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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February is Rare Disease Awareness Month.
Feb 17 | 11am AST
Zoom Meetups are a great opportunity for those living with scleroderma to check in with each other, ask questions, and share experiences. Send us an email if you’d like to join us!
Feb 20 – we hope it’s a Provincial holiday where you live and you get to spend some extra time with those you love!
Feb 28 – Rare Disease Day takes place on the last day of February each year to raise awareness for rare diseases and their impact on the lives of patients and families.
