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Week of Conference

The 2023 National Scleroderma Conference and Kids Get Scleroderma Too! Conference is this weekend!

Today we launched the start of the 2023 National Scleroderma Conference and Kids Get Scleroderma Too! Conference. Whether you are virtual or in person in Orlando, Florida, join us July 14, 15, and 16 for conference. 

Thank you to everyone who attended the first day of conference. We cannot wait to share what is in store for the next two days!

Are you or someone you love living with scleroderma? Don't miss this opportunity to learn more from doctors, experts and community leaders, while connecting with other who understand your experience.

Sign up now at scleroderma.org/conference.

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Light Up

Thank you for sending us pictures of your light ups and proclamations

Thank you to everyone who worked hard to light up their community and receive proclamations!

Share photos from proclamations and light-ups you have secured, please complete this form: scleroderma.org/awareness_light_up_photo_submit

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Mental Health America

2023 BIPOC Mental Health Toolkit in commemoration of Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month!

Mental Health America is excited to announce the release of our highly anticipated 2023 BIPOC Mental Health Toolkit in commemoration of Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month!

This year, our theme is Culture, Community, & Connection. Our lives are deeply intertwined with the environments around us. Who and what we are surrounded by impacts our mental health and overall wellness. In particular, Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) populations are faced with disproportionate amounts of historical trauma and displacement that have challenged how these communities remain sustainable and continue to thrive. Despite countless attempts to take away power, erase histories, and diminish future successes, BIPOC communities continue to prosper. Culture, community, and connection are pillars that support and uplift BIPOC individuals when the dangers of oppression and systemic racism threaten the environments where BIPOC individuals live, work, play, and thrive. Download The 2023 BIPOC Mental Health Month Toolkit.

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Research

Apply now for the 2024 Grant Cycle

The National Scleroderma Foundation is the leading nonprofit supporter of peer-reviewed, scleroderma research to discover the cause, understand the mechanism, and overcome scleroderma forever. Since its inception, the Foundation has committed over $30.8 million for scleroderma research, which continues as a priority of our mission.

Funding opportunities are available for early career and established investigators, and applications are due by September 15, 2023.

Learn more at scleroderma.org/researchapply.

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Adult Living with Localized Scleroderma

Adults and Parents of Children and Teens with Localized Scleroderma

ZOOM: Wednesday, July 15, 7 p.m. ET

The Adults Living with Localized Scleroderma and Parents Support Group will meet on July 15 at 7 p.m. Eastern. For meeting details and zoom link, please email LocalizedSG@scleroderma.org.

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