D’Lyric Inspired is excited to join forces with Vitiligo Bond Inc., (VBI), which was founded in November 2010 by Natasha Pierre-McCarthy, who is also a Vitiligan (a person with Vitiligo). VBI is a registered nonprofit 501c(3) organization based out of Atlanta, GA. that aims to provide support for those living with Vitiligo. Currently, Vitiligo Bond Inc. is in collaboration with Congress to make Vitiligo an official observance day in the United States. VBI has grown into a worldwide support group, through its Facebook and social media presence. Together, D’Lyric Inspired and VBI plan to increase awareness about Vitiligo using an…
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Vitiligo Bond’s Vitiligo Awareness Face 2 Face Meetups Welcome to Vitiligo Bond’s Vitiligo Awareness Face-to-Face Meetups Network! Vitiligo Bond is the leading organization in Georgia focused on the unique challenges faced by youth and adults with vitiligo. We offer resources, connections, and outreach to ensure that everyone feels supported, empowered, and hopeful. Our mission is to guarantee that no one experiences vitiligo in isolation. Keep an eye on our social media for information about upcoming monthly meetups. If you’re interested in sponsoring our event, please reach out to us via email at support@vitiligobond.org.
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Thank you to our Georgia community partners for your continued support. Vitiligo Bond, Inc and MEG Enterprises, LLC “Be The True You” Vitiligo Awareness Press Conference was a huge success.
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Please join Vitiligo Bond Inc., (VBI) and MEG Enterprises, LLC (MEG) at their press conference on Thursday, November 17th, 2016 at the Atlanta Sheraton Hotel, 165 Courtland Street, NE, Atlanta, GA 30303 from 6:00 to 10:00PM. The press conference will shed light on the concerns and challenges of people with vitiligo. Medical doctors, legislative officials, celebrities, and members of the Vitiligo community will join this event. The press conference will introduce the “Escape Colorism: Be the True You” tour, which will raise visibility and awareness of Vitiligo to cities around the USA. The tour will be launched from Atlanta, Georgia.…
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During the summer month through fall from 2013-present, Vitiligo Bond’s outreach education team met with hundreds of people in the public to share outreach information about vitiligo. We credit this to NIAMS partners who support our outreach education programs by providing our organization with the resource handout materials we need to share with the public. We also have had the opportunity to go to schools to reach out to administrators about vitiligo and educate them about it. Below are some photos of some of our past and present outreach efforts. We hope to grow our outreach efforts with help from our sponsors and kinds…
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Vitiligo Bond will be providing vitiligo awareness information, encouragement & support at our upcoming health fair 9/17/16. We will also have live demos for our bashful members who need to learn how to camouflage their vitiligo patches. If you will like to be a volunteer or sponsor email natasha@vitiligbond.org. Click on link below to get more information. Community Engagement Day 2016
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Summer has returned, and our feet couldn’t be more thrilled! However, it’s important to remember that certain flip flops are crafted from rubber that may irritate your skin, potentially leading to increased Vitiligo (white patches) due to this irritation. Rubber contains the same depigmentation agent found in Monobenzone; a cream prescribed for skin depigmentation. So, the next time you experience that itch or notice a white patch on your feet, take a closer look at your flip flops. Consider opting for alternatives made from softer materials like leather or fabric that are less likely to cause irritation. Not only will…