Shine Like a Sunflower
Help us Shine a Light on Scleroderma this June
Nearly 6,000 people across Australia live with scleroderma right now. We’re spreading awareness by turning Australia golden this June for World Scleroderma Month.
Scleroderma Australia is lighting up more than 50 iconic landmarks across the country to raise awareness and support scleroderma research. Here’s how you can join in the fun!
June 29, 2021
50+ locations across Australia
Find an iconic location near you and see it lit up at night in support of scleroderma awareness and research.
How you can help
Donate to support research
Your donation will support research to understand and develop treatments for scleroderma. Every gift helps and is greatly appreciated.
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Get the facts
What is Scleroderma?
Scleroderma is a chronic connective tissue condition. It is generally classified as an autoimmune condition.
One common symptom is thickening or hardening of the skin. The name comes from the Greek: sclero = hard, derma = skin.
Scleroderma can also affect:
- Lungs
- Heart
- Kidneys
- Gastrointestinal tract
Scleroderma is not contagious, infectious or cancerous. But it can be life threatening.
