The VEDS Movement offers free medical ID bracelets to individuals with confirmed Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (VEDS), made available through a generous donation from the Daskal Family Foundation.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for a free medical ID bracelet, applicants must submit:
- A genetic testing report showing a pathogenic or likely pathogenic variant in COL3A1, OR
- A letter from a physician, preferably a geneticist or knowledgeable cardiologist, clearly stating that a clinical diagnosis of VEDS has been made. The letter must state that other related syndromes have been ruled out (this is usually accomplished via genetic testing, physical examination, and vascular imaging.)
Applicants unable to provide the required documentation confirming a VEDS diagnosis will unfortunately not qualify for a free VEDS Medical ID.
Why Medical IDs Are Important
People with VEDS face risks of life-threatening complications, including arterial ruptures, organ ruptures, and lung collapse. A medical ID helps communicate these risks to emergency medical personnel when you cannot.
Available Locations
Free medical IDs are available to confirmed VEDS patients in the United States, Canada, and select countries across Europe, Asia, Africa, and Oceania. A full list* of countries where free Medical IDs can be shipped can be found below.
How to Apply
Submit your request with required documentation through our application form.
For questions about this program, please contact Joy at mailto:jfoote@thevedsmovement.org.
For Italian recipients: If you’ve incurred additional duty charges on your shipment, please contact Joy for possible reimbursement options.
Made possible through the VEDS Emergency Awareness Project and partnership with Sticky J Medical ID.
*Full list of countries where free Medical IDs can be shipped: United States, Australia, Austria, Barbados, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Puerto Rico, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom
We are so grateful for Dr. Daskal’s generosity and commitment to improving the lives of those living with VEDS, and are honored to assist in providing such an important resource to the community.
Ryan Rodarmer, Director, The VEDS Movement
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