Vitiligo Bond Inc. Presents Vitiligo Fashion for A Cause Featured @ World Vitiligo Day 6/25/2016 The first annual Vitiligo Fashion for A Cause benefits the advocacy, treatment and the research of vitiligo affecting youth and adults in the vitiligo global community. About The Show Vitiligo Bond Inc., 501c3 is a support advocacy organization that collaborates with support group partners and World Vitiligo Day, volunteers and hosts the first annual Vitiligo Fashion for A Cause fashion show. Proceeds from the event benefits the coordination of the event for World Vitiligo Day. Fashions for the event are donated by our sponsors Coolibar,…
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Before introducing the ‘Walk A Day In My Shoes’ campaign, let’s take a moment to discuss vitiligo. Vitiligo is a condition characterized by the loss of skin pigmentation, resulting in white patches on the skin. Many people may not be familiar with this condition. Often, vitiligo is linked to the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, yet sadly, many did not believe he had it. Societal pressure and the desire to conform can lead individuals to depigment their skin to appear “normal” in the eyes of others. For years, vitiligo has affected infants, adolescents, and adults across all races, classes, and…
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Highlights from the Vitiligo Self-Esteem Photo Shoot August 17, 2015 | By National Vitiligo Bond Inc., Foundation (Vitiligo Bond) ATLANTA, GA — Vitiligo Bond Inc. (VBI) proudly announces the launch of a new initiative, the “Vitiligo Self-Esteem Fashion Shoot,” aimed at promoting self-esteem among youth and young adults living with vitiligo. Founded in November 2010 by CEO and Founder Natasha Pierre McCarthy, Vitiligo Bond is a registered 501(c)(3) organization based in Atlanta, Georgia, with a national and international social reach. Vitiligo, a skin condition characterized by white patches, gained prominence when the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, revealed his own…
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In celebration of Spirit Month this June, we are excited to go purple for our second annual virtual campaign. We honor and support those who have faced bullying due to vitiligo. June is recognized as Vitiligo Awareness Month, with June 25 marking World Vitiligo Day! Feel free to share one of our purple-themed images or create your own. Show your support by in your community and online by wearing purple lipstick, makeup, or clothing, and post a picture under our Purplicious tab at www.facebook.com/vitiligobondinc. Be sure to let everyone know that you are going purple in solidarity with those living…