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Vascular Birthmarks Foundation
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The Vascular Birthmarks Foundation. Networking individuals with vascular birthmarks into proper treatment since 1994. We are making a difference! Visit https://birthmark.org/ to learn more about the VBF.
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Join us later today, Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 7:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT, for the next Adults Living With Advocacy Network (ALWAN) Zoom session.

Pre-register here: birthmark.org/alwan

#VascularBirthmarksFoundation #Supportgroups #Psychosocial #BirthmarkCommunity #LetsTalk
November 12, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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YOU are MORE than your Birthmark...I am MORE than MY Birthmark...

Hello Ellory!

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: birthmark.org/more-than-a-...
November 12, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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Presenting our #VBF Expert of the Week!

Dr. Bernard Cohen

Leave a review about this expert here: birthmark.org/vbf-expert-f...

Contact or read more about this Expert by visiting one of the links below:
birthmark.org/vbf-experts

#ExpertOfTheWeek #VascularAnomalies
November 12, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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Happy Veterans Day
November 11, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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Interested in submitting a 30-60sec Motivational Monday video? Email kiana@birthmark.org

#motivationalmonday
#VBFBU 😎
November 10, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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End of year giving - does your company have a matching gift program?

Bank of America, along with these other 20+ companies, will match your donation up to $5000 !!!

Check out the list birthmark.org/vbf-matching...

Thank You for helping us to make a difference!

#Donate #Nonprofit
November 10, 2025 at 2:48 AM
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What is YOUR Story

Email social@birthmark.org for more information about our social campaigns to create awareness, share stories of persons with birthmarks and help to motivate others in their birthmark journey.

#BirthmarkAwareness #VBF #InspireOthers
November 10, 2025 at 2:22 AM
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Create your own Give2myVBF personal fundraising page, for you or someone you love who is affected by a VBARS. Donations go directly to the Vascular Birthmarks Foundation's (VBF) non-profit mission. Every contribution makes a difference
https://birthmark.org/your-give2vbf-page-information/
#Donate

November 8, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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🌟 Dr. Linda’s Fact of the Week 🌟

"SWS is characterized by a facial port wine stain and associated neurological abnormalities."

Research is key to unlocking more answers. Together, we can spread awareness and support families on this journey! 💪
November 7, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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You can help to make a difference to a family affected by a Vascular Birthmark by giving just $10 per month. Supporting the VBF Mission is that easy!

Start donating today at birthmark.org/donate

LIKE and Share!

#VBFGivesHope #VascularAnomalies #VBF #Donate
November 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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The next Adults Living With Advocacy Network (ALWAN) Zoom session will be on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 7:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT.

Pre-register here: https://birthmark.org/alwan

#VascularBirthmarksFoundation #Supportgroups #Psychosocial #BirthmarkCommunity #LetsTalk
November 5, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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YOU are MORE than your Birthmark...I am MORE than MY Birthmark.
Hello Lindsay!
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/
November 5, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Presenting our VBF Expert of the Week!

Dr. Gerald Goldberg

Leave a review about this expert here: birthmark.org/vbf-expert-f...

Contact or read more about this Expert by visiting one of the links below:
birthmark.org/vbf-experts

#ExpertOfTheWeek #VBFExperts #VascularBirthmarksFoundation
November 4, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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Interested in submitting a 30-60sec Motivational Monday video? Email kiana@birthmark.org

#motivationalmonday
#VBFBU 😎
November 3, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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With each purchase, $10 goes directly to VBF to support life-changing programs. Bring joy to a loved one with a vascular birthmark and support VBF's mission by purchasing a doll today.

👉 Click Here to Shop https://www.kikilishop.com/vbfbirthmarkdolls

#BirthmarkDoll #VBFGivesHope #NonProfit
November 2, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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🌟 Dr. Linda’s Fact of the Week 🌟

Dr. Linda, PhD, Founder and Advocacy Director of the Vascular Birthmarks Foundation.
Research is key to unlocking more answers. Together, we can spread awareness and support families on this journey! 💪

#DrLindasFactOfTheWeek #VBF
October 31, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Happy Halloween! 🕷️
October 31, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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Dr. Linda REPOST:

Back in 1998, myself and our VBF founding medical director, Dr Martin Mihm, participated in evaluating a research study using a biological treatment called OK-432 ... read more here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1H8gpM1g4j/

Study link:
https://starborn1study.com/
October 30, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Presenting our VBF Experts of the Week!

Dr. Robert Rosen and Dr. Raghav Mattay

Dr. Linda will hosts both of these doctors on the next Facebook live, today at 4:30 PM ET / 1:30 PM PT.

Contact or read more about these Experts by visiting one of the links below:
birthmark.org/vbf-experts

#VBF
October 29, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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YOU are MORE than your Birthmark...I am MORE than MY Birthmark..

Hello Denise!
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/
October 29, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Join our VBF Facebook Live later today, Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 4:30 PM ET / 1:30 PM PT with Dr. Linda and guests, VBF Expert Dr. Robert Rosen MD and for the first time, NeuroInterventional Radiologist and Endovascular Neurosurgeon Expert, Dr. Raghav Mattay MD.
October 29, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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Tune in TOMORROW, Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 4:30 PM ET / 1:30 PM PT, for our next VBF Facebook Live with Dr. Linda and guests, VBF Expert Dr. Robert Rosen MD and for the first time, NeuroInterventional Radiologist and Endovascular Neurosurgeon Expert, Dr. Raghav Mattay MD.
October 28, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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Interested in submitting a 30-60sec Motivational Monday video? Email kiana@birthmark.org

#motivationalmonday
#VBFBU 😎
October 27, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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📣 Do you know of any great children’s books that promote self-confidence, diversity, or stories of overcoming challenges all while being affected by a vascular birthmark, anomaly and/or related syndrome (VBARS)? We’d love to hear your suggestions!

📚 https://birthmark.org/kidslibrary
October 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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THERE’S A NEW SHERIFF IN TOWN!!!

VBF is proud to announce the fulfillment of our succession plan, ensuring VBF will continue long into the future.

Introducing Steve Hartley, VBF’s first Executive Director to follow Founder, Dr Linda.

Full post here: www.facebook.com/share/p/19gP...
October 26, 2025 at 7:25 PM