American Vitiligo Research Foundation

General Organizational Information

Organization Name:

Organization Acronym:

AVRF

Year Established:

1995

Type of organization:

International organization

Mission Statement:

American Vitiligo Research Foundation Inc. (AVRF) provides public awareness about vitiligo through dedicated work, education and counseling. We seek to make a difference worldwide to those afflicted by the disease, focusing on children and their families. We embrace diversity and encourage acceptance. The AVRF encourages higher ethical standards in research, and therefore supports finding a cure through alternatives to animal testing.

Status of organization:

Incorporated non-profit

Professional/Medical Board?:

Yes

501(c)3 Status?:

Yes

Paid staff?:

Yes

Board of Directors?:

Yes

Serves the following conditions

Diseases:

Vitiligo

Organizational Contact Information

Prefix:

Ms.

Title:

President

First Name:

Stella

Last Name:

Pavlides

Address:

PO Box 7540

Clearwater, 33758

United States

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Phone:

+1 727 461 3899

Fax:

+1 727 461 4796

Email:

vitiligo@avrf.org

Website Address:

http://www.avrf.org/

Resources and Services Provided

Languages spoken:

English

Greek

Printed materials available in:

English

Information provided for:

Affected individuals

Other

Range of services include:

Referrals to local chapter or group

Referrals to research studies

Other

Awareness programs

Other

Educational materials include:

Pamphlet(s)

Newsletter

Website

Other

Conferences/workshops for:

Public

Professionals

Other

Financial assistance for:

Other