How scleroderma has changed my face, despite my best efforts
The face is what people see first on someone, and something is happening to mine because of scleroderma. I’m not a vain person or someone who primps in front of the mirror all…
Truth Be Told — Sherlene Perkins
Sherlene Perkins is the founder of United For Scleroderma Foundation. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and graduated from Myers University. In January 2020, at the age of 55, Sherlene was diagnosed with scleroderma. While seeking support and doing extensive research on the disease, she discovered several roadblocks in resources and support for people living with scleroderma. She then decided to help fill the gap in the needs of scleroderma patients by starting the United for Scleroderma Foundation.
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Chatting with strangers, raising awareness about scleroderma
I love to have conversations with strangers and tell them about scleroderma. I take time during brief encounters at the library, supermarket lines, the nail salon, and airport gates. The challenge is to…
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