Podcasts - 03 Mar `25From Lost to Found: 50 Years of the National Vitiligo Act (Ep. 24)

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In this episode, we uncover the forgotten history of the National Vitiligo Act—a bold bill from the 1970s aimed at transforming lives affected by vitiligo. Thought lost to time, it was rediscovered in 2015 by Yan Valle, CEO of the Vitiligo Research Foundation, reigniting hope and advocacy.

Join us as we explore

🎙️ The origins of the Act and its champion, Congressman Parren J. Mitchell, who faced vitiligo himself.
🎙️ The emotional rediscovery and its lasting impact on the vitiligo community.
🎙️ How a piece of 1975 legislation echoed in 2017 and 2024.
🎙️ The controversy over shifting the proposed October 17th date from World Vitiligo Day on June 25th.

This episode isn’t just about a bill—it’s about the passion and persistence that fueled a movement in the US. Whether you’re connected to the vitiligo community or curious about the power of advocacy, this story will inspire you.

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