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Scleroderma Research Foundation

National. Founded 1987. Mission is to find a cure for scleroderma by funding and facilitating the most promising research. Provides scleroderma information online and via 'Insights' scleroderma newsletter.
Write:
Scleroderma Research Foundation
220 Montgomery St., Ste. 1411
San Francisco, CA 94104
Voice: 1-800-441-2873
Fax: 415-834-9177
Website: http://www.sclerodermaresearch.org
E-mail: info@sclerodermaresearch.org
Verified: 5/2/2007

Juvenile Scleroderma Network

International. Founded 1999. Support network connecting children with juvenile scleroderma with each other to help them feel less isolated and less frightened. Provides comfort and reassurance to families. Membership $20/yr. Newsletter, information and referrals, literature, advocacy, telephone support network and pen pal program. Moderated message board and e-mail discussion group. Provides assistance and materials on starting new groups.
Write:
Juvenile Scleroderma Network
1204 W. 13th St.
San Pedro, CA 90731
Voice: 310-519-9511
Website: http://www.jsdn.org
E-mail: outreachjsdn@jsdn.org
Verified: 5/22/2007

Scleroderma Foundation, Inc.

National. 22 chapters, 170 affiliated groups. Founded 1970. Dedicated to providing emotional support to people with scleroderma and their families. Provides scleroderma education and public awareness and funds research. Referrals to local support groups and physicians. Advocacy and conferences. Online chatrooms. Dues $25.
Write:
Scleroderma Foundation
330 Rosewood Dr., Suite 105
Danvers, MA 01923
Voice: 1-800-722-4673 or 978-463-5843
Fax: 978-463-5809
Website: http://www.scleroderma.org
E-mail: sfinfo@scleroderma.org
Verified: 10/27/2007

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