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Our Team have chosen to support SRUK with all our fundraising activities in 2021.
This is a charity very close to the heart of our colleague Dimple, after her mum passed away as a result of Systemic Scleroderma in April 2020. We want to raise as much awareness to help this worthy cause.
Scleroderma is a rare and chronic disease of the immune system, affecting the skin and connective issue. The condition causes an over-active immune system, resulting in the body attacking its own healthy tissue and causing hardening and scarring of the tissue. In Systemic Scleroderma, the internal organs and digestive system are also affected. Scleroderma can be life threatening. The exact cause is unknown and there is currently no proven cure.
Raynaud’s is often one of the first symptoms of Systemic Scleroderma. Raynaud’s is a condition causing increased sensitivity to cold due to the extreme narrowing of blood vessels. This can result in hardening of the skin, swelling of the hands and feet, severe joint pain and functional impairment.
SRUK is the only UK charity dedicated to improving the lives of people suffering with Scleroderma and Raynaud's. The charity aims to provide patients with the information and support they need to manage these conditions and improve the quality of their lives. SRUK works in partnership with research projects and funds research that can make real progress towards more effective treatment and a cure. SRUK does not receive any government funding and relies on donations to continue their vital work.
For more information, please visit SRUK’s website -https://www.sruk.co.uk
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