Sign-up for Updates
COVID-19: Information and frequently asked questions regarding the COVID-19 vaccines have been addressed by the Foundation's Medical & Scientific Advisory Board. (Updated February 10, 2021) Read More Tri-State News regarding Coronavirus, Covid-19Your health and safety and that of every person affected by scleroderma is of paramount importance to the Scleroderma Foundation Tri-State Chapter. The Tri-State Chapter takes very seriously the threat the coronavirus presents to individuals living with scleroderma. Therefore, we have moved our support group meetings to virtual or canceled some in the short term. View our calendar above for individual meeting details. Our Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma Walks for June have transitioned to virtual walks as well. Consider Stepping Out and raising awareness in your community, your way! Click on Tri-State Events for further information.
Stay Updated with Tri-State Chapter Events & NewsSign Up for the Scleroderma E-News Today! Want to Inspire Your Community?#StepUp4Scleroderma
For more ways to get involved - Contact csnider@scleroderma.org
|
|
||||||||
We have converted these educational events to video presentations for the health and safety of our scleroderma
|
About UsTri-State ChapterWelcome 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 Who Are We?The Scleroderma Foundation Tri-State Chapter is a federally qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to serving the needs of the scleroderma community. All donations are qualified charitable donations to the fullest extent of the law. Our federal tax identification number is 13-3128296. All donations are gratefully accepted. Our VisionStriving for a cure! Our MissionThe mission of the Scleroderma Foundation Tri-State Chapter is threefold:
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.
|
Contact InformationBruce R. Cowan, Executive Director Staff Candice Snider, Fundraising Manager April Roberts, Office Administrator Ariel Galvez, Program Services Manager |
Board of DirectorsOfficers Members Founders Medical Advisory Board Chair Members
|
National Sponsors
![]() ![]() Chapter Sponsorship Opportunities Thank you for considering a corporate or individual donation to the Tri-State Chapter. For more information, please contact Candice Snider at csnider@scleroderma.org. |