What do people with Scleroderma do in the winter? Snuggle up!

Scleroderma or systemic sclerosis, is a chronic connective tissue condition affecting more than 6,000 Australians. Scleroderma Australia is the national representative voice supporting the Scleroderma community across Australia. To raise awareness about the condition, Scleroderma Australia has adopted the sunflower as its icon. The sunflower is symbolic, as like the sunflower itself, it turns towards the sun for warmth. People with Scleroderma are usually more comfortable in warmer weather.

We encourage you to hold a Snuggle Up event to help raise awareness for our cause and raise funds to support those who are living with this condition and to help find a cure. You could hold a slumber party, host an afternoon tea wearing your favourite gloves and scarves, or arrange a casual clothes day at work.

For more information go to www.sclerodermaaustralia.com.au

You can share your events and photos with us on social media using the hastags #SnuggleUp and #WSD2021 #Scleroderma