The Vascular Birthmarks Foundation

Dr. Linda Rozell-Shannon, PhD President and Founder

VBF is in the news! Click on an article below to learn about our projects, research, and outreach.

2023

The Vascular Birthmarks Foundation, Dr Stavros Tombris, EVA Clinic, and Candela Medical partner to provide free laser treatments, ultrasounds and expert consultations

2022

The mission to provide equal access for the treatment of port wine stain birthmarks | The PMFA Journal

The Latest News on Maria’s Ulcerated Hemangioma Treatment – Little Baby Face

The Vascular Birthmarks Foundation: revolutionising awareness levels, access to treatments and physician education

2021

Lindsay Shookus shows off birthmark with empowering message: ‘None of us are ever defined by one thing’

Berks County teen crowned Miss Jr. High United States

Hofstra Names Former MLB Star Frank Catalanotto Head Coach

Emma Albert: Rolling past every obstacle in her way

Woolworths responds after worker accused of ‘hurtful’ remark to toddler with birthmark

Ashley Mortensen and the Wishlist by AM Night of Fashion and Fun – BC Magazine Feature

2020

Meet Abbey: An Upstate high school teen making a difference by becoming a Vascular Birthmark Foundation Ambassador

Mom speaks out after her toddler daughter is bullied for facial birthmark

2019

I was scared to show my face…until now

Greek Surgeon Stavros Tombris Receives ”Physician of the Year” Award

2018

Dr. Teresa O Of The Vascular Birthmark Institute Of New York Named 2018 Physician Of The Year By The Vascular Birthmark Foundation

Free laser treatment changes lives

2017

CUTV News Radio

VBF gives Brewer a normal life

Life-changing surgery offers hope for toddler with debilitating facial birthmark

2016

Hemangioma is a common and treatable condition for new babies 

Thankful for amazing spirit of daughter with birthmark

2015

All-Stars Gather in LI to Support Catalanotto Foundation