Wellness. Support. Awareness.
Committed to enriching the lives 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.
Awareness
Spreading awareness and educating the public about scleroderma, a rare autoimmune disease, which has no known cause and no known cure.
Advocacy
Engaging with medical professionals, government, and media to advocate for those living with scleroderma in Atlantic Canada.
Education
Providing education for patients, caregivers, health care professionals, and health care students to increase understanding and awareness of scleroderma.
Research
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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Register NOW for the 2024 Bi-Annual National Scleroderma Conference taking place in St. John’s NL from Aug 29 – Aug 31, 2024.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with others who live with scleroderma. Zoom Meetups happen monthly -send us an email for dates and the link to join. [email protected]
We’re raising the flag in all 4 Atlantic Provinces throughout June Awareness Month!
June 3 | City Hall | St. John’s, NL | 10am
June 3 | Province House | Halifax, NS | 2pm
June 28 | City Hall | Charlottetown, PEI | 10am
June 28 | City Hall | Moncton, NB | 12:30pm
Make a Move for Scleroderma is Scleroderma Atlantic’s annual fundraiser. It raises critical funds for patient support programs and research for treatments and a cure. Register and donate at makeamoveatlantic.ca
June 8 | Sydney, NS
June 15 | Bedford, NS
June 16 | Charlottetown, PEI
June 22 | Moncton, NB
June 23 | St. John’s, NL
