Where to Start
More than 300,000 Americans live with some type of scleroderma. Today, the face of scleroderma includes people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. Scleroderma can affect young parents, children, grandparents, and teenagers. Thanks to the passion and dedication of countless volunteers, scientists, and supporters, we’re advancing our mission faster than ever.
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One of the most challenging things about scleroderma is that it presents differently in each person. Find the right resources for you.
Please join us in welcoming Brian Perkins as the Director of Communications. In this role, he will oversee all…
Please welcome Jean Martinho to the Foundation as our Senior Director, Philanthropy! In this role, she will lead the…
Please join us in welcoming Kryston Skinner as the Executive Director of the Pacific Northwest Chapter. Kryston joins the…
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The Foundation’s peer-reviewed research grant program is a leader in scleroderma research. Learn more about how this program accelerates the search for better treatments, and ultimately, a cure.