Events - 25 Jun 06:30🇬🇧 World Vitiligo Day 2023 - UK

Event

Online

The Vitiligo Society UK has announced the World Vitiligo Day 2023 Celebration on June 25th at 6:30 pm. This virtual event, following last year’s success, will feature a fantastic lineup of inspirational and informative guest speakers:

  • 6:30 PM - 6:45 PM Welcome and introduction, by Natalie Ambersley
  • 6:45 PM - 7:15 PM Q&A Session: How to support a child, family member or partner with vitiligo, by Dr. Linda Papodopoulos
  • 7:15 PM - 7:45 PM My journey from hiding my skin to launching the ‘Positively Diverse’ campaign, by Joti Gata-Aura
  • 7:45 PM - 8:00 PM Break
  • 8:00 PM - 8:30 PM How vitiligo has shaped my career and my role as a father, by Kirpal Bhogal
  • 8:30 PM - 9:00 PM Approaching dating, relationships and intimacy with confidence, by Charlene Douglas

The event is free to join, and takes place over Zoom. You are welcome to join us and dip in and out to listen to the speakers that interest you. This year, the Vitiligo Society UK will focus on how we we can look after loved ones; be unafraid to form new & intimate relationships; and overcome barriers to live positive, fulfilled lives.

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