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Greetings!
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Your Gift to the Scholarship Program
Makes a Difference
 Please help support the Scleroderma Foundation National Conference Scholarship Program by making a gift today. The more dollars we can raise together, the more opportunities we can create for new and aspiring attendees. Last year, we raised almost $29,000, which enabled us to send 29 people to the conference. What 2011 Scholarship Recipients Say...
"I met so many wonderful people and learned so much. I exchanged lots of phone numbers and emails, and look forward to continued connections with my new scleroderma family."
~Christine Maroney, Fall River, Mass. "I felt like I was in a dream! I can't wait to go to Dallas and bring my family so they know how serious this disease really is!"~Patricia Reese, Chicago To make your gift today, call the National Office between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. (Eastern) Monday through Friday at (800) 722-4673. Credit cards also can be used online. If you use the online form, please complete the "In Honor of Someone Special" section using SCHOLARSHIP and our address, Scleroderma Foundation, 300 Rosewood Drive, Suite 105, Danvers, MA 01923, in the notification section. On behalf of all those who will receive scholarships to this year's conference, we thank you for your generous support.
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Genetic Pathway Identified as New Target for Scleroderma Therapy
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Researchers at Northwestern University have identified a genetic pathway, previously known for its role in embryonic development and cancer, as a new target for scleroderma therapy. The team of researchers, led by John Varga, M.D., collaborated with researchers from Case Western Reserve University and Dartmouth University on this discovery. Dr. Varga is the chair of the Scleroderma Foundation's National Medical Advisory Board, and also serves as the John and Nancy Hughes Distinguished Professor of Rheumatology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Read more about this important discovery now.
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10 Tips to a Good Night's Sleep
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 A good night's sleep is refreshing to anyone. But research indicates that up to 70 percent of adults report they aren't getting enough sleep or rest at least once a month. Another 11 percent say they get insufficient sleep every day of the month. Check out these 10 tips to ensure you're getting all the ZZZ's you need.
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Caregivers: Maintain Your Emotional Intimacy
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 A caregiver often times may be overwhelmed and have difficulties talking about his or her own emotional and physical needs. In this article from "Today's Caregiver," learn how to maintain truly intimate relationships, while still caring for someone you love.
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