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On Saturday, June 28th, the Scleroderma Foundation was given special mention on the CBS "The Early Show". Live on the streets of NYC, a handful of dedicated scleroderma advocates from the Foundation's Tri-State Chapter stood alongside CBS anchor, Lonnie Quinn, to generate greater awareness for scleroderma. Lonnie took aside fellow New Jersey scleroderma patient and advocate, Natalie, to talk about her diagnosis and discuss general symptoms associated with the disease. Thanks to Lonnie and fellow scleroderma supporters, notable mention was made regarding many walks that were being held across the country in honor of June being Scleroderma Awareness Month!


Friday, July 11, 2008– Issue #252	eLetter Archive

Philip Clements, M.D.

Neil Jones, M.D.

Scleroderma Foundation National Conference Speakers Update

"Raynaud’s Phenomenon" by Philip Clements, M.D.and "Hand Involvement and Surgical Options for Scleroderma" by Dr. Neil Jones

Hand therapists in high demand

They are trained to help patients get a grip on their health. Hand therapists are in high demand these days. What do these specialists do?

Phase II Results for Low-Dose Oral Immune Tolerance Therapy (ARG201) in Systemic Scleroderma Published

MEMPHIS, Tenn.--arGentis Pharmaceuticals, LLC announced today that the Phase II results using highly purified type 1 bovine collagen orally (now known as ARG201) in the treatment of diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis have been published in the June issue of Arthritis & Rheumatism, a major peer-reviewed rheumatology research journal.

Emergency Medical Services

If you get very sick or badly hurt and need help right away, you should use emergency medical services. These services use specially trained people and specially equipped facilities.

Bobby Hamilton, Jr.

The Nationwide Series Moves to Chicago

Bobby Hamilton Jr. and the Team Rensi Motorsports/Smithfield #25 Ford Fusion travel to the midwest for the Dollar General 300 powered by Coca-Cola at the Chicagoland Speedway. Since its inaugural season in 2001, the Chicagoland Speedway has become an unexpected and significant draw for major NASCAR and IRL events, often selling out major races months in advance.

The speedway itself is known to be one of NASCAR's infamous "cookie cutter" speedways, due to the fact that it resembles many other 1.5 mile downforce racetracks that resemble a D-shape in the NASCAR racing series. Although it may have the stigma of being a "cookie cutter" D-shaped oval, Chicagoland is unique in that it is one continuous curve, as the backstretch has a noticeable bend to it.

Be sure to watch Bobby and the entire team Friday evening, July 11th on ESPN at 7:30 p.m., EST. Check your local listings for the time in your area.

Upcoming Events

	July 12 (Sat.) "Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma" walk (Portland, Ore.)
	July 19 (Sat.) Scleroderma Picnic (Moose Pass, Alaska)
	July 25-27 (Fri.-Sun.) National Conference (Manhattan Beach, Cal.)
	August 8-10 (Fri.-Sun.) Ohio Chapter Mini-Conference (Dublin, Oh.)
	August 23 (Sat.) "Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma" walk (York, Pa..)
Complete SF Calendar

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