Off and Running

Scleroderma Striders program provides another way to raise money.

They are from Arizona, Pennsylvania, Florida and Texas—all grouped together for a common cause: to raise money for the Scleroderma Foundation.

The “they” are runners, both disease-free and not, who are participants in the Scleroderma Striders fund-raising program. Though the temperature in most places in the country is closer to freezing than tropical now, there are still a few places where a good walk or run can be had.

Through www.firstgiving.com, both people living with scleroderma, and friends and family members of those with the disease, are walking or running in half marathons and 26.2 mile variety, raising money through online pledges. (Participants can raise money offline as well). Of course, all donations are tax deductible.

For more information on the Scleroderma Striders program, clink on the link www.scleroderma.org/development/striders.shtm. While you are there, read some of the inspirational stories of those walking/running to make a difference.