LAST CALL FOR APPLICATIONS!!!
The Vascular Birthmarks Foundation (VBF) is happy to announce that it is accepting scholarship applications for the 2026-27 academic year. Visit the scholarship page here: https://birthmark.org/scholarships/ DEADLINE: April 30, 2026
#VascularBirthmarksFoundation
YOU are MORE than your Birthmark...I am MORE than MY Birthmark...
Hello Noah!
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/
Presenting our VBF Expert of the Week!
Dr. J. Stuart Nelson
Join our next VBF Facebook LIVE with this Expert on Monday, April 27, 2026 at 7 PM ET / 4 PM PT.
Contact or read more about this Expert by visiting one of the links below:
https://birthmark.org/vbf-experts
#VBF #LaserTreatment
Join Dr. Linda and VBF Expert Dr. J. Stuart Nelson, MD, PhD, on Monday, April 27, 2026 at 7 PM ET / 4 PM PT.
π§πΌπ½πΆπ°: Lasers, Lasers, and New Lasers
You can watch this Live session and submit questions real-time here: https://www.facebook.com/VascularBirthmarksFoundation/
Hello and Welcome to our new VBF Global Ambassadors!
Help promote awareness and education about VBARS by becoming a VBF Global Ambassador! Learn more and sign up to be an ambassador here: https://birthmark.org/vbf-global-ambassadors/
#VBFGlobalAmbassadors #VascularBirthmarks #VBF
Tucker is so excited! π€©
VBF International May Month of Awareness is less than two weeks away! Join us in making a difference! Email Kiana at kiana@birthmark.org for Month of Awareness ideas!
#VBFMoA2026 #VBFDoA2026 #VBARS #VBF
THANK YOU for participating in this session of VB Chats!
If you have any comments about or suggestions for VB Chats, please email kiana@birthmark.org
As always, stay locked on to our socials for everything #VBF
π Dr. Lindaβs Fact of the Week π
Dr. Linda, PhD, President and Founder of the Vascular Birthmarks Foundation
Research is key to unlocking more answers. Together, we can spread awareness and support families on this journey! πͺ
#VascularBirthmarks #VBF #MedicalFacts #DrLindasFactOfTheWeek
Join us today, Friday, April 17, 2026 at 12 PM ET / 9 AM PT as we discuss the topic: Radical Acceptance.
Hosted by Samantha Drazin LMHC, and VBF Global Ambassador Kiana Smith.
#RadicalAcceptance #BirthmarkCommunity #SelfAcceptance
Meet Lauren Starr, recipient of the VBF 2023 Dr. Ana M. Duarte Empowering Women Scholarship. Visit https://www.facebook.com/VascularBirthmarksFoundation to read the full interview.
Apply here for the 2026-2027 academic year: https://birthmark.org/scholarships
β οΈ APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 30, 2026
Don't miss out on the next Vascular Birthmarks (VB) Chats happening TOMORROW!
Topic: Radical Acceptance
Friday, April 17, 2026
12 PM ET / 9 AM PT
Hosted by Samantha Drazin LMHC, and VBF Global Ambassador Kiana Smith
#RadicalAcceptance #BirthmarkCommunity #SelfAcceptance
YOU are MORE than your Birthmark...I am MORE than MY Birthmark..
Hello Hunter!
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/
It's that simple! Thank you Katie and Jack!
Mark your calendar! #VBF Day of Awareness, May 15thπ€©
#PutOnYourBirthmark β€οΈ
#VascularBirthmarks #VBFMoA2026 #VBFDoA2026 #VBARS #VBF
Did you know, the VBF successfully lobbied Congressman John Sweeney in 2004, and May 15th was declared VBF Day of Awareness? In 2005, the VBF declared May Month of Awareness!
On May 15th, don't forget to #PutonYourBirthmark!
#VascularBirthmarks #VBFMoA2026 #VBFDoA2026 #VBARS #VBF
The VBF promotes awareness and offers psychosocial support services to help navigate the challenges of having a VBARS in today's world.
Turn the cost of your hot beverage order into a donation for VBF instead!
