What is Red4Veds?

Red4Veds is a global campaign to raise awareness of Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Red4Veds Day is the third Friday of May every year. In 2023 this falls on Friday the 19th. You can find out more about vEDS here.

How Can I Get Involved?

  1. Download our Red4Veds shareable materials below and upload them to your social media accounts on May 19th to show your support.
  2.  Post a picture of yourself wearing red on May 19th and use the hashtags #edsnzmay2023 and #REDS4VEDS to show your support.






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History of Red4Veds

REDS4VEDS was launched in May 2015 and is hosted by Annabelle’s Challenge, a UK based charity for Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. The campaign continues to gain momentum year on year helping to raise awareness for those who are touched by vascular EDS.