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Educate - Encourage - Empower

The HEW Team

Cheryl Lunde

Teresa Iattoni, DPT, CLS, CES Advisor

Phyllis Callaway

 Cheryl brings to HEW her knowledge of finance and nonprofits.  She has worked with large corporations as well as nonprofits in the Twin Cities area during her 20+ year career as an accountant and systems manager.  She currently concentrates her time volunteering in her community and with her son’s school.

Phyllis Callaway

Teresa Iattoni, DPT, CLS, CES Advisor

Phyllis Callaway

 A lifelong resident of the Fox Cities, Phyllis and her husband raised their family here.  She has been a small business owner for over 40 years. 

Phyllis appeared in the iconic 1970’s film, “The Exorcist”. 

Teresa Iattoni Lymphedema Therapist

Teresa Iattoni, DPT, CLS, CES Advisor

Teresa Iattoni, DPT, CLS, CES Advisor

Teresa Iattoni, DPT, CLS, CES Advisor

Teresa, the mastermind behind our Advances in Lymphedema Care Conferences, Wisconsin's first and only of its kind, has devoted her life to caring for and advocating on behalf of her patients. A recognized Lymphedema authority, she holds a doctorate in physical therapy.

Evelyn Whelan Rudolph

Jennifer Lee Edmondson

Teresa Iattoni, DPT, CLS, CES Advisor

 Evelyn possesses extensive business experience in a wide range of industries.  She currently is involved in the local organic food industry, is an active community volunteer, and a master in the fine art of complicated tie-dye. 

Jennifer Lee Edmondson

Jennifer Lee Edmondson

Jennifer Lee Edmondson

HEW Founder & CEO, Jennifer, co-owner of Edmondson Law Office, has been an attorney for over 35 years.  She is a survivor of metastatic breast cancer and Lymphedema.

Past Board Members

Jennifer Lee Edmondson

Jennifer Lee Edmondson

We are thankful for the service of our past board members:

Dorothy K. Dean

Elham Ghanbari

The HEW Story

Jennifer Lee Edmondson - Founder & CEO

In 2011, Jennifer was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer, and later developed Lymphedema.  Aggressive cancer treatments, including surgeries, chemotherapy, and radiation resulted in great physical and emotional pain. She decided to use her pain and suffering to fuel her work in helping others.

 She founded Health, Education & Welfare in May 2018.

HEW Snapshot

$6,500.00

$6,500.00

$6,500.00

Worth of compression garments provided through our Compression Garment Fund to those in need, since 2019.

312

$6,500.00

$6,500.00

In attendance at our events.

10,000,000

152 and growing

152 and growing

Estimated number of Americans living with Lymphedema - more than the combined total of Americans living with ALS, AIDs, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, MS, and Muscular Dystrophy.

152 and growing

152 and growing

152 and growing

Organizations, businesses, nonprofits, and individuals we have partnered with, in fulfilling our mission.

Our Programs and Services

The Compression Garment Fund

Educational Presentations Just For You

New & Innovative Collaborations

Wisconsin's first and only financial aid program helping Lymphedema survivors to obtain their medically needed compression garments.

New & Innovative Collaborations

Educational Presentations Just For You

New & Innovative Collaborations

We place a high priority on collaborations and partnerships with businesses, individuals, and other nonprofits, in our quest to make our world a better place for all its inhabitants.    We continue to develop new and innovative programs and services in the areas of health, education & welfare.

Educational Presentations Just For You

Educational Presentations Just For You

Educational Presentations Just For You

We can tailor educational and informational presentations and seminars for your business or organization.   We'd  be happy to work with you!   Contact us!

Advances in Lymphedema Care Conferences

Advances in Lymphedema Care Conferences

Educational Presentations Just For You

Wisconsin's first and only Lymphedema conference for Lymphedema survivors, their supporters, and healthcare professionals, providing direct access to noted Lymphedema experts, and national manufacturers of Lymphedema products.

"Healing Through the Arts" Programs

Advances in Lymphedema Care Conferences

"Healing Through the Arts" Programs

Arts related workshops for people who have experienced emotional trauma from health crises.   Facilitated by accomplished artists and emotional health professionals in a safe and welcoming environment. "Artful Healing for You."


The Shellie Stellrecht Award

Advances in Lymphedema Care Conferences

"Healing Through the Arts" Programs

Stellrecht award health education and welfare wisconsin

Wisconsin's first and only award recognizing excellence in Lymphedema advocacy.   Named for Shellie Stellrecht, a tireless advocate for cancer and Lymphedema survivors, and whose legacy continues through the LiveStrong programs in northeast Wisconsin.


High School Journalism Conference

High School Journalism Conference

High School Journalism Conference

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Journalism

Encouraging aspiring journalists by providing direct access to noted media professionals in an interactive, educational setting.   In partnership with NEWSPA and the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh.

Testimonials - What People are Saying about HEW

"It was so uplifting to be with this group today. I loved the sharing of stories and positive energy. Thank you for your insight on creating Knitting with Hope."

"It was so uplifting to be with this group today. I loved the sharing of stories and positive energy. Thank you for your insight on creating Knitting with Hope."

"It was so uplifting to be with this group today. I loved the sharing of stories and positive energy. Thank you for your insight on creating Knitting with Hope."

- Lou S.

What people are saying about our Advances in Lymphedema Care Conferences

"It was so uplifting to be with this group today. I loved the sharing of stories and positive energy. Thank you for your insight on creating Knitting with Hope."

"It was so uplifting to be with this group today. I loved the sharing of stories and positive energy. Thank you for your insight on creating Knitting with Hope."

  • "All speakers were excellent, informative, interesting."


  • "Worth the drive to attend, once again."


  • "Thank you so much for this! I learned so much about Lymphedema, and feel so much more in control of my options as  someone newly diagnosed. Well worth the  time!"      


  • "Great  event. Very well organized and executed."   


  • "Please keep me on your mailing list, can't wait to come back."    



"THANK YOU!  THANK YOU! THANK YOU!  Please know that these garments are greatly appreciated! My mom's are in such terrible shape."

"It was so uplifting to be with this group today. I loved the sharing of stories and positive energy. Thank you for your insight on creating Knitting with Hope."

"THANK YOU!  THANK YOU! THANK YOU!  Please know that these garments are greatly appreciated! My mom's are in such terrible shape."

- Amy Z.

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Proud to be Located in Appleton, Wisconsin

Health, Education & Welfare is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Contributions are tax deductible as provided by law. EIN #82-5171301

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All Things Lymphedema, Healing Through the Arts, and Artful Healing are HEW registered trade names.