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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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Vascular Birthmarks (VB) Chats with VBF Global Ambassadors Madalynn, Jessica and Paige
Topic: Competing in Pageants & Working in the Beauty and Modeling Industry.
Sunday, August 24, 2025
Time 10 AM ET / 3 PM GMT / 7:30 PM IST

Register here: birthmark.org/VBchats

09.08.2025 15:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌼For the month of August, raise $40 or more for the #VBF with a Facebook Fundraiser and receive a FREE COPY of Dr. Linda's book, Birthmarks Are Like Flowers 🌻

Email kiana@birthmark.org for info.

#BirthdayFundraiser #SpecialEvent #ChildrensBooks #nonprofit #VBFGivesHope

09.08.2025 15:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join Dr. Linda for a Paint and Sip Fundraiser to benefit the Vascular Birthmarks Foundation (#VBF).
Date: Monday, August 18, 2025.
Time: 5:30pm-7:00pm
At Orchard Tavern West, 2050 Western Ave, Guilderland.
Register at: birthmark.org/PaintAndSip

#PaintAndSip #FundraiserEvent

19.07.2025 01:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌟 Dr. Linda’s Fact of the Week 🌟

Together, we can spread awareness and support families on this journey! πŸ’ͺ

#VascularBirthmarks #BirthmarkAwareness #VBF #MedicalFacts #DrLindasFactOfTheWeek

09.08.2025 15:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We are glad you liked it Banksy!

πŸ“–Did you enjoy reading Birthmarks Are Like Flowers ? 🌻 Leave us a review here: birthmark.org/kidslibrary/#review

To receive this book, please make your donation here birthmark.org/book/

#BirthmarksAreLikeFlowers #ChildrensBooks #VBF #Donate

09.08.2025 15:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Click tinyurl.com/3cuyfnc7 to read this important publication related to Vascular Birthmarks, Anomalies, and Related Syndromes (VBARS).

#VBARS #PortWineStain #VascularAnomalies #MedicalResearch #VascularBirthmarks #CongenitalAnomalies

09.08.2025 15:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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YOU are MORE than your Birthmark...I am MORE than MY Birthmark.
Hello Finley!
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-birthmark

09.08.2025 15:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Presenting our #VBF Expert of the Week!

Leslie Graff, M.S., C.C.L.S.

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

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

#ExpertOfTheWeek #PsychosocialSupport

06.08.2025 01:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join Dr. Linda and Leslie Graff, M.S., C.C.L.S., Psychosocial and Developmental Expert, for a special #VBF Facebook Live on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 5 PM ET / 2 PM PT.

Topic: Back to School and VBARS (Vascular Birthmarks, Anomalies and/or Related Syndromes).

06.08.2025 01:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌞Summer is here in the Northern Hemisphere!

#VBF wants you to know how to best protect your vascular birthmark from the effects of sun exposure. Click birthmark.org/dr-lindas-vb... to download Dr. Linda’s VBF Fun in the Sun Sheet.

#suncare #skincare #vascularbirthmarks #skinprotection

04.08.2025 21:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Interested in submitting a 30-60sec Motivational Monday video? Email kiana@birthmark.org

#motivationalmonday
#VBFBU 😎

04.08.2025 21:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Do you have a child with a #VBARS? Are they starting school for the first time or experiencing issues coping with remarks?

Check out these Back To School Tips from #VBF Expert Leslie Graff, M.S., C.C.L.S., Psychosocial and Developmental Expert.

#BackToSchoolTips #PsychosocialSupport

04.08.2025 03:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌼 For the month of August, raise $40 or more for the #VBF with a Facebook Fundraiser and receive a FREE COPY of Dr. Linda's book Birthmarks Are Like Flowers 🌻

Email kiana@birthmark.org for info.

