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Friday, September 15, 2006– Issue #159	eLetter Archive

Gala Just Got Rosier

Chris Harrison, host of the popular ABC reality romance show “The Bachelor,” will join us as the auctioneer for the National Gala, to be held Saturday, Oct. 14, at the luxurious Four Seasons Hotel in Las Vegas. Harrison has hosted “The Bachelor” since 2002.

"Rheumatology News" Reports: "Bosentan Aids Heart Function in Systemic Sclerosis"

AMSTERDAM — Short-term bosentan therapy improved myocardial perfusion and contractility in systemic sclerosis patients, Dr. Yannick Allanore reported at the annual European Congress of Rheumatology.

(May require free registration to "Rheumatology News.")

"Skin & Allergy News" Reports: "Upcoming Trials May Speed Scleroderma Treatments in Pipeline"

CHICAGO — A new era is emerging in the management of systemic sclerosis, and within five years the number of available drugs should resemble the sort of variety seen with other rheumatic disease treatment options, Dr. John Varga said at a symposium sponsored by the American College of Rheumatology.

(May require free registration to "Skin & Allergy News.")

Workplace Giving ...

... is an excellent way to support the Scleroderma Foundation's mission of support, education, and research!

United Way Logo Does your workplace participate in United Way? Are you a Federal employee? Does your organization have its own workplace giving campaign? If your answer is yes to any of these questions, you can support the Scleroderma Foundation through easy payroll deductions.

You can help the fight against scleroderma by spreading the word about the Scleroderma Foundation among your colleagues. Let them know the Foundation is an option for their workplace giving donations.

It's the perfect time to get involved! Most workplace giving campaigns are launched in the fall, and take effect January 1.

Updated Brochure from NIAMS – "Questions and Answers about Raynaud's Phenomenon"

This wonderful brochure from NIAMS has recently been updated. It is available for FREE on the NIAMS website.

You Can Post Messages Any Time On Our "Get Connected" Bulletin Board

In addition to our nationwide network of Chapters and Support Groups, we offer you electronic ways to connect with other people.

Upcoming Events

	September 16 (Sat.): Texas Chapter "Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma" Walk (Canadian, Texas)
	September 16 (Sat.): Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension "Today and Tomorrow: Optimizing Patient Management in Clinical Practice" (Orange County, Calif.)
	September 16 (Sat.): Delaware Valley Chapter Half-day Educational Seminar (New Brunswick, N.J.)
	September 17 (Sun.): New England Chapter – "Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma" Walk (Topsfield, Mass.)
	September 18 (Mon.): Fitness For You and SFNE Chapter Team Up with a Golf Tournament To Cure Scleroderma (Andover, Mass.)
	September 18 (Mon.): Tee Up "Fore" Scleroderma, Chicago Chapter Golf Outing (Buffalo Grove, Ill.)
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