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Vascular Birthmarks Foundation

VBF provides support and resources for families and individuals affected by vascular birthmarks, anomalies, and/or related syndromes (VBARS).

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VBF Month of Awareness is here! And weโ€™re excited to share whatโ€™s ahead.

Join us throughout May for meaningful moments of connection, creativity, and community:

โœจ VBF Birthmark Bedazzling Zoom session with Paige Lauren Billiot
May 9, 3PM EST / 12PM PST
Pre-register at birthmark.org/bedazzling

๐Ÿ“ Birthmark Story Poems
Submit your poems here: birthmark.org/birthmark-story-poems

๐ŸŽค Highlight Your Funny Show at Ice House Comedy Club
May 30, 6:30PM PST (Pasadena)
Email Paige@birthmark.org for details

๐ŸŒธ Birthmark Book Reading
Email Kiana@birthmark.org for info.

Follow along all month as we come together to raise awareness, share stories, and celebrate the global vascular birthmarks community.

#PutOnYourBirthmark #VBFMoA2026#VBFMay15DoA2026 #VBFGivesHope


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2 weeks ago


VBF Month of Awareness is here! And weโ€™re excited to share whatโ€™s ahead.

Join us throughout May for meaningful moments of connection, creativity, and community:

โœจ VBF Birthmark Bedazzling Zoom session with Paige Lauren Billiot
May 9, 3PM EST / 12PM PST
Pre-register at birthmark.org/bedazzling

๐Ÿ“ Birthmark Story Poems
Submit your poems here: birthmark.org/birthmark-story-poems

๐ŸŽค Highlight Your Funny Show at Ice House Comedy Club
May 30, 6:30PM PST (Pasadena)
Email Paige@birthmark.org for details

๐ŸŒธ Birthmark Book Reading
Email Kiana@birthmark.org for info.

Follow along all month as we come together to raise awareness, share stories, and celebrate the global vascular birthmarks community.

#PutOnYourBirthmark #VBFMoA2026#VBFMay15DoA2026 #VBFGivesHope


41
2 weeks ago

VBF Month of Awareness is here! And weโ€™re excited to share whatโ€™s ahead.

Join us throughout May for meaningful moments of connection, creativity, and community:

โœจ VBF Birthmark Bedazzling Zoom session with Paige Lauren Billiot
May 9, 3PM EST / 12PM PST
Pre-register at birthmark.org/bedazzling

๐Ÿ“ Birthmark Story Poems
Submit your poems here: birthmark.org/birthmark-story-poems

๐ŸŽค Highlight Your Funny Show at Ice House Comedy Club
May 30, 6:30PM PST (Pasadena)
Email Paige@birthmark.org for details

๐ŸŒธ Birthmark Book Reading
Email Kiana@birthmark.org for info.

Follow along all month as we come together to raise awareness, share stories, and celebrate the global vascular birthmarks community.

#PutOnYourBirthmark #VBFMoA2026#VBFMay15DoA2026 #VBFGivesHope


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2 weeks ago

VBF Month of Awareness is here! And weโ€™re excited to share whatโ€™s ahead.

Join us throughout May for meaningful moments of connection, creativity, and community:

โœจ VBF Birthmark Bedazzling Zoom session with Paige Lauren Billiot
May 9, 3PM EST / 12PM PST
Pre-register at birthmark.org/bedazzling

๐Ÿ“ Birthmark Story Poems
Submit your poems here: birthmark.org/birthmark-story-poems

๐ŸŽค Highlight Your Funny Show at Ice House Comedy Club
May 30, 6:30PM PST (Pasadena)
Email Paige@birthmark.org for details

๐ŸŒธ Birthmark Book Reading
Email Kiana@birthmark.org for info.

Follow along all month as we come together to raise awareness, share stories, and celebrate the global vascular birthmarks community.

#PutOnYourBirthmark #VBFMoA2026#VBFMay15DoA2026 #VBFGivesHope


41
2 weeks ago

VBF Month of Awareness is here! And weโ€™re excited to share whatโ€™s ahead.

Join us throughout May for meaningful moments of connection, creativity, and community:

โœจ VBF Birthmark Bedazzling Zoom session with Paige Lauren Billiot
May 9, 3PM EST / 12PM PST
Pre-register at birthmark.org/bedazzling

๐Ÿ“ Birthmark Story Poems
Submit your poems here: birthmark.org/birthmark-story-poems

๐ŸŽค Highlight Your Funny Show at Ice House Comedy Club
May 30, 6:30PM PST (Pasadena)
Email Paige@birthmark.org for details

๐ŸŒธ Birthmark Book Reading
Email Kiana@birthmark.org for info.

Follow along all month as we come together to raise awareness, share stories, and celebrate the global vascular birthmarks community.

#PutOnYourBirthmark #VBFMoA2026#VBFMay15DoA2026 #VBFGivesHope


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2 weeks ago

๐Ÿ“ฃThe VBF Month of Awareness launches tomorrow!

