Be on TV's "Great Day Houston"
for Scleroderma Awareness
on Wednesday, April 24
Help spread  scleroderma awareness and promote the Houston 5K Run and Walk  #SteppingOutToCureScleroderma!

On Wednesday, April 24th, 7:30am- 10:30am we will be live with #GreatDayHouston for #WellnessWednesday!!!

Th ere are only 30 spots available and they are on a first come, first serve basis, RSVP by April 1st and confirm your spot so you don't miss out!!!   

RSVP (serious commitments only) to Jacob Davila at jdavila@scleroderma.org or (713) 706-6232.
Be Part of the Cure  
in Houston with a
5K Timed Run  
& Walk  
on Saturday, April 27 
 
Houston 5K Run and Walk
Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma  
on Saturday, April 27th  

Houston 2018 Stepping Out Teams and Participants
 
Chip-timed, certified 5K course - shady, asphalt track.


Bear Creek Park, Pavilion 6
Houston, Texas 77084
GPS: Clay Road and Bear Creek Drive
 
Registration at 7:00 a.m.
Start Time: 7:45 a.m.
 
 
Contact Shannon Abert to volunteer as a member of the team at shannonabert@yahoo.com!
"Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma" is about raising money to help people with scleroderma.  For 20 years, monies raised at Stepping Out have made it possible for the Scleroderma Foundation to provide invaluable SUPPORT and EDUCATION to help individuals and families in the United States affected by scleroderma.  At the same time, the Foundation has funded over $22 million of innovative RESEARCH to discover the cause, understand the mechanisms, and overcome the symptoms of scleroderma.
Hear Patients tell their
Scleroderma Journey
on Saturday, May 4
"Straight Talk: A Patient Perspective"   
Saturday, May 4th
9:00 am to 4:00 pm    
 
at Conroe Regional Medical Center
504 Medical Center Boulevard
Conroe, TX 77304
1st floor Conference Center
 
9:00 a.m. Registration, Breakfast and Connect 
10:00 a.m. Sessions Start  
Lunch is provided 
Event is free to all 
 
 Everyone is welcome to attend this Patient Education Event: patients, family members, friends, and caretakers.   
 
Patients will tell about their personal journey as they live with this disease.  Click here to Register for the event.
 Please complete the questions and submit.   
 
Check out our Facebook Events page for the most current information  
March 20 Deadline
for Scholarship Applications to the
National Patient Education Conference


Conference Scholarship Applications
National Patient Education Conference
July 19-20-21, Chicago, Illinois
Scholarship applications are now being accepted to attend the 2019 National Patient Education Conference. The deadline to apply is
March 20, 2019.
Scholarships are for first-time attendees who have scleroderma, including adults and children, and a parent/caregiver of minor children who have scleroderma.   
Visit   scleroderma.org/conference  for details.
Sign up for   conference e-Alerts.

Is Your Annual Membership Current?
Just a reminder on how you can become a member and support the Scleroderma Foundation and the Texas Chapter.  We can't do what we do without your support! 

Your annual dues and any donations can be made  
 
or checks and your Membership/Renewal Application can be mailed to:
TBC-Scleroderma Foundation
110 Cypress Station Dr.  Suite 117
Houston, TX  77090  
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Scleroderma Foundation - Texas Bluebonnet Chapter  
Contact us:       
  866-LEARN-SF or  281-880-4992    
       
110 Cypress Station Drive, Suite 117,  Houston, TX  77090
 
Texas Bluebonnet Chapter - Board of Directors
 
Executive Committee
- Audrey Brouwer, Chapter President
- Kathy Baker, VP, Patient Education Program Committee Chair 
- Peggy Brown, Treasurer,  Budget and Finance Committee Chair 
- Diane Lee, Secretary, Volunteers & Vendors Committee Chair 
 
Board Directors
- Misti Chapman, Social Media, Newsletter & Website Committee Chair
- Debbie Charlton, Fundraising  & Development Committee Co-Chair
- Jacob Davila, Public Awareness, Advocacy, & Juvenile Committee Chair
- Jason Delancy,  Budget and Finance Committee
- Jovana Placido, Fundraising & Development Committee Co-Chair
- Misty Rushing, Membership & Database Committee Chair

Other Committee Chairs (non-board members) 
- Emily Woods, Medical Advisory Board Chair and Nomination & Elections Committee Chair 

Office Manager 
- Edna Mackey