Scleroderma Striders: Racing towards a cure!
The Scleroderma Striders is a special group of athletes that compete in running and triathalon events nationwide while raising funds for the Scleroderma Foundation. Scleroderma is an auto-immune disease that can have devastating symptoms and consequences. Donations raised by our athletes directly fund the Scleroderma Foundation's mission of support, education and research on behalf of scleroderma patients and their families.
Join the Scleroderma Striders! We are a nationwide team of athletes running and competing in various road races, triathalons and marathons--utilizing these opportunities to raise sponsorship dollars and awareness for scleroderma. Athletes can raise funds for the Foundation through participation in any event. In addition, the Scleroderma Foundation is continually seeking opportunities to partner officially with highly sought-after races that have restricted fields, and our athletes are given first priority for these openings. Some events carry fundraising minimums, while others are at the athlete's discretion.
Sign up for a fundraising page today! Your contributions will support the mission of the Scleroderma Foundation through the services of the national office.
Our Three-Fold Mission of Support, Education, and Research
Support: To help patients and their families cope with scleroderma through mutual support programs, peer counseling, physician referrals, and educational information.
Education: To promote public awareness and education through patient and health professional seminars, literature, and publicity campaigns.
Research: To stimulate and support research to improve treatment and ultimately find the cause of and cure for scleroderma and related diseases.
While we budget over $1 million per year for new research into the cause and cure of scleroderma, we also consider the other two parts of our mission very important.
The Foundation offers numerous ways that you can help us. Here are a few:
- Join a "Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma" walk near you.
- Host a "Cooking Up a Storm for Scleroderma" event.
- Support the "Scleroderma Striders" program by running in an event of your choice and/or donating to the program.
- Run your own event!
Learn more at http://www.scleroderma.org/development/events.shtm
