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By
David Douglas
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YORK (Reuters Health) – The results of long-term follow-up
of patients with severe systemic sclerosis indicate that the
majority may benefit from high-dose immunosuppressive therapy
and autologous hematopoietic cell transplantation.
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Angelo DiVincenzo
and Alyson
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His
goal met, Angelo DiVincenzo now has his eyes on the big prize:
An additional $10,000 for the Scleroderma Foundation.
The
Miami man next month will compete in the Ironman Florida Triathlon
to honor his best friend, Alyson, who was diagnosed with scleroderma
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Prices
Are Falling Special
If
you are a member of the Scleroderma Foundation, do we have
a deal for you! During the month of October, the book "Journey
Beyond Diagnosis," which normally sells for $14.95,
will be on sale for $8, plus $3 shipping. Written by Greg
Pacini, a licensed counselor and psychotherapist, the 200-plus
page book offers practical support tips for the chronically
ill and their caregivers.
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...
is an excellent way to support the Scleroderma Foundation's
mission of support, education, and research!
If
your workplace participates in the United Way, you a federal
employee or your organization has its own workplace giving
campaign, then you can support the Scleroderma Foundation
through easy payroll deductions.
Spread
the word about the Scleroderma Foundation among your colleagues.
Let them know the Foundation is an option for their workplace
giving donations.
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Upcoming
Events |
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October 5 (Fri.)
Scleroderma
Foundation/New England Reunion Dance
(Lynn, Mass.) |
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October 6 (Sat.)
Greatest
5K Ever Charity Run (Grand Rapids,
Mich.) |
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October 6 (Sat.)
CARE
Conference, Earle Brown Center, Brooklyn Center
(St. Paul, Minn.) |
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October 7 (Sun.)
Missouri
Chapter "Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma" Walk
(St. Louis, Mo.) |
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October 7 (Sun.)
Creater
Washington D.C. Chapter's "Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma"
Walk (Derwood, Md.) |
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October 7 (Sun.)
Michigan
Chapter's Third Annual Hope, Health and Healing Conference
(Southfield, Mich.) |
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October 13 (Sat.)
Annual
Patient Education Workshop at Virginia MasonA
(Los Angeles) |
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October 13 (Sat.)
Southern
California Chapter's Fall Education Day, UCLA
(Los Angeles) |
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October 13 (Sat.)
Scleroderma
Foundation/New England Fourth Annual Harvest Dance
(Plymouth, Mass.) |
| Complete
SF October Calendar |
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 Columbus
Day Holiday Schedule for National Office
The
Scleroderma Foundation will be open on Columbus Day, Monday,
Oct. 8, during regular business hours (8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
ET). |
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Foundation, 300 Rosewood Drive, Suite 105, Danvers, MA 01923
Phone 978-463-5843 ·
800-722-HOPE (4673) |
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