โš•๏ธMay is the Vascular Birthmarks Foundation Month of Awareness - a time to come together, celebrate the strength of our global community and raise funds for our work to ensure all patients are networked into proper treatment.

๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿผ Throughout the month, weโ€™ll be sharing opportunities to get involved including events, fundraising initiatives and inspirational stories of resilience from our community.

โค๏ธ Follow along as we make a difference this Vascular Birthmarks Awareness Month.๐Ÿ’œ

Awareness and treatment starts here.

#PutOnYourBirthmark #VBFMoA2026#VBFMay15DoA2026 #VBFGivesHope


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3 weeks ago

๐Ÿ“ฃThe VBF Month of Awareness launches tomorrow!

โš•๏ธMay is the Vascular Birthmarks Foundation Month of Awareness - a time to come together, celebrate the strength of our global community and raise funds for our work to ensure all patients are networked into proper treatment.

๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿผ Throughout the month, weโ€™ll be sharing opportunities to get involved including events, fundraising initiatives and inspirational stories of resilience from our community.

โค๏ธ Follow along as we make a difference this Vascular Birthmarks Awareness Month.๐Ÿ’œ

Awareness and treatment starts here.

#PutOnYourBirthmark #VBFMoA2026#VBFMay15DoA2026 #VBFGivesHope


85
3 weeks ago

๐Ÿ“ฃThe VBF Month of Awareness launches tomorrow!

โš•๏ธMay is the Vascular Birthmarks Foundation Month of Awareness - a time to come together, celebrate the strength of our global community and raise funds for our work to ensure all patients are networked into proper treatment.

๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿผ Throughout the month, weโ€™ll be sharing opportunities to get involved including events, fundraising initiatives and inspirational stories of resilience from our community.

โค๏ธ Follow along as we make a difference this Vascular Birthmarks Awareness Month.๐Ÿ’œ

Awareness and treatment starts here.

#PutOnYourBirthmark #VBFMoA2026#VBFMay15DoA2026 #VBFGivesHope


85
3 weeks ago


๐Ÿ“ฃThe VBF Month of Awareness launches tomorrow!

โš•๏ธMay is the Vascular Birthmarks Foundation Month of Awareness - a time to come together, celebrate the strength of our global community and raise funds for our work to ensure all patients are networked into proper treatment.

๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿผ Throughout the month, weโ€™ll be sharing opportunities to get involved including events, fundraising initiatives and inspirational stories of resilience from our community.

โค๏ธ Follow along as we make a difference this Vascular Birthmarks Awareness Month.๐Ÿ’œ

Awareness and treatment starts here.

#PutOnYourBirthmark #VBFMoA2026#VBFMay15DoA2026 #VBFGivesHope


85
3 weeks ago

๐Ÿ“ฃThe VBF Month of Awareness launches tomorrow!

โš•๏ธMay is the Vascular Birthmarks Foundation Month of Awareness - a time to come together, celebrate the strength of our global community and raise funds for our work to ensure all patients are networked into proper treatment.

๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿผ Throughout the month, weโ€™ll be sharing opportunities to get involved including events, fundraising initiatives and inspirational stories of resilience from our community.

โค๏ธ Follow along as we make a difference this Vascular Birthmarks Awareness Month.๐Ÿ’œ

Awareness and treatment starts here.

#PutOnYourBirthmark #VBFMoA2026#VBFMay15DoA2026 #VBFGivesHope


85
3 weeks ago

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

2026 VBF Europe Annual Super Clinic - Bucharest

Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: Helesteului Street, no 5, sector 1, Bucharest, Romania
Reservation fee: $50 non-refundable fee. All registrants will be accepted and will receive appropriate services.

Register here: birthmark.org/2026bucharest

This one-day Super Clinic offers:
Free laser treatments
Free ultrasounds
Free consultations
Free Sturge-Weber Syndrome assessments

With the Experts:
Dr. Ioana Pescaru, MD
Dr. Giacomo Colletti, MD
Dr. Gerald Goldberg, MD
Dr. J. Stuart Nelson, MD, PhD
Dr. Anne Comi, MD
Dr. David Hashemi, MD
Leslie Graff, MS, CCLS
Dr. Linda Rozell-Shannon, Ph.D. โ€“ Founder and Advocacy Director and Birthmark Expert

#VBF2026Bucharest #VascularAnomalies #Birthmarks #VBARS #VBFGivesHope


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4 months ago

The Vascular Birthmarks Foundation (VBF) is proud to host the 2026 VBF DC Free Laser Clinic on Friday, June 26, 2026, with Pooja Sodha, MD, FAAD! Join Dr. Sodha at George Washington University in Washington D.C. at 2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW 2nd Floor Cosmetic Suite, Washington, DC 20037.

