Scleroderma Awareness Month – June Initiatives

Each June, the Scleroderma Association of BC leads a series of community initiatives to raise awareness of scleroderma, support patients and families, and fund vital research taking place in British Columbia.

Throughout the month, our community comes together through events, fundraising campaigns, and awareness activities that help shine a light on this rare disease while supporting progress toward better treatments and a cure.

 

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Groove for Scleroderma

A Live Music Fundraiser for Research

Saturday, June 6, 2026
Ladner Community Centre

Groove for a Cure for Scleroderma returns for its third annual live music fundraiser, supporting the Scleroderma Association of BC and vital scleroderma research in British Columbia.

Held during Scleroderma Awareness Month, this community event brings people together through music to raise awareness, support patients, and fund research.

The evening is hosted by SABC board member Kenny Reid, who lives with scleroderma and received a double lung transplant. His story highlights the strength of the scleroderma community and the power of coming together for a cause.

🎵 Save the date — more event details and ticket information will be announced soon.

 

 

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Silent Auction Donations

We are currently seeking silent auction donations for this event.

Businesses and community members can support the fundraiser by donating:

• Gift cards

• Experiences

• Products or services

• Auction items for our fundraising tables

These donations help raise funds for scleroderma research and patient support programs in BC.

To donate an item, please contact:

info@sclerodermabc.ca

 

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Photo Gallery from Previous Events

Take a look at highlights from past fundraising events:

• 2025 Scleroderma Ride for Research

• 2025 Groove for Scleroderma

• 2017-2025 Cheque Presentations to the SABC Research Program at St. Paul’s Hospital

 

 

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June Awareness Campaign Highlights

Each June, our awareness campaign brings together patients, families, supporters, and healthcare professionals from across British Columbia to raise awareness of scleroderma and support research.

Through a series of community-driven events and fundraising initiatives, our community continues to make meaningful progress toward better treatments and, ultimately, a cure.

 

 

2025 Campaign Highlights

In 2025, our community came together through multiple events to raise awareness and support scleroderma research.

💙 $92,209.63 raised for research

Events included:

• Groove for Scleroderma live music fundraiser

• Scleroderma Ride for Research

• Community awareness and fundraising initiatives across BC

These events showcased the strength of our community while supporting important progress in research and patient care.

 

2024 Campaign Highlights

In 2024, patients, families, and supporters across British Columbia came together in a sea of blue shirts, standing in solidarity with those living with this rare disease.

Initiatives included:

• Scleroderma Ride for Research

• Kenny’s Groove to Cure Scleroderma

• Virtual Yoga for World Scleroderma Day

• Virtual Moving to Cure Scleroderma (province-wide)

• Light Up the Pier

These events created opportunities for connection, awareness, and fundraising while bringing the community together around a shared cause.

💙 $101,715.25 raised for Canadian scleroderma research

100% of proceeds were allocated to Canadian scleroderma research projects.

To view photos and campaign highlights, visit our Facebook page.