Welcome to Mid-Atlantic Chapter Serving District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, South and Central New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
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We serve Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, South and Central New Jersey, Virginia, Washington, D.C, and West Virginia, providing support and education to people affected by scleroderma, while we fundraise to advance our mission. The Mid-Atlantic 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 – D.C.-MD-VA

    Franconia Park 6601 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA, United States

    Join us for Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma- D.C.-MD-VA on Saturday, June 12 at Franconia Park in Alexandria, VA. When: Saturday, September 21, 2026 Where: Franconia Park - Leonadus K. Plenty Amphitheater, 6601 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA Registration: 9:30 a.m.        Walk Begins: 10:30 a.m. Register by August 31, to guarantee your t-shirt. If you don’t want an event […]

  • Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma – Philly Metro

    Jack Curtis Track Cooper River Park 5300N. Park Drive, Pennsauken, NJ, United States

    Registration starts at 9:30 am. The walk starts at 10:30 am. Please help us grow the Philly Metro Walk. Your support is vital to our success! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

  • Thomas Jefferson University Educational Event – Advancements in the Treatment of Scleroderma

    Dorrance H. Hamilton Building 1001 Locust St. Suite 1021, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Dr. Mendoza and his team will share the most recent advancements in the treatment of scleroderma. Dr. Ryan Belecanech. Director of Pulmonary, Allergy, & Critical Care Medicine and Dr. Sweta Subhadarshani, Director Dermatology & Cutaneous Biology will also be speakers. Free parking included.

  • Scleroderma Awareness Month

    Featured Scleroderma Awareness Month

    June is Scleroderma Awareness Month. We know that every person’s experience with scleroderma is unique. Each June, the National Scleroderma Foundation shines a light on individual journeys with scleroderma by […]

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Chapter News August 16, 2026 Remembering Dr. Thomas A. Medsger Jr. 

The National Scleroderma Foundation joins the scleroderma community in mourning the passing of Dr. Thomas A. Medsger Jr., a...
Chapter News August 5, 2026 A New Chapter: Lisa’s Journey with Scleroderma and Lung Transplantation

For more than 20 years, Lisa dedicated her career to helping children learn and grow. A Tampa-area teacher, wife,...
Chapter News July 28, 2026 Getting to Know Alison

The National Scleroderma Foundation is very excited to introduce Alison Fronning to the team. Alison joined the Foundation in...
Chapter News July 27, 2026 Foundation Celebrates 2026 Pre-Doctoral Summer Fellowship Awardees

The National Scleroderma Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Pre-Doctoral Fellowship awards. The Pre-Doctoral Summer Fellowship...