#BirthdayFundraiser #SpecialEvent #ChildrensBooks #VBF #nonprofit #VBFGivesHope

27.07.2025 00:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌟 Dr. Linda’s Fact of the Week 🌟

"Educating others about the visual appearance of a vascular birthmark is one of the best ways to combat ignorance and to stem off rude comments and stares"

#VascularBirthmarks #BirthmarkAwareness #VBF #MedicalFacts #DrLindasFactOfTheWeek

02.08.2025 01:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Welcome to our new VBF Global Ambassadors! 😎

Lorena Hixson
Simran Dhatt
Beth Andrews
Zhenchun Xi
Mackay Campbell

Help support the VBF Mission by becoming a VBF Global Ambassador. Learn more here: birthmark.org/vbf-global-ambassadors
#VBFGlobalAmbassadors

02.08.2025 01:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Presenting our #VBF Expert of the Week!

Dr. Anna Pinto, MD

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 #VascularBirthmarksFoundation #SturgeWeberSyndrome

30.07.2025 16:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join Dr. Linda and Leslie Graff, M.S., C.C.L.S., Psychosocial and Developmental Expert, for a special #VBF Facebook Live on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 5 PM ET / 2 PM PT.

Topic: Back to School and VBARS (Vascular Birthmarks, Anomalies and/or Related Syndromes).

30.07.2025 16:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Interested in submitting a 30-60sec Motivational Monday video? Email kiana@birthmark.org

#motivationalmonday
#VBFBU 😎

29.07.2025 03:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Summer is here in the Northern Hemisphere!
#VBF wants you to know how to best protect your vascular birthmark from the effects of sun exposure. Click birthmark.org/dr-lindas-vbf-fun-in-the-sun-facts to download Dr. Linda’s VBF Fun in the Sun Sheet.
#suncare #vascularbirthmarks #skinprotection

29.07.2025 03:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"There is no such thing as a perfect parent, so just be a real one." - Sue Atkins

27.07.2025 20:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

They are gorgeous

27.07.2025 00:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌼 For the month of August, raise $40 or more for the #VBF with a Facebook Fundraiser and receive a FREE COPY of Dr. Linda's book Birthmarks Are Like Flowers 🌻

Email kiana@birthmark.org for info.

#BirthdayFundraiser #SpecialEvent #ChildrensBooks #VBF #nonprofit #VBFGivesHope

27.07.2025 00:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join Dr. Linda and Leslie Graff, M.S., C.C.L.S. for our next VBF Facebook Live, Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 5 PM ET / 2 PM PT.

Submit questions real-time, by first liking us at facebook.com/VascularBirthmarksFoundation

#VascularBirthmarks #ChildLifeSpecialist #Parents #VBARS

25.07.2025 00:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Click birthmark.org/wp-content/u... to read this important publication related to Vascular Birthmarks, Anomalies, and Related Syndromes (VBARS).

#IndustryExperts #VascularBirthmarks #VascularLesions #VascularMalformations

25.07.2025 00:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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YOU are MORE than your Birthmark...I am MORE than MY Birthmark...

Hello Krystie!

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-...

23.07.2025 21:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Presenting our #VBF Expert of the Week!

Dr. Robert Rosen, MD.

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

23.07.2025 21:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Summer is here in the Northern Hemisphere!
#VBF wants you to know how to best protect your vascular birthmark from the effects of sun exposure. Click birthmark.org/dr-lindas-vbf-… to download Dr. Linda’s VBF Fun in the Sun Sheet.
#suncare #skincare #vascularbirthmarks #skinprotection

21.07.2025 21:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Sameeee. Its been hot πŸ”₯ πŸ₯΅

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Dr. Linda REPOST:

"Observing life changing new venous malformation treatments with @ Dr Naiem Nassiri
At Vascular Care Center in Ct!

Successful treatment of a venous malformation of bottom of foot"

To learn more, tune in to our 100th VBF Facebook LIVE today at 6 PM ET / 3 PM PT.

21.07.2025 16:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“£ 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)? Submit your ideas on our website! πŸ“š birthmark.org/kidslibrary

21.07.2025 03:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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