Wellness. Support. Awareness.
Committed to enriching the quality of life of those living with scleroderma in Atlantic Canada
Support
Providing financial, emotional, motivational, educational, and social support to those living with scleroderma and their caregivers in Atlantic Canada.
Education
Providing education for patients, caregivers, health care professionals, and health care students to increase understanding and awareness of scleroderma.
Awareness
Spreading awareness and educating the public about scleroderma, a rare autoimmune disease, which has no known cause and no known cure.
Research
Advocacy
Engaging with medical professionals, government, and media to advocate for those living with scleroderma in Atlantic Canada.
What is scleroderma?
Scleroderma is a rare, progressive, and chronic autoimmune connective tissue disorder that causes excess collagen accumulation. “Sclero” means “hard” and “derma” means “skin”. But hardening skin is just one of many difficult symptoms that those living with scleroderma can experience.
- Quick Links
- Scleroderma Handbook
- About Scleroderma
- Resources
Upcoming Events
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Make a Move for Scleroderma Review | Sept 15 | 2pm| The Office Co-Working Space | 600 Bedford Hwy, Halifax, NS
We invite you to join us to recap the 2024 Make A Move for Scleroderma fundraiser, review results from the participant’s survey, and brainstorm ideas for the upcoming year! This is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on our successes and discuss how we can make our future events even more impactful. Whether you can attend in person or prefer to join us virtually, your input is invaluable.
Nova Scotia Meetup | Tuesday, Sept 17 | 12:30pm (ADT)
Join us for lunch, laughs, and a time to catch up at the next in-person meetup taking place at The Pink Piano, located at 585 Sackville Dr. Unit 1, Lower Sackville, NS.
