Scleroderma Foundation 2010 National Patient Education Conference Scholarships Available

Thanks to the generous support of many donors, scholarships will be available to the 2010 National Patient Education Conference in Boston, Massachusetts, July 31–August 1, 2010.

Conference scholarships are intended for those who would be unable to attend without outside financial assistance. We regret we are unable to assist all those who apply for conference scholarships; however, the Foundation will use the resources of our scholarships funds to assist as many applicants as we are able.

A patient-led committee will administer the award process based on available funds.

The application deadline for is May 7, 2010.

For more information, please contact Tracey O. Sperry, Director of Development and Research at 978-463-5843, ext. 44, or tsperry@scleroderma.org.

Reasons Why You Should Attend the 2010 National Patient Education Conference

* Understand how to cope with the emotional challenges of having scleroderma
* Develop strategies for staying motivated while living well with scleroderma
* Meet people who want to take charge of their scleroderma, their health, and their lives
* Build a support network you can turn to
* Learn about current therapies from medical professionals
* Talk with others who understand what you're going through
* Become empowered through education to become a more effective partner in your own health care
* Create public awareness to increase understanding
* Decrease the feelings of isolation that can accompany the diagnosis of a chronic illness

Workshops on the Hottest Topics on Scleroderma and Related Diseases

* Pulmonary Hypertension
* G.I. Involvement with Scleroderma
* Raynaud's
* Juvenile Scleroderma
* Families and Scleroderma

Scleroderma Foundation, 300 Rosewood Drive, Suite 105, Danvers, MA 01923
Phone: 978-463-5843 (8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ET, Monday–Friday), Fax: 978-463-5809
Toll-free: 800-722-HOPE (4673)