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Event
4350 Rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest Westmount, QC H3Z 1R1 Canada
We invite you to a night filled with inspirational stories and entertainment. Aiesha Robinson, founder of the non-profit organization Born To Rise, hopes to spread her message of her personal struggles and acceptance of vitiligo, and also to promote an important dialogue about empowerment of youth that seems to be lacking within society today. Come find out what Born To Rise represents, all while meeting some interesting individuals. 'Being the guiding light for individuals isolated in the darkness of life's obstacles and issues.'
Doors open at 6.00 PM where you can purchase food, while checking out informative booths. Show will commence at 7.00 PM.
When: Saturday, 25 April 2015 at 7:00 PM (EDT)
Where: Westmount High School
4350 Rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest
Westmount, QC H3Z 1R1
Canada
Contacts: www.facebook.com/borntorise.mtl
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 wit...
- Does halo nevi affect vitiligo development?
Halo nevi — nevi with an depigmented circle around it, usually on the trunk — are about 10x more common in vitiligo patients than in the general population, especially in childr...
- Is it possible to stop the progression of vitiligo?
It is true that vitiligo progression could be stopped in 4 out of 5 cases by the use of potent systemic corticosteroids - that is, oral medications. However, systemic corticost...
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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