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Event
McCormick & Schmick's Restaurant at 1 E. Wacker Dr., Chicago
Vitiligo support group in Chicago will have last meetup of the year at McCormick & Schmick's Restaurant at 1 E. Wacker Dr. on Thursday, November 20, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
This group is for people with vitiligo, friends & family of vitiligo sufferers, practitioners. We'll meet once per quarter to talk about vitiligo treatment options, new vitiligo research, to support, educate, and advocate.
For more details check out Facebook page or contact Audrey at avanstockum@recouleur.com
Come out for an evening of good conversation and exchanging information on vitiligo.
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