Thank you for checking out my fundraising page.  Let me introduce myself, I’m Elaine!  My husband, David, and I are fundraising and walking for the Scleroderma Foundation of California this June in honor of Scleroderma Awareness Month and to recognize all the warriors living with this rare disease. We both have truly benefited from the in-person support groups this organization provides and the patient education they prioritize.  I was diagnosed with Scleroderma as an overlap disease in 2016. For those that personally know me, you all know I had been living with Rheumatoid Arthritis as a single diagnosis before that time.  

Scleroderma is a complex road to walk often involving many specialists that work together to form a “team” of doctors.  It also requires many daily treatments that are time consuming and an investment for patients and their caregivers.  There is currently no cure. 

David and I have made our fundraising a little friendly competition - Patient vs. Caregiver. By donating to this page you are Team Patient!  We truly appreciate your consideration of a donation to the Scleroderma Foundation of California and our fundraising walk.  Thank you for allowing us the time to share with you!  ?

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I’m thrilled to be participating in A Million Steps for Scleroderma LAOC 2026, a fundraiser supporting Scleroderma Foundation of California!