DANVERS, MA., February 26, 2024 – On February 24, the 2024 Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma walk season kicked off in Coconut Creek, Florida. This year, walks will be held across the country by our thirteen chapters throughout the year. These events help unite the scleroderma community, raise awareness for the rare disease, and provide essential funding for the National Scleroderma Foundation. Since 1997, members of the scleroderma community have joined together to increase awareness and funds through Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma walks.
Currently, scleroderma affects more than 300,000 Americans and can be life-threatening. The disease can affect people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. Whether you are affected by scleroderma or helping the community, Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma Walks are a great way to get involved.
Over the last five years, the Foundation has raised over $3.75 million through Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma Walks. Each walk brings the community closer and builds relationships among those affected by scleroderma, especially those newly diagnosed and their loved ones.
If you or a loved one would like to join a Stepping Out to Scleroderma walk, visit scleroderma.org/steppingout.
About National Scleroderma Foundation
A relentless force in finding a cure and improving the lives of people affected by scleroderma, the National Scleroderma Foundation advances medical research, promotes disease awareness, and provides support and education to people with scleroderma, their families and support networks. Supported by a network of thousands of individuals across the United States, the Foundation is the leading nonprofit funder of peer-reviewed research to discover the cause, understand the mechanisms, and overcome scleroderma forever.
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