Learn more and register here: https://birthmark.org/2026dc

๐—”๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜ ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ท๐—ฎ Sodha, ๐— .๐——.
Pooja Sodha, MD, FAAD, completed her fellowship training under the world-renowned Paul M. Friedman at the Dermatology and Laser Surgery Center of Houston, Texas. She is dual board-certified in both internal medicine and dermatology after completing a combined residency in dermatology and internal medicine at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital/Washington Hospital Center. She earned her medical degree from Georgetown University and Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from MIT. Dr. Sodha is a local Washingtonian having graduated from National Cathedral School in Washington, DC.

#VBF2026DC #VBFGivesHope #LaserTreatment #VBF


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1 days ago

Ready to MOVE for VBF Month of Awareness?

Do you like to bike, swim, ride, skate, dance, row, climb, run, cartwheel, or stroll? Turn your favorite type of movement into a relaxed or energetic Move4myVBF virtual fundraiser to celebrate VBF May Month of Awareness.

Get started here: https://birthmark.org/move4myvbf/

View Kiana's ๐Ÿ๏ธRide 4 Birthmarks Move4MyVBF page here: https://birthmark.org/kiana/

#VBFMoA2026 #Fundraiser #VBF #Move


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2 days ago

YOU are MORE than your Birthmark...I am MORE than MY Birthmark...

Hello Isla!

#VBF launched the โ€œMore Thanโ€ Project so that we can learn about you. Join today! Submit a photo of the individual with the Vascular Birthmark, Anomaly, or Related Syndrome, three or more non-birthmark-related facts about them, and the type of birthmark at: https://birthmark.org/more-than-a-birthmark/


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2 days ago

Highlight Your Funny!

Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM PST

All proceeds from Highlight Your Funny benefit the Vascular Birthmarks Foundation in support of VBF International Month of Awareness, helping raise awareness and provide resources for individuals and families around the world.

Get your tickets here: https://events.leapevents.com/event/Netflix-highlight-your-funny-5-31-26-630pm

#Fundraiser #IceHouseComedy #VBFMoA2026 #VBFGivesHope


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2 days ago


Dr Linda at the ISSVA meeting in Philly to learn the newest in diagnosis/classification of VBARS.

Note the VBF logo on the far bottom right!!


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3 days ago

Dr Linda at the ISSVA meeting in Philly to learn the newest in diagnosis/classification of VBARS.

Note the VBF logo on the far bottom right!!


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3 days ago

Host a VBF Birthday Fundraiser!

Do you have a birthday in May? There is still time to host a Facebook Fundraiser or Give2MyVBF fundraiser in honor of VBF May Month of Awareness.

Create a Facebook Fundraiser: facebook.com/fundraisers

Create a Give2MyVBF page: birthmark.org/create-your-give2vbf-page-today

#VBFGivesHope #Fundraiser #VBFMoA2026 #VBF


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3 days ago

Host a VBF Birthday Fundraiser!

Do you have a birthday in May? There is still time to host a Facebook Fundraiser or Give2MyVBF fundraiser in honor of VBF May Month of Awareness.

Create a Facebook Fundraiser: facebook.com/fundraisers

Create a Give2MyVBF page: birthmark.org/create-your-give2vbf-page-today

#VBFGivesHope #Fundraiser #VBFMoA2026 #VBF


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3 days ago

If you have been helped by the Vascular Birthmarks Foundation (VBF) or have a VBF Story of Hope you would like to share, please send your submission to https://birthmark.org/share-your-story/

#vbftestimonials #vascularanomalies #Testimonials #VascularBirthmarksFoundation


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3 days ago

Dear Younger Me, a story of self-acceptance and advice for anyone struggling with their VBARS journey.

Mikaela https://birthmark.org/ambassador/mikaela-battaglia/

We hope that you find these videos inspiring. Join our VBF Global Ambassador Program https://birthmark.org/vbf-global-ambassadors/

#SelfAcceptance #VBARS #VBFMoA2026


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4 days ago

Join us TOMORROW, Monday, May 18, 2026, for the next VBF Parent Advocacy Network (PAN) ZoomSession at 7 PM ET / 4 PM PT.

Pre-register at this link: https://birthmark.org/pan/

The VBF Parent Advocacy Network is a series of 60-90 minute monthly facilitated virtual sessions held with Leslie Graff, M.S., C.C.L.S., Psychosocial and Developmental Expert, who is also a parent of a child with a vascular birthmark. These sessions are established to provide psychosocial and community support to families affected by a vascular birthmark, anomaly, and/or related syndrome and to explore affected familyโ€™s needs. This series explores a different topic each month beyond diagnosis and treatment options. Featuring activities, special guest co-hosts, and tools to equip you in this birthmark journey, attendees are encourage to turn on their cameras and microphones and participate in the conversation.

#ChildLifeSpecialist #VBF #ParentAdvocacy #LetsTalk#VascularAnomalies


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5 days ago


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