VITFriends Vitiligo Support Group

11/06/2025

As someone with nearly two decades of teaching experience, I know speed is not always a sign of mastery.

11/01/2025

Happy November!

November is a month of reflection before we come to the end of the year.

So, for the next few weeks I will share what I am most THANKFUL for. Yes, my list begins with the creator - Jehovah God, my husband and children, extended family and my communities - Church Community, VITILIGO Community and my neighborhood.

Today, I am thankful to have received this recognition from Incyte with the support of my teammates/leaders. I also congratulate the other winners!

Recipients of the 2024 Vitiligo Innovators Program™

10/23/2025

It is my honor to share "The Vitiligo Journey" of a new member of the Vitiligo Community.

Kristen Smith is from Atlanta and attended her very first Vitiligo Conference in Tampa, FL 2025. "We are ALL battling for our lives!"

Here is her STORY, please let us know if you have questions for VITFriends or questions for Kristen and we will be happy to answer and share with Kristen as well. So, email us at: [email protected] -or- CALL us at: : 844-374-3639

Meet Mrs Kristen Smith of Atlanta a person with Vitiligo since 2024!

10/22/2025

Mark your calendar NOW for this Zoom:

JOIN our Pen Pal Patch Children's Group and leader Liniah Saleem and co-leader Martine Burnsed for the upcoming Author READING Session. ALL are WELCOME!

Our guest is - Bridget Lois author of "Sammy with the Special Skin." She will read and discuss her book and her own journey with her VITILIGO and being a doctor.

Here's a photo of Bridget at the 2025 WVD Conference in Tampa, FL.

Our MEETING INFO:
Time: Dec 13, 2025 - 6:00 PM Eastern Time

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10/18/2025

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10/17/2025

Congratulations to Vitti, a member of VITFriends since 2013.

Vitti joined us from Florida, for two of our conferences in our early years, after which, in 2016, we invited him to take the main stage on the U S Capitol Steps to share his Vitiligo music.

Vitti always said that one day, he would write a song for VITFriends.

Ladies and Gentlemen of Vitiligo Nation, both VITFriends USA and Cuba, with Professor Jorge Luis Perez Hidalgo here is the long-awaited music about Vitiligo:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wDvB_81kfjY&fbclid=IwVERDUANfKUhleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHv3ZkDFTiQqvAfxGpJtxWNPK1s18WsDR6h_i0WapaMRpJln3DWn14g_PRRRQ_aem_yYDgLx3V9Zf2SSf97lyxJQ

This song is a Vitiligo AnthemIt was made for the VITILIGO Support Group VITFriendsXOTCSKN is a VITILIGO Brand This is a song off VITI da Brute album SKN Pro...

10/14/2025

When: Nov 1, 2025 = 5:00 PM Eastern Time

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10/08/2025

10/08/2025

What an amazing day at the MA State House in the Gardner Auditorium. This was the Joint Committee on Financial Services public hearing on Health Insurance matters.

Thank you Rep Rob Consalvo for your support of our cause and for putting forth House Bill H-1115 for Insurance Coverage for people with Vitiligo in the Commonwealth of MA.

Thank you to our speakers today: Aparna Deokar, Heather Austin and myself along with opening remarks by Rep Consalvo. Look how far we've come! https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1115?fbclid=IwdGRjcANTwgNjbGNrA1PB_GV4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEeWacHdCR2SgTSImTvEd-UtvBuz72YjP6NYXI5rgaybE0LvpV2_P6dQhkjqyc_aem_H5lJIe2w2SjFHSYMMu2b2A