Thank you for visiting my personal fundraising page to support the "Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma" event!
As most of you know, I was diagnosed 7 1/2 years ago with Systemic Diffuse Scleroderma, a very complex autoimmune disease. Scleroderma means hard skin.
The disease can attack vital organs and cause complications. As I was diagnosed with Interstitial lower lobe lung disease, basically scarring of the lung.
it's very easy to contract other contagious illnesses, especially during these trying times of COVID. I had to stop taking a medication that slows the scarring of the lungs, due to the drug making me more susceptible to getting COVID. Winter was rough, it always takes a toll on my hands due to my Reynauds. Causing many ulcer sores on the fingers which can be very painful. Also this as year I got a horrifying thumb infection that required 2 ER visits and many months to heal.
There is no cure for this disease and Team Skippy would like that to change! Everyday researchers are learning more about this disease, and by running different trials for medications to slow the process of the disease.Please help us reach our goal of $1,500 to help assist in finding a cure. Thank you for your continued support!
Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to make a contribution to support me and help raise funds for scleroderma patients. To make a donation, click the "Donate Now" button that appears under my photo. Then, just follow the instructions.
If you would like to join me and help raise funds, please click on “Join My Team” and follow the directions.
Please help today! I sincerely appreciate your support, and please share this with anyone who you think might want to help.
Help me bring more awareness to scleroderma so we can find a cure!
Thank you again, Kathy Chaves - Go Team Skippy
