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CaNVAS is a multi-institutional research consortium to address the rare nature of vascular anomalies This is not a patient support group nor medical advice.

CaNVAS aims to advance the care of patients, both children and adults, affected by vascular anomalies through the promotion and facilitation of multicentered, collaborative, clinical, translational, and outcomes research. The long-term vision of CaNVAS is to be an internationally recognized collaborative research consortium whose members conduct high-quality clinical and translational research aimed at improving the care of patients with vascular anomalies and related disorders. A consortium objective is the inclusion of multidisciplinary members from other fields with expertise in the care of patients with vascular anomalies. The consortium is expanding its membership of pediatric hematology-oncology centers. The operation of CaNVAS adheres to the following values: collaboration, credibility, curiosity and commitment to care. Collaboration with mutual respect to advance our common goals
Ethical standards that maintain accountability for the integrity of our research
Fostering and supporting efficiency and productivity of research
Design and ex*****on of novel and prospective research in the field
A commitment of collective resources to pursue the CaNVAS research goals
Advocacy for evidence-based and compassionate care for patients with vascular anomalies. To donate, please ensure you select CaNVAS from the drop-down menu: https://give2.chop.edu/give/313517/ #!/donation/checkout

This page is intended to distribute information and updates about CaNVAS' research and operations.

11/05/2025

🐾🎩 Calling all fabulous fur babies! It’s time to strut your stuff at our 2026 CaNVAS Virtual Pet Pageant. Dress your pet in their fanciest outfit or classiest costume and join the online cuteness showdown of the year!

Whichever pet raises the most money will be crowned the 2026 CaNVAS Pet of the Year 👑🏆💃🏼

To submit your dapper dogs & classy cats into the pageant, complete this form: redcap.link/CaNVASpet

Submissions for the Pet Pageant will be open until November 28th.

The Pet Pageant will take place beginning November 24th. Check back soon for the site.

All money raised will directly go to CaNVAS to help advance research and clinical advancements for the vascular anomaly community.

💃🐶🐱

10/30/2025

Member Institution Arkansas Children’s Hospital Vascular Anomalies team hosted their first Family Day on October 4, 2025! Amazing turnout, inspiring stories, and a shared mission—to bring awareness, education, and hope to those affected by rare vascular diseases. (Pictured above is Arkansas Children’s Hospital’s team of physicians, nurses, and researchers)

10/28/2025

🎩🐾 Calling All Fabulous Fur Babies!

It’s time to strut your stuff at the 2026 CaNVAS Virtual Pet Pageant! 💃🐶🐱
Dress your pet in their fanciest outfit or classiest costume and join the online cuteness showdown of the year!

👑 The pet that raises the most money will be crowned the 2026 CaNVAS Pet of the Year! 🏆

📝 How to Enter:
Submit your dapper dogs and classy cats here ➡️ redcap.link/CaNVASpet

📅 Important Dates:
• Submissions open: Now through November 28
• Pageant begins: November 24 (Check back soon for the event site!)

💖 All proceeds directly support CaNVAS — helping advance research and clinical innovations for the vascular anomaly community.

So grab those bow ties, tutus, and tiaras… and let’s make some magic for a great cause! ✨🐾

09/16/2025

Meet the CaNVAS members- Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) edition ✨🌅

CHLA’s Vascular Anomalies Center (VAC), located in the heart of Los Angeles, serves families across Southern California and beyond. The core multidisciplinary team includes specialists in hematology/oncology, ENT, dermatology, interventional radiology, pediatric surgery, plastic surgery and psychology, with expert physician support in medical genetics, gastroenterology, neuro-interventional radiology, interventional cardiology, and orthopedics. Their coordinated care model ensures comprehensive evaluation and access to a range of treatment options, from medications to slow the progression of vascular anomalies and aid with symptoms, to procedural treatments such as sclerotherapy, laser, and surgery. The CHLA VAC team takes pride in providing comprehensive care for both children and their families. Through collaboration with their pediatric psychologist, the team is able to deliver more personalized, needs-focused care.

https://www.chla.org/vascular-anomalies-center

Donate to CaNVAS: www.research.chop.edu/donatetocanvas

08/21/2025

Meet Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, a member of CaNVAS 🎸🌄

The Vascular Anomalies team at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt evaluates and treats children and adults across the full spectrum of vascular anomalies, including hemangiomas, vascular malformations, vascular tumors, genetic syndromes, and unknown lesions. Vanderbilt offers the only multidisciplinary vascular anomalies clinic in Middle Tennessee. The Vanderbilt Vascular Anomalies program is co-directed by pediatric hematology-oncology and pediatric otolaryngology. The multidisciplinary clinic includes core physicians from pediatric ENT, pediatric hematology, pediatric dermatology, pediatric plastic surgery, diagnostic and interventional radiology and genetics. We have a dedicated nurse care coordinator and program coordinators.

The vascular anomalies multidisciplinary clinic meets twice a month, when the team discusses your child's case in a roundtable setting to create an individualized treatment plan. Our therapy options include state-of-the-art medications, sclerotherapy, laser treatments and open surgical procedures. We also offer genetic testing and supportive care, including physical and occupational therapy, compression garments and access to a certified lymphedema specialist. We actively participate in industry-sponsored and CaNVAS consortium-sponsored clinical trials and research studies for patients with vascular anomalies.

To learn more, please visit https://www.childrenshospitalvanderbilt.org/locations/vanderbilt-childrens-vascular-anomalies-clinic.

05/28/2025

Exciting news ‼️ CaNVAS is now on Instagram. Give us a follow to stay up to date on all things CaNVAS.

05/19/2025

‼️FINAL HOURS‼️

The CaNVAS virtual art auction close tonight at 11:59 pm EST.

Get your final bids in before it’s too late.

Reminders 📝
⭐️Auction site: http://bidpal.net/canvas
⭐️ Bidding closes tonight, May 19th at 11:59 pm EST
⭐️ All funds will go directly to CaNVAS
⭐️ Shipping will only take place in the US

05/15/2025

4 days left!!!

‼️EXTENDED‼️

The CaNVAS virtual art auction has been extended until May 19th at 11:59 pm EST.

Be sure to keep bidding on your favorite pieces, they won’t last long ⏳💨. The auction will close on May 19th 11:59 pm EST.

Reminders 📝
⭐️Auction site: http://bidpal.net/canvas
⭐️ Bidding will be open until May 19th at 11:59 pm EST
⭐️ All funds will go directly to CaNVAS
⭐️ Shipping will only take place in the US

05/12/2025

05/09/2025

⏳ Time is ticking… 3 days left ⏳

CaNVAS for a Cause Virtual Art Auction 2025 is 6 days away ‼️ Have your eye on piece? Be sure to log onto the auction on April 28th to start bidding.

⭐️ Auction site: http://bidpal.net/canvas
⭐️ Bidding begins April 28th- May 12th
⭐️ All funds will go directly to CaNVAS
⭐️ Shipping will only take place in the US

05/08/2025

‼️Announcement: Only 4 more days remain to bid‼️

Bidding is open for just 4 more days! Be sure to start bidding on your favorite pieces, they won’t last long ⏳💨. The auction will close on May 12th 11:59 pm EST.

Reminders 📝
⭐️Auction site: http://bidpal.net/canvas
⭐️ Bidding will be open until May 12th at 11:59 pm EST
⭐️ All funds will go directly to CaNVAS
⭐️ Shipping will only take place in the US

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