly Games

Living with FND can feel overwhelming, but small, intentional activities matter. Our Play & Pause games offer gentle, brain-friendly exercises that support engagement, resilience, and neuroplasticity—simple tools that encourage connection and moments of joy.

FND Starter Kit

Designed by people with lived experience, the FND Starter Kit supports individuals who are newly diagnosed, searching for answers, or supporting a loved one. It offers trustworthy resources, practical tools, and compassionate guidance to help no one feel alone on their journey.

FND Libraries

We expanded access to trusted information through our FND Libraries, which bring together current, peer-reviewed research alongside community-recommended resources and support groups. These libraries are designed to grow with the community and reflect an evidence-based, inclusive understanding of FND.

Moving Forward Together

Not Defined By FND — learning, connecting, and moving forward together.

What we built in 2025 is just the beginning.

Looking Ahead to 2026

Big things are coming in 2026, and we’re excited about the projects already in the works. We are deeply grateful to our supporters, volunteers, and community—your time, generosity, and belief make this work possible.

Thank you for being part of our journey. Together, we will continue to learn, connect, and move forward.