About Us

Board of Directors 
Officers
Marc Krieger, President 
Rosemary Markoff, Treasurer 
Marilyn Sibley, Secretary

Members 
Suzy Ballantyne
Mary Contadino 
Carla Gage 
Estelle Randolph
Jonathan Schorr
Frederick Shaw 
Jeffery Toromoreno 

Founders 
Mark and Helene Flapan

Medical Advisory Board Chair
Robert Spiera, M.D. 

Members
Elana Bernstein, M.D.
Howard Blumstein, M.D. 
Avram Goldberg, M.D. 
Jessica Gordon, M.D. 
Barry L. Gruber, M.D. 
Charles P. Melone, Jr., M.D. 
Maria Luisa Padilla, M.D.  
Lee Shapiro, M.D.

Honorary Member
Harry Spiera, M.D.

Contact Information

Bruce R. Cowan, Executive Director
bcowan@sclerodermatristate.org

Scleroderma Foundation Tri-State, Inc. Chapter
59 Front Street
Binghamton, NY 13905
Phone: 607-723-2239
Toll-free: 800-867-0885
Fax: 607-723-2039

Staff 

Candice Snider, Operations Specialist
csnider@sclerodermatristate.org

Tri-State Chapter

Welcome to the Scleroderma Foundation Tri-State Chapter website. We serve the states of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.

"Life is a journey, not a destination."  Ralph Waldo Emerson

Why Are We Here?

Ignorance is not bliss when dealing with scleroderma! For most of us when we became ill, there was little or no real information that we could explore to ease our anxiety or educate ourselves. We had never heard of scleroderma and there were few in the medical community who knew much about it or how to treat us. Most of us felt scared, isolated, and totally in the dark.

Who Are We?

We are men and women who happen to have scleroderma and live in New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut. Thousands of people live with scleroderma. Most of us, perhaps just like you, have found the world of scleroderma to be strange, and at times, scary. We have a vast array of medical problems due to scleroderma, and varying degrees of life experience dealing with those problems. Some of us are new to this world; others have been living with scleroderma in one form or another for 5, 10, 20, 30, 40, and yes, even 50 years or more. We are here for each other and for you.

Our Mission

The mission of the Scleroderma Foundation Tri-State Chapter is threefold:

• To provide educational and emotional support to people with scleroderma and their families;

• To stimulate and support research designed to identify the cause and cure of scleroderma as well as improve methods of treatment and;

• To enhance the public’s awareness of this disease.

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2019 Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma events are just around the corner. Set your goals and start forming your teams today.

Find out how to stay involved by emailing us now.