Upcoming Events and Activities

The Scleroderma Ride for Research raised over $50,000 for research at St. Paul’s Scleroderma Research Project.  We had over 90 join us in the sunshine.  The oldest being 90 years old, the youngest 7 weeks old. It was followed by a great pot luck lunch.  We were also joined by a few of the research team.  They talked about the on going research and shared that none of our money raised is going to salaries or expenses for the primary researchers; every dollar goes to the necessities of conducting the research.   A great day, THANK YOU to all those that supported our ride.

“The 2^nd Annual 2019  Victoria Walk in the Park for Scleroderma was another wonderfully successful day of spreading awareness and raising money for research. Close to 100 people either participated in the walk or volunteered as course marshals, set up crew, silent auction coordinators, first aid attendants and behind the scenes supporters! Over $11,000 was raised for ongoing research at St. Paul’s Hospital. Thanks to all who donated, walked and cheered. You are all a part of making Scleroderma awareness a vital part of finding a cure!!

A very special thank you to Tim Horton’s, West Shore Parks and Recreation, CFAX radio, and the organizing committee of Corrine King, Rhonda Schellengberg, Mena Westhaver, Angelina Loglisci, and Sandy Clarke, and to all the families and friends that travelled from all over the Island to be with us. Look forward to even bigger and better things next year!

The 2019 Valemount Participants

Way to go Valemount! We had an incredible turnout with over 60 participants and we raised over $4700. Our day started off with poor weather but we beat the cold with hot coffee provided by Tim Horton’s who kindly donated enough coffee for all.

This is what it is all about: Alex showing support for her Mom and others.

The sun came out for part of our walk and everyone had a great time. After our walk we enjoyed our wonderful potluck lunch, played games and had an amazing afternoon. We also raised additional funds from our bake sale and raffle all thanks to those who donated. I cannot believe the support that I received from my family, friends and community.

St. Paul’s Hospital
4th Floor, Providence Wing
1081 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1Y6

Contact: Fran Schooley
604-806-8818 press 2
FSchooley@providencehealth.bc.ca

Group meets:  August 20, October 22, December 10^th, 2019, February 11, April 14 and June 23, 2020.

Time: 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

35th Annual General Meeting and Conference

SABC will be holding its Annual General Meeting and Conference on Saturday, October 5, 2019 in Port Coquitlam, BC.  It will be held at the POCO Inn & Suites Hotel & Conference Center at 1545 Lougheed Highway in Port Coquitlam.

We invite and encourage you to join us for this annual opportunity to enjoy the company of others, to learn and to share information and ideas. Join us Friday night to ‘meet and greet’ conference attendees from all over BC. New this year, we are planning to incorporate the option of real-time, online streaming, ensuring those unable to travel to the lower mainland have access to and can partake in, the conference featuring informative speakers on a variety of topics relevant to scleroderma.