COVID-19 Information & Recommendations

• Vaccine Info 2/10/21: Questions and Answers Regarding the COVID-19 Vaccine
• Read COVID-19 information confirmed by the Foundation's Medical & Scientific Advisory Board Leadership Committee

Announcing the 2021 Research Grant Awards

• Learn about the 8 new research grants awarded for 2021.

2021 Virtual National Patient Education Conference

• Save the Date: July 17 & 18, 2021. Registration and program details to follow. Receive updates via email.

Pre-Doctoral Summer Fellowship Awards

• Learn more about the new Arnold Postlethwaite, M.D., Pre-Doctoral Summer Fellowship Awards

Virtual University, Patient Education Series

• LEARN about the Scleroderma Foundation's 2020 Virtual University, patient education series.

Awards

• See the 2020 awardees and celebrate the dedication and passion of our volunteers and chapters to advancing the Scleroderma Foundation's mission of support, education, and research.

Current Job Openings

• Manager, Philanthropic Events (posted March 3, 2021)

Who We Are

The Scleroderma Foundation is a federally qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to serving the needs of the scleroderma community.  Our primary goal is to raise funds and awareness for our three-fold mission of support, education and research.  All donations are qualified charitable donations to the fullest extent of the law.  Our federal tax identification number is 52-1375827.  All donations are gratefully accepted. 

What is Scleroderma?

Scleroderma, or systemic sclerosis, is a chronic connective tissue disease generally classified as one of the autoimmune rheumatic diseases. The word “scleroderma” comes from two Greek words: “sclero” meaning hard, and “derma” meaning skin. Hardening of the skin is one of the most visible manifestations of the disease.

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