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We work in Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin to provide support and education to people affected by scleroderma, while we fundraise to advance our mission. The Upper 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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Advocacy February 6, 2026 Foundation Participating in Rare Disease Week in Washington, D.C.

The National Scleroderma Foundation is delighted to be participating in the Rare Disease Week and Rare Disease Day activities...
Florida & Puerto Rico News February 6, 2026 Getting to Know Chrissy

The National Scleroderma Foundation is very excited to introduce Chrissy Geimann to the team. Chrissy joined the Foundation in...
Chapter News January 5, 2026 Taking the Plunge for Scleroderma: A New Year’s Day to Remember

On New Year’s Day, Wisconsin volunteers Krista Peterson and Denny Novachek took on the Polar Plunge challenge in Jacksonport,...
Chapter News January 1, 2026 2026: A Celebration of Our Beacons of Hope

As we step into a new year, we are excited that 2026 will be a celebration of our “Beacons...