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Millions are waiting for a cure, and the VR Foundation is leading the fight against vitiligo through groundbreaking research, compassionate care, and empowering education.

Your support today fuels lifesaving initiatives—like World Vitiligo Day and AI-powered breakthroughs—offering hope to those who need it most.

Together, we can transform lives and bring the world closer to a cure. Act now—every donation makes a difference!


Our relentless pursuit of a vitiligo cure has led to remarkable progress. Here are just a few of the groundbreaking achievements we've made so far:

  • Launched and funded the World Vitiligo Day campaign to increase awareness of vitiligo.
  • Created innovative tools like AI-Guide or CloudBank to support Vitiligo research, care and education.
  • Conducted Master Classes on Vitiligo in eleven countries, and educated over three thousand doctors.
  • Published over 50 articles, reviews and other papers, Q&A and books in seven languages.
  • Supported vitiligo groups in the United States and ten other countries.

Other ways to donate

If you would rather donate with a check or money order, please mail it to:

VR Foundation
209 West 29th Str. #6205
New York NY 10001 USA

FAQOther Questions

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