Tuesday 14th May 2019
Travis Munn, ex-professional footballer for Mansfield Town and Boston United, shares his experience of systemic scleroderma after his symptoms forced him to give up his sporting career.
Tuesday 7th May 2019
Read Jane Potter's story of using exercise and her love of sport to fight back against her Raynaud's symptoms.
Wednesday 10th April 2019
It is widely understood that the effects of scleroderma can be extremely debilitating, in severe cases limiting a person’s ability to work, socialise and partake in their favourite hobbies. In these circumstances, it is important that an individual has a strong support network.
Friday 29th March 2019
At the end of 2018 at SRUK we paused to read the many reasons people had given for supporting the charity during the year. We were humbled to see that more than half of everyone that donates to us is honouring the memory of a loved one or friend.
Tuesday 26th March 2019
A lot of us know that scleroderma affects 5 times more women than it does men. What many people may not realise is that there is significant evidence from the United States to suggest that the condition affects more African Americans and Native Americans.
Friday 8th March 2019
Here’s Sylvia Herring’s story of how she used diet and exercise to help cope with her recent diagnosis of systemic scleroderma.
Thursday 14th February 2019
Arthur has been living with Raynaud’s since childhood, however, he only received his diagnosis last year. This year he decided to take on Mount Kilimanjaro to fundraise and help raise awareness for SRUK.
Thursday 6th September 2018
Initially diagnosed with fibromyalgia, Lauren had actually developed a very aggressive form of scleroderma. Her condition worsened and after a harrowing 3 weeks in intensive care, she died of acute renal crisis and accelerated hypertension. Her father Philip tells her story.
Thursday 12th July 2018
Jo Barry walked 100 miles to raise vital funds and awareness for SRUK.
Monday 18th June 2018
Find out the impact of #KnowScleroderma for 2018
