• What is vitiligo?

    Vitiligo (pronounced vit-ill-EYE-go) is an unpredictable, generally progressive skin disease, which results in a loss of inherited skin color over the lifetime of the person. Vitiligo is a non-lethal, non-contagious disease and it does not cause any organic harm, but it has a devastating effec...

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  • Famous Vitiligans

    Look at famous people who have vitiligo, such as Michael Jackson, Doc Hammer or Hollie Mary Combs. You see them in magazines, television, movies, clubs, churches: Lee Thomas, 4x Emmy Award Nominee. He is currently a weekday morning show anchor and entertainment "guru" at WJBK...

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  • About

    World Vitiligo Day is an annual day specially dedicated to people with vitiligo. Conceived by patients for patients, World Vitiligo Day is a truly global event that aims to increase awareness of vitiligo and raise funds needed for research and education. The idea of a World Vitiligo Day wa...

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  • Campaign

    WORLD VITILIGO DAY COMING TO DETROIT In conjunction with the Henry For Hospital and the Southeast Michigan Vitiligo Support group, World Vitiligo Day is coming to Detroit this year, with a press conference, walkathon, free skin checkups and information centres aroud the city. Read ...

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  • Story

    Personal stories from people with vitiligo, and their family members. Please feel free to share your stories and your support. We are all here to helpone another.

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  • Gallery

    Beautiful Vitiligo Faces

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  • World map

    Vitiligo affects close to 100 million people worldwide, yet there is no cure in sight.  

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Petition Letter

I support the petition to designate

June 25

as Vitiligo World Day and save millions of people worldwide from social isolation and persecution.

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We have collected 15330 signatures of 500 000 (3.07%)

News and Updates:

  • World Vitiligo Day Blog
  • World Vitiligo Day coming to Detroit.
  • Mural art for World Vitiligo Day
  • Here are some famous personalities, who suffer from vitiligo:

  • Lee Thomas, 4x Emmy Award Nominee. He is currently a weekday morning show anchor and entertainment "guru" at WJBK Fox 2 Detroit. He is also an author and motivational speaker that travels the world sharing his story while challenging people to live their best life no matter what the circumstances.
  • Big Krizz Kaliko (Samuel W.C. Watson), an American rapper and singer. His album Vitiligo found its way onto several Billboard charts in 2008.
  • Amitabh Bacchan, a Bollywood celebrity, who needs no introduction in India or even abroad.

  • And many more…

    June 25th is a significant date in the vitiligo calendar because it marks the passing date of pop-star Michael Jackson, a long-time vitiligo sufferer.

    VR FOUNDATION: SPONSOR OF THE DAY

    Firmly committed to curing Vitiligo, the VR Foundation is a non-profit organization funding and fast-tracking medical research globally. We challenge the disease of vitiligo with educational and medicinal enlightenment. We care; we educate; we advance knowledge. We are the VR Foundation.