Welcome to Lower Great Lakes Serving the states of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio
Get Involved with Our Chapter

We serve Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio, providing support and education to people affected by scleroderma, while we fundraise to advance our mission. The Lower Great Lakes 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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Sign Up for a Foundation Event Upcoming Events
  • Greater Nashville Support Group

    Greater Nashville Support Group
    Zoom Meeting link available after registration
    Virtual Event

    We are excited to announce the launch of a new scleroderma support group serving the Greater Nashville, Tennessee area. This meeting is for brief introductions and discussion of goals for […]

  • Boardman/Youngstown Support Group

    Boardman/Youngstown Support Group
    Hybrid Event

    The Boardman/Youngstown Support Group holds hybrid meetings on the first Monday of the month. The meetings are on Zoom and at Davidson's Restaurant on Canfield Rd. in Canfield. To register & for more information, please email lglchapter@scleroderma.org.

  • Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma – Boardman

    Boardman Park 375 Boardman Poland Road, Boardman, OH, United States

    Join us for 2026 Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma Boardman, OH  When: June 6, 2026 Where: Boardman Park, 375 Boardman Poland Road, Boardman, OH Registration Time: 8:30 a.m. Walk Time: 10:00 a.m. Click here […]

  • Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma – Crown Point, IN

    Lake County Indiana Fairgrounds 889 S. Court Street, Crown Point, IN, United States

    Join us for Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma Crown Point! When: Saturday, June 13, 2026 Where: Lake County Indiana Fairgrounds, 889 S. Court Street, Crown Point, IN Registration: 9:00 a.m.    Walk Begins: 10:00 a.m. Click here to register.  Register by May 27, to guarantee your t-shirt. If you don’t want an event t-shirt, wear teal to show your support of our […]