Let’s raise the beat for WVD-2024 and ask Google for a special Doodle dedicated to World Vitiligo Day on June 25th!

Here’s the idea: if we send enough requests to the Google Doodle team, they might give it serious consideration and feature WVD on the search page, either globally or domestically. If approved (fingers crossed!), Google’s artists will create an amazing design for the event.

We tried this in 2015 and again in 2016 with limited success, but that was before the UN acknowledged WVD and other memorable campaign milestones. This year, we’re stronger than ever, so let’s try again! We've shared a sample letter to the Doodle team on Google Docs and the same is attached as PDF here below. Feel free to copy, edit to your taste, and email it—and don’t forget to get your friends to do the same!

And if it doesn’t work this year? Plan B: participate in the Google Doodle competition for 2025, running from January to March. There are competitions in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and countries across Asia and Latin America. Contestants can submit creative works, from sketches to interactive games or audio/video recordings. The winner, selected based on online votes, artistic merit, and subject matter, will have their Doodle featured on Google’s homepage for a day, along with awards for school, Google swag, and merchandise.

What is a Google Doodle?

A Google Doodle is a creative twist on the Google logo, temporarily transforming it to celebrate events, holidays, historical figures, and milestones. These artistic, often interactive illustrations on the Google homepage link to informative content about the subject being honored.

Key Highlights:

• Celebrations: Google Doodles mark significant dates, people, and events with animations, artwork, and interactive features.
• Themes: They cover holidays (e.g., Christmas, Diwali), anniversaries (e.g., famous birthdays), cultural celebrations, and social issues.
• Global Reach: Doodles appear on Google homepages worldwide, reflecting local and regional observances.
• Interactive Fun: Some Doodles are interactive, offering games, stories, or creative tools.
• Tributes: They honor icons from various fields, including science, art, and entertainment.
• Special Series: Google runs themed series like "Women's History Month" and "Google Doodle for Google Earth."
• Awareness: Doodles raise awareness about public health, social justice, and humanitarian causes.
• Educational: They encourage learning with links to articles, videos, and books.
• Cultural Phenomenon: People eagerly anticipate new Doodles and share their favorites on social media.

In a nutshell, Google Doodles are a fun, engaging way to celebrate and learn about important moments and figures in history. Check The story behind Doodles or Discover how Doodles are made.

Together, we can make WVD-2024 unforgettable!

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