The Scleroderma Foundation’s advocacy efforts remain a priority during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. To maximize our grassroots efforts across the country during the current situation, a virtual National Day of Action is scheduled for Monday, June 29, 2020. 

The health, safety and well-being of everyone within the scleroderma community is of paramount importance to us. Fortunately, we can effectively communicate with Members of Congress from home by email, phone and video meetings. Your active participation helps us educate Members of Congress with increased awareness of scleroderma, how it affects you, and what Congress can do to support those living with scleroderma. 

We encourage our community to call and/or email your representatives to discuss the Scleroderma Foundation’s policy priorities. Whether you are a seasoned advocate or completely new to this process, the National Day of Action is designed to make it easy to ask your elected officials to support issues important to the scleroderma community. 

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2020 New Chapter Board Member: Dr. Evelyn Yvonne Treakle-Moore

For 31 years Dr. Treakle-Moore worked as an area physician focusing on Internal Medicine, Nephrology and Medical Administration. In 2004, she was diagnosed with Systemic Scleroderma. Dr. Treakle-Moore managed to work until December of 2017, at which time she retired. Read more

 

 

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2020 Central Virginia Walk - A Great Success!

Our 2nd annual Central Virginia Walk held March 7, 2020 at Sweet Briar College was amazingly successful both as a fundraiser and as a community event supporting those affected by scleroderma.

 

A grand total of over $16,000 was raised for the mission at this year's Walk, far exceeding the original goal. The majority of money raised came from 80 dedicated walkers, their families and over 30 other enthusiastic contributors and supporters. In addition, 26 local sponsors (listed below) were sold sponsorships by Suzanne Raine, Margaret Ann White and Amherst Woman's Club members who organized this walk that is sponsored by our SFGWDC Chapter.

 

 

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Many thanks to all who attended the
2019 Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma
Central Virginia Walk and Greater Baltimore 5K Walk/Run

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2018 Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma
Greater Baltimore 5K Walk/Run

The Scleroderma Foundation Greater Washington, DC Chapter (SFGWDC) thanks everyone who participated in our 8th Annual Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma Greater Baltimore 5K Walk/Run on May 19th at Atholton High School! It was great to see so many familiar faces and to meet individuals joining us for the first time! Together, we raised $17,000! It is our committed and dedicated walkers, runners, donors, sponsors, and volunteers who make this possible. It was a great day with great people!

	( l-r): Mary Beth Tourbin, Carole Bernard, Sharon Fine, Tom Fine, Alycia Senisi, Mike Senisi

Special thanks to Mike and Alycia Senisi and their family for their ongoing commitment to this event. For the past 8 years, Mike, Alycia, their children and Rosemary Markoff have been instrumental in the success of this event since Mike started it in 2010. Thank you to our event volunteers, including students from Atholton High School, and SFGWDC volunteers Neal Fine, Deborah Aloof, Doretha Ficklin, Quiana Keeve, Sheila Fleet, and Matt Tourbin.

Also, many thanks to SFGWDC Board members: Sharon Fine, President; TJ Keily; Mary Beth Tourbin; Jennifer Loud; and Vanessa Morris; and our Executive Director Carole Bernard.

SFGWDC extends its deepest appreciation for helping in our efforts to raise funds for research and to support the chapter's work!

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