Thank you for walking!

Thanks to your incredible fundraising, we raised more than $100,000 at this year's virtual Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma walks!

A huge, heartfelt thank you to all our walkers, donors and supporters for your incredible dedication. We’re on a mission to provide support and education to scleroderma patients while we fund critical research to find a cure, and you make that possible each and every day.

Thank you for an incredible year and we hope to see all your smiling faces in person in 2022!

Online Patient Education

	Navigating the Pandemic in 2021: Vaccines, Telemedicine & More Join us for a discussion with Dr. Chase Correia and Dr. Jane Dematte D'Amico from the Northwestern Scleroderma Program to answer questions regarding COVID-19 and scleroderma. We'll discuss and answer questions about the COVID-19 vaccine, talk about the opportunities and challenges that arise with telemedicine and answer any questions that you might have about the virus. Watch the video here
	Finding Joy Everyday Through the Arts: Real Ways to Improve Emotional Health During these uncertain times, Jennifer La Civita, PsyD of Adler University is here to show you practical, yet inspiring ways you can instill peace and calm by using the arts. You’ll learn easy, relaxing ways to soothe body, mind, and spirit. Find joy everyday! You don’t have to be an artist to benefit from this webinar! Watch the video here
	Free Weekly Guided Relaxation Every Wednesday at 5:30pm CST Join the team at Yoga for Scleroderma for "Wednesday Wind Down," a free weekly guided relaxation. You can join from a land line, cell phone, or you can join on Zoom. Join via Zoom here You can also phone in, no internet needed: +1 (669) 900-6833 US Meeting ID: 82635317704
	Patient Education Virtual University The Scleroderma Foundation's "Virtual University" Patient Education Series was offered in place of the 2020 National Patient Education Conference, which was cancelled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This series of webinars, workshops and videos covers everything from managing symptoms to everyday living advice from individuals with scleroderma, physicians and specialists. Watch the fall video series here and the summer video series here.

Hope Raisers

If you're interested in supporting the Scleroderma Foundation Greater Chicago Chapter and have a passion for creating your own fundraisers, why not start a Hope Raiser? If you'd like to add your own event to the list, please contact us.

Jan's "Knock Out Scleroderma" - Chicago, IL

Knock Out Scleroderma is a fun and active fundraiser based in Chicago's South Loop. The day starts with a group cycling class, followed by finger food, drinks and a raffle at The Scout. The most recent Knock Out Scleroderma raised a record amount - more than $5,400 dollars!

"Tournament of Non-Champions" Golf Outing - Crystal Lake, IL

Held by the Ciszon family annually in memory of their mother Denise, this fun and casual event has long been a favorite of north suburban golfers.

	Jan's "Knock Out Scleroderma" - Chicago, IL Knock Out Scleroderma is a fun and active fundraiser based in Chicago's South Loop. The day starts with a group cycling class, followed by finger food, drinks and a raffle at The Scout. The most recent Knock Out Scleroderma raised a record amount - more than $5,400 dollars!
	"Tournament of Non-Champions" Golf Outing - Crystal Lake, IL Held by the Ciszon family annually in memory of their mother Denise, this fun and casual event has long been a favorite of north suburban golfers.

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