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Scleroderma, also known as systemic sclerosis, is a chronic, often progressive and devastating autoimmune disease in which the body's autoimmune system attacks its owntissues. There are 300,000 Americans with Scleroderma, and four out of five are women - usually stricken in the prime of life. The cause of Scleroderma is unknown and the length or course of the disease is unpredictable. It is characterized by swelling of the hands and feet, stiffness, overwhelming fatigue and extreme sensitivity to cold. As the skin hardens, the disease may begin to affect internal organs such as the kidneys, lungs and heart. Its symptoms can range from mild to life-threatening.

I have attended this wonderful event with my mom and many friends and family members over the last several years. Each year we get more people involved and seem to raise a little more money! I feel this is a great cause; this disease is still not very well known and has a long way to go for research. Please find it in your hearts to pledge even the smallest amount that you can. Every little bit counts! Thank you!

Beth 

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