2006 Recognition of Our Volunteers

THURSDAY VOLUNTEERS

• Amie Yaussy
  Vice President, Ohio Chapter
  Scleroderma Foundation

  “The first time I talked to Amie I contacted her to see about getting a group started. She sent me everything I needed plus she is there when I have questions. She keeps me informed about what is going on and I really like that. I try to the same for our group as she does for me. Funny thing is I haven’t actually met with her, but I always enjoy chatting with her. Thanks, Amie, for everything!”     Jerri Sue DeTray, Toledo Area Support Group

• Barbara Caldwell
  Group Leader
  Northwest Mississippi Scleroderma Support Group
  Scleroderma Foundation

  “Barbara Caldwell started the first and only support group in the State of Mississippi. She worked endless hours to form the group two years ago. She makes certain we have a gust speaker each month to share information about how to live a healthier lifestyle and provides resource information. Our group has one of the best patient education support groups in the nation. Barbara has diffuse scleroderma with lung involvement. Many days she must rely on oxygen to breathe, yet she always has time to offer support and information to anyone who calls her. She is proof that no matter what stage your disease is, you can always find time to volunteer your time to help support and educate. Our group is 14 miles from Memphis, Tenn. There is a wonderful scleroderma research center at the University of Tennessee-Memphis. Many in our group have been able to be in clinical research studies there. The research doctors have talked at our meetings many times, thanks to Barbara’s dedication to our support group. She certainly deserves to be recognized for her dedication.”

• Todd Roberson
  Independent Volunteer
  Canadian, Texas Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma Walk

  “Todd has always been very supportive and active in getting awareness out about scleroderma. He was a big part of the first-ever walk in Canadian, Texas. He helped organize, get awareness out to the community and to others, he helped set up the walk and did everything he could to help make the scleroderma walk such a great success. He continues to be very supportive in any way he can. He has been such a great help to the cause.”

• Rosemary Koetting
  Independent Volunteer
  Canadian, Texas Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma Walk

  “Rosemary did a great job in helping with the walk in Canadian. She got out awareness to the community and really worked hard for the cause. She helped in any way possible and did a great job with the walk.”

• Bonnie Haskell
  Board Member/Newsletter editor, Southern California Chapter
  Scleroderma Foundation

  “Bonnie worked hard to found the Scleroderma Foundation and after years with the Scleroderma Federation. Through the years she is active in any job necessary, and continues to be so.”

• Peggy Falgoust
  Vice President, Northern California Chapter
  Scleroderma Foundation

  “The Northern California Chapter has had a difficult year due to the loss of some key people. Peggy has stepped up to help carry the chapter through these difficult times. Thanks for the good work, Peggy!”

• Grant and Maie Dustin
  Secretary and Treasurer
  Scleroderma Society of Canada

  “Grant and Maie spend endless hours of volunteer time keeping the Scleroderma Society of Canada running smoothly. They do take some time off to babysit their grandkids. They are a couple who are very dedicated to the scleroderma cause.”