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Upcoming Events Open House Tue, Dec 16 Hamilton Join us for a Holiday Open House at our Hamilton, ON office. It’s a chance to connect with our team, see the space, and learn more about the exciting initiatives we have planned for the year ahead. RSVP

Together, we’re improving lives for people living with scleroderma. The Scleroderma Society of Ontario is dedicated to increasing awareness, supporting patients and caregivers, and advancing research toward better treatments and a cure. Find Support Donate Now Open House Tue, Dec 16 Hamilton Join us for a Holiday Open House at our Hamilton, ON office. It’s a chance to connect with our team, see the space, and learn more about the exciting initiatives we have planned for the year ahead. RSVP At Sclerocare, we're devoted to empowering those with scleroderma by fostering connections and providing accessible, community-driven resources for support. This free, web-based platform is designed to help you feel more informed, connected, and confident in managing life with scleroderma, all in one place. What you can do with Sclerocare: Build Your Medical Resume – Keep key details about your health journey organized and ready to share with your care team. Connect & Ask Questions – Join patient forums to exchange experiences and get answers from a supportive community. Explore Research – Stay up to date with the latest scleroderma studies, explained in easy-to-understand language. Learn Your Way – Browse educational infographics and listen to audio clips that break down complex topics simply. Register for ScleroCare Learn More Make Your Impact - Donate Today When you give, you’re helping us provide support, connection, and hope to those living with scleroderma, while driving research and programs that make a real difference. Patient Impact Survey Results Our 2024-2025 Patient Impact Survey Results are now available. Read the Survey results #MySclerodermaStory Everyone has a scleroderma story. Whether you live with scleroderma yourself, care for a loved one with scleroderma, or just feel passionate about advocating for the sclero-community - your story matters and makes a meaningful impact on the scleroderma community. We invite you to hear from our Board of Directors President, Marc DiRosa, and his #SclerodermaStory Click here to view more scleroderma stories and how you can share yours.

Research Scleroderma Research Scleroderma Society of Ontario is dedicated to supporting continuous research of scleroderma diagnosis and treatment to support patients and caregivers. For over a decade, SSO has been providing funding to physicians and researchers seeking new information for the scleroderma community. Grant Application If you are interested in completing our funding request, click here to download the application form . Submit to john@scleroderma.ca Have questions? Please reach out to us at info@scleroderma.ca Grant Recipients 2021 Scleroderma Society of Ontario: Dr. Jean Luc Senecal – CHUM - $15,000.00 Dr. Maggie Larché - Hamilton Scleroderma Group - $25,000.00 Dr. Mo Osman - University of Alberta - $25,000.00 Canadian Scleroderma Research Group - $25,000.00 Scleroderma Canada: Dr. Nancy Maltez – Ottawa Hospital - $10,000.00 Dr. Mo Osman - University of Alberta - $25,000.00 Canadian Scleroderma Research Group - $25,000.00 Dr. Jean Luc Senecal – CHUM - $10,000.00 Grand total: $160,000 2020 Dr. Fei Geng - HSG - $7,500 Dr. Brett Thombs - SPIN - $16,950 Dr. Maggie Larché - HSG - $10,000 SJHC London - $35,300 St. Joseph Hospital Hamilton - $10,000 SPIN - $9,500 Grand total: $88,750 2019 Dr. Brett Thombs - SPIN Jewish General - $25,000 Dr. Brett Thombs - SPIN - $16,666 Dr. Fei Geng - HSG - $15,000 Grand total: $56,666 *Please note that no grants were awarded in 2018 2017 Dr. Brett Thombs - SPIN Jewish General - $65,000 Dr. Jean Luc-Senécal - CHUM - $20,000 Dr. Ronald Laxer - Sick Kids - $20,000 St. Joseph's Healthcare - HSG - $30,000 Dr. Janet Pope - St. Joe's London - $35,000 Grand total: $170,000 *Please note that no grants were awarded in 2018 2016 Toronto Western General - $35,000 Dr. Ronald Laxer - Sick Kids - $6,800 Dr. Murray Baron - CSRG - $25,000 Dr. Janet Pope - St. Joe's Healthcare - $35,000 St. Joseph's Healthcare - HSG - $25,000 Grand total: $126,800 2015 Dr. Murray Baron - CSRG - $50,000 Dr. Sindhu Johnson - Toronto - $100,000 Dr. Ronald Laxer - $4,500 Grand total: $154,500 2014 Dr. Murray Baron - CSRG - $2,000 Dr. Jean-Luc Senécel - CHUM - $50,000 Dr. Sindhu Johnson - Toronto - $3,000 Dr. Brett Thombs - SPIN Jewish General - $30,000 Grand total: $85,000 *Please note that no grants were awarded in 2013. 2012 Dr. Joseph's Healthcare - HSG - $152,000 Dr. Murray Baron - CSRG - $70,000 Dr. Andrew Leask - Western University - $50,000 Dr. Jean-Luc Senécal - CHUM - $50,000 Grand total: $322,000 *Please note that no grants were awarded in 2013. In partnership with Scleroderma Canada, Scleroderma Society of Ontario is thrilled to award monetary grants to physicians, researchers, organizations and more who prioritize scleroderma research, treatment and diagnose. Since 2012, Scleroderma Society of Ontario and Scleroderma Canada have provided over $1 million in grants to support scleroderma research, awareness, and advocacy. We are proud to celebrate and recognize our grant recipients and the work they do to support our mission and the scleroderma community. Below is a list of previous grant recipients.