Donate today at: https://birthmark.org/cupofconfidence
#Donate #VBFGivesHope
Presenting our VBF Expert of the Week!
Dr. Gregory Levitin
Leave a review about this expert here: https://birthmark.org/vbf-expert-feedback/
Contact or read more about this Expert by visiting one of the links below:
https://birthmark.org/vbf-experts
#VascularAnomalies #VBF #LaserTreatment
Join Dr. Linda and VBF Expert Dr. J. Stuart Nelson, MD, PhD, on Monday, April 27, 2026 at 7 PM ET / 4 PM PT.
π§πΌπ½πΆπ°: Lasers, Lasers, and New Lasers
You can watch this Live session and submit questions real-time here: https://www.facebook.com/VascularBirthmarksFoundation/
Interested in submitting a 30-60sec Motivational Monday video? Email kiana@birthmark.org
#MotivationalMonday
#VBFBU π
Have fun while raising funds for the VBF! Host a 'Sip and Paint' event in your community during VBF International May Month of Awareness. Join us in making a difference! Email Kiana at kiana@birthmark.org for more Month of Awareness ideas!
#VBFMoA2026 #VBFDoA2026 #VBARS #VBF
Thank you for joining us! Did you have fun? Let's do this again!
Order your customized VBF Birthmark Doll here: https://www.kikilishop.com/vbfbirthmarkdolls
With every purchase, $10 is donated directly to VBF to support free clinics and advocacy initiatives.
#VBF #VBFBirthmarkDoll
Happening TODAY!
Virtual VBF Birthmark Doll Tea Party
Sunday, April 12, 2026
3 PM ET / 12 PM PT
You do not need a customized doll to participate in the Virtual VBF Tea Party. Any doll is welcome!
Pre-Register here https://birthmark.org/vbfteaparty
Happening TOMORROW
Virtual VBF Birthmark Doll Tea Party
Sunday, April 12, 2026
3 PM ET / 12 PM PT
Hosted by VBF Global Ambassador Paige Lauren Billiot
Pre-Register here https://birthmark.org/vbfteaparty
Order your customized VBF Birthmark Doll here: https://www.kikilishop.com/vbfbirthmarkdolls
Join Dr. Linda and VBF Expert Dr. J. Stuart Nelson, MD, PhD, on Monday, April 27, 2026 at 7 PM ET / 4 PM PT.
π§πΌπ½πΆπ°: Lasers, Lasers, and New Lasers
You can watch this Live session and submit questions real-time here: https://www.facebook.com/VascularBirthmarksFoundation/
Vascular Birthmarks (VB) Chats
Topic: Radical Acceptance
Friday, April 17, 2026
12 PM ET / 9 AM PT
Hosted by Samantha Drazin LMHC, and VBF Global Ambassador Kiana Smith
Register at birthmark.org/VBchats
π Dr. Lindaβs Fact of the Week π
Dr. Linda, PhD, President and Founder of the Vascular Birthmarks Foundation
Research is key to unlocking more answers. Together, we can spread awareness and support families on this journey! πͺ
#VascularBirthmarks #VBF #MedicalFacts #DrLindasFactOfTheWeek
Thank you for your donations on behalf of the Vascular Birthmarks Foundation! We are so grateful for your generosity.
#Donations #NonProfit #Charity #Giving #ThankYou #VBFGivesHope
What are you bringing to the Virtual #VBF Birthmark Doll Tea Party? π«π₯―
Virtual VBF Birthmark Doll Tea Party hosted by VBF Global Ambassador Paige Lauren Billiot on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT
Register here: https://birthmark.org/vbfteaparty/
YOU are MORE than your Birthmark...I am MORE than MY Birthmark...
Hello Freya!
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/
Presenting our VBF Expert of the Week!
Dr. Bernard Cohen
Leave a review about this expert here: https://birthmark.org/vbf-expert-feedback/
Contact or read more about this Expert by visiting one of the links below:
https://birthmark.org/vbf-experts
#ExpertOfTheWeek #VascularAnomalies #VBF
Interested in submitting a 30-60sec Motivational Monday video? Email kiana@birthmark.org
#MotivationalMonday
#VBFBU π
