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We work in New York, Northern New Jersey, and Connecticut to provide support and education to people affected by scleroderma, while we fundraise to advance our mission. The Tri-State Chapter community hosts a number of chapter-specific support groups.

You can also get involved fundraising and spreading awareness in your community by joining a Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma event.

Click the links below for information on how you can get involved with our chapter:
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  • Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma – Rochester, NY

    Genesee Valley Park, Roundhouse Shelter 1000E River Road, Rochester, NY, United States

    Registration starts at 9:00. The walk starts at 10:00! Register by June 20, to guarantee your t-shirt. If you don’t want an event t-shirt, wear teal to show you’re part of our mission! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

  • Connecticut Scleroderma Support Group

    Virtual Event

    For more information, please email tristatechapter@scleroderma.org Use this link to register in advance: Meeting Registration - Zoom This group meets on the third Saturday every three months. Specific times are […]

  • Orange County Support Group (Hybrid)

    Orange County Support Group (Hybrid)

    This support group meets at the Josephine-Louise Public Library in Walden, NY and offers a virtual option.  The library is inside of Walden's Municipal Building, and the community room is on the second floor. You need to enter the main door of the Municipal Building instead of the library's entrance to access the elevator.  Contact […]

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Chapter News July 7, 2026 Amanda Graham Promoted to Vice President for Chapter Advancement  

The National Scleroderma Foundation, a relentless force in finding a cure and improving the lives of people affected by...
Chapter News July 1, 2026 Foundation Welcomes New Leaders to Board of Directors

The National Scleroderma Foundation today announced new leadership for its Board of Directors, naming Dr. Carol Feghali-Bostwick as Chair, alongside a newly appointed slate...
Chapter News June 8, 2026 EULAR 2026: Momentum, Science, and Collaboration in Scleroderma 

National Scleroderma Foundation CEO Mary Wheatley traveled to the 2026 European Congress of Rheumatology to kick off Scleroderma Awareness...
Chapter News May 29, 2026 Double Your Impact at Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma Walks Across the Country

We’re excited to share that several of our upcoming walk events are offering special Matching Gift opportunities – giving you...