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About Vasculitis
Vasculitis is a general term that refers to inflammation of the blood vessels. It is used to describe a family of nearly 20 rare diseases, characterized by narrowing, weakening or scarring of the blood vessels, which can restrict blood flow and damage vital organs and tissues.
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Support Groups
The Vasculitis Foundation (VF) offers online support group meetings for people with vasculitis and their families. VF online support meetings are led by a facilitator and a VF staff person. The VF also supports a number of affiliated groups.
Events
The VF hosts a wide variety of educational webinars, virtual workshops & classes, and more. Supporters around the world host walks, runs, dinner benefits and tournaments in support of the VF’s mission.
Conferences
The VF’s in-person educational vasculitis conferences provide opportunities to learn from vasculitis experts and meet other people who understand what it is like to live with vasculitis.
Community Voices
Annaruth - Vasculitis Community Hero 2024
Brandi - Vasculitis Community Hero 2024
Lexey - Vasculitis Community Hero 2024
Maya - Vasculitis Community Hero 2024
Nina - Vasculitis Community Hero 2024
Noelle - Vasculitis Community Hero 2024
Rachel - Vasculitis Community Hero 2024
Trena - Vasculitis Community Hero 2024
Daniel - Vasculitis Community Hero 2024
Jasmine - Vasculitis Community Hero 2024
Geraldine and Joe Vasculitis Community Hero 2024
Ezra's Story: Vasculitis Patient Hero 2023
Lauren's Story: Vasculitis Patient Hero 2023
Sherry's Story: Vasculitis Patient Hero 2023
Marie's Story: Vasculitis Care Partner Hero 2023
Litzcelis' Story: Vasculitis Patient Hero 2023
Lawrence's Story: Vasculitis Care Partner Hero 2023
Kristen's Story: Vasculitis Patient Hero 2023
Ed's Story: Vasculitis Patient Hero 2023
Doug's Story: Vasculitis Care Partner Hero 2023
David's Story: Vasculitis Care Partner Hero 2023
Bob's Story: Vasculitis Care Partner Hero 2023
Aggelos Story: Vasculitis Patient Hero 2023