Tampa Bay 28 anchor Wendy Ryan helped shine a spotlight on vitiligo awareness this weekend, serving as emcee for the 4th annual Vitiligo Awareness Walk at Al Lopez Park on Saturday morning.

The event, organized by Beautifully Unblemished, a nonprofit support group for individuals living with vitiligo, brought together those affected by the condition. Vitiligo is a skin condition characterized by the loss of pigment.

This, along with their families and friends, fosters understanding, encouragement, and a sense of community.

In addition to leading the walk, Wendy also hosted a fireside chat with a representative from Incyte, the events main sponsor.

"I just knew I wanted to create sort of impact in the scientific community," said Shrina Marvania, Incyte's Immunology Therapeutic Specialis

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