We reached over 30,000 in just one day for our VBF Month of Awareness for Vascular Birthmarks in May. Together, we are #VBFStrong. Thanks to our VBF Family, near and far! #VBFFamily

VBF’s May 2019 Month of Awareness fact sheets by Dr. Linda, Ph.D. as well as information for those interested in hosting your own Day of Awareness event for May 2020 below: 

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We are the 1 in 10 born with a vascular birthmark. 

 

EDUCATE:

Read the TOP 10 FACTS for vascular birthmarks and syndromes. Then, download & share our facts sheets as we raise awareness through education to celebrate our VBF Month of Awareness this May.

1. Dr. Linda’s Vascular Birthmark Fact Sheet – ALL (pdf)

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Download the VBF Vascular Birthmarks Fact Sheets

1. Port Wine Stain Fact Sheet (pdf)

2. Hemangioma Fact Sheet (pdf)

3. AVM Fact Sheet (pdf)

4.Venous Malformations Fact Sheet (pdf)

5. Sturge Weber Syndrome Fact Sheet (pdf)

6. CMTC Fact Sheet (pdf)

7. Lymphatic Malformations Fact Sheet (pdf)

8. KTS Fact Sheet (pdf)

9. PHACES Fact Sheet (pdf)

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TAKE ACTION:

Host a Day of Awareness Event

Learn more at www.birthmark.org/awareness/

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FIND OUT MORE:

• Donate for a VBF Tattoo
• More on Awareness Events or Browse Ideas
• Start a Give2myVBF Page
• Become a VBF Global Ambassador
• Ask a VBF Expert
• Register for a VBF Conference & Clinic
• Apply for a VBF Scholarship
• Learn about Vascular Birthmark Types