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| https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-johnson-introduces-resolution-recognizing-vitiligo-awareness | Rep. Johnson Introduces Resolution Recognizing Vitiligo Awareness | 2019-10-17 | 2019 | 2019-10 | Democrat | House | GA | Hank Johnson | J000288 | hankjohnson.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) introduced H. Res. 636 to recognize October 17 as National Vitiligo Awareness Day. The bipartisan resolution has more than 30 cosponsors. Vitiligo is a long-term, chronic medical condition that results in loss of pigmentation in patches on the skin, hair, eyes, and inside of the mouth. The American Academy of Dermatology refers to vitiligo as a life-altering disorder that can result in low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression, especially when it becomes prevalent during childhood. Children with vitiligo have been found to be disproportionately bullied and are more likely to perform poorly at school. With suicide rates amongst bullied children found to be two to nine times higher for children living with this condition, a vitiligo diagnosis can have life-threatening consequences, said Rep. Johnson, who also has the condition. This resolution will show our support for the millions of men, women, and children suffering from vitiligo and highlight the importance of providing comprehensive medical and mental health support to Americans with chronic conditions. I am proud of this bipartisan effort and greatly appreciate the support of leaders within the vitiligo community, Rep. Johnson continued. Thanks to the tireless efforts of people like Stella Pavlides, Founder of the American Vitiligo Research Foundation President, and Natasha Pierre McCarthy, CEO of Vitiligo Bond, we are working to produce real change in the lives of those afflicted by vitiligo and increase awareness worldwide. These organizations have been promoting vitiligo awareness and education for decades, and it is my honor to bring the fight to Congress. "As a mother and educator this resolution not only will be another tool for planting seeds of hope but will positively impact children living with vitiligo," said Pierre McCarthy of Vitiligo Bond. "Educators nationally can use this day to talk about the importance of not bullying and respecting people's differences. Awareness is the keys. It will bring us one step closer to acceptance, reducing stigma and funding research." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |