Scleroderma Foundation eLetter

Did You Know?

Did you know that we have a new book in the Scleroderma Store?

"A Parent's Guide to Rheumatic Diseases in Children," by Thomas J.A. Lehman, M.D., FAAP, FACR

This book is a comprehensive resource for what you need to know. Buy it from our store.

Photo of the Week

On May 17, Al Masland jumped into the Susquehanna River in Ft. Hunter, Pa. and swam to City Island, a distance of about 6–6.5 miles all to benefit scleroderma. He raised over $3,500!


Friday, June 6, 2008– Issue #247	eLetter Archive

June 17 Chat
Scleroderma: A Chronic Pain Concern for Many

In honor of National Scleroderma Awareness Month, the Society for Women's Health Research will be hosting a moderated discussion on scleroderma featuring a staff member and a medical advisory board member from the Scleroderma Foundation.

Lynn Wunderman

Dan Wallace, M.D.

Scleroderma Foundation National Conference Speakers Update

"Raynaud's Discussion Group" by Lynn Wunderman and "Overlap Syndromes" by Dan Wallace, M.D.

"Ticket to Work" Program Meetings Scheduled

The Social Security Administration provides a calendar of meetings and conferences for beneficiaries interested in the "Ticket to Work" program.

Pulmonary Function Tests

What are they? How are the tests done, and why?

MediQuest Therapeutics Submits Drug Application To FDA To Treat Raynaud's Disease

MediQuest Therapeutics Inc. announced that it has reached a major milestone in its corporate history by submitting a New Drug Application (NDA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for MQX-503, a topical formulation designed to treat Raynaud's Disease.

Water Exercise and Aquatic Therapy: What is Water Exercise?

Water exercise is movement made in a pool to strengthen and stretch muscles. It is used in therapeutic settings to mobilize joints, increase range of motion and to develop balance and stability.

Autoimmune Diseases: Overview

Get a general overview of autoimmune diseases from womenshealth.gov. Among other things, you can learn about:

What are autoimmune diseases?
Who is at risk for getting autoimmune diseases?
What are the most common symptoms of autoimmune diseases?

Bobby Hamilton, Jr.

Bobby Hamilton, Jr. Back at Home Track

Bobby and Team Rensi Motorsports move on to the Nashville Superspeedway for the Federated Auto Parts 300 Presented by Dollar General.

Bobby, a Tennessee native, considers the Nashville Superspeedway his home track.

Upcoming Events

	Many walks during the week of June 7—14. Please check our calendar for a location near you!
	June 7 (Sat.) Bowl-a-thon for Scleroderma, Benefitting the Nevada Chapter (Henderson, Nev.)
	June 14 (Sat.) "Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma" Walk (Clemson, S.C.)
	June 14 (Sat.) "Cooking Up a Storm for Scleroderma" (Durham, N.C.)
	June 14 (Sat.) "Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma" Walk (Nashville, Tenn.)
	June 14 (Sat.) "Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma" Walk (Poughkeepsie, N.Y)
	June 17 (Tues.) Denver Support Group Speaker Dr Aryeh Fischer (Denver, Colo.)
	June 17 (Tues.) Fitness Fore You Golf Tournament (Methuen, Mass.)
	June 21 (Sat.) "Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma" Walk (Oklahoma, City, Okla.)
Complete SF Calendar

Scleroderma Foundation, 300 Rosewood Drive, Suite 105, Danvers, MA 01923
Phone 978-463-5843 · 800-722-HOPE (4673)

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