Must see: The Nine discusses World Vitiligo Day 2012 on FoxTV, with Lee Thomas (link to Fox TV, a pop-up window will open)

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World Vitiligo Day 2012 bonds Michael Jackson with Fox 2's Lee Thomas. Read article

As many of you probably already know, Fox 2's Lee Thomas lives with Vitiligo. Raising awareness - and reaching out to people around the world who live with the disease - has been a daily mission for Lee. He even produced an award-winning documentary on his experience.

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Watch 7-minute clip about Lee Thomas, award-winning TV anchor and entertainment guru on ABC (link to YouTube, a pop-up window will open)

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Watch 9-minute interview with Lee Thomas by Larry King, part 1 and part 2, on CNN (link to YouTube, a pop-up window will open)

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Watch 5-minute clip about Michael Jackson's vitiligo on Today Daily Show (link to YouTube, a pop-up window will open)

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National Daily Newspaper: Tainted skin vitiligo

Michael Jackson, the king of pop, suffered from a skin disease called vitiligo. LARA ADEJORO, in this report takes a look at the prevalence of the case. Read article

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Leanna’s record-breaking challenge for vitiligo

18-year old Leanna Shuttleworth is about to embark on a record-breaking challenge, which involves climbing two of the world’s highest mountains – Mount Everest and Mount Lhotse – back to back, in just 24 hours. Speaking about reasons behind the climb, Leanna commented: “We have chosen to raise money for the Vitiligo Society as my mum is affected by the condition.” Read more

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