Our work is entirely funded by private donations – we receive no money from government. Your money will help us continue funding research into vitiligo and supporting people affected by the condition.
Our Supporters
We are very proud of our distinguished supporters whose generosity proves their support of our programs, our organization, and our community. Some of our donors give to more than one vitiligo support organization: to the VR Foundation for its highly focused and effective research program and to other vitiligo organizations for their advocacy and support services.
The Board of Directors expresses gratitude to the following individuals and organizations for their support of the VRF mission.
- Lifetime Benefactors
Organizations that donated over $1,000,000 each
Aksenov Family Foundation - Distinguished Benefactors
Organizations that donated up to $1,000,000 each
Google Inc. - Distinguished Sponsors
Individuals and organizations that donated from up to $100,000 each
Incyte - Distinguished Patrons
Individuals who donated from $1 000 to $10 000 each:
- <Anonymous>
- Anna Altukhova
- Audrey VanStockum
- Dutchphone Holdings Inc.
- Jose Luis Manzanares
- Rajanikanth Kanakameda
- Sean O'Donnel
- Shannon McIntush
- Steve Klein
- Teleup LLC.
- TVOE Inc.
FAQOther Questions
- I have vitiligo: will my children have vitiligo, too?
Children born to parents who both have the disorder are more likely to develop vitiligo. However, most children will not get vitiligo even if one parent has it. In children with...
- Vitiligo and hearing loss: any connection?
Vitiligo, primarily known for skin discoloration, can also affect melanocytes in the inner ear, potentially influencing hearing. Hearing loss isn't unique to vitiligo patients a...
- What causes vitiligo?
Surprisingly, the causes of vitiligo are yet to be precisely established. Researchers know the cause is pre-wired in your genes, just waiting for a bad luck moment. In about hal...
Though it is not always easy to treat vitiligo, there is much to be gained by clearly understanding the diagnosis, the future implications, treatment options and their outcomes.
Many people deal with vitiligo while remaining in the public eye, maintaining a positive outlook, and having a successful career.
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