Originally published February 28, 2008 at 8:16 a.m., updated February 28, 2008 at 8:18 a.m.
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown Scleroderma Support Group is having a bake sale from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at St. John Greek Orthodox Church, 4955 Glenwood Ave. The sale begins immediately after church, approximately 11:30 a.m. The sale will feature Greek pastries, loukoumades, rice pudding and koulouria.
Another bake sale is planned for March 9 at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 220 N. Walnut St. The sale begins after church, at about 11:30 a.m.
All proceeds from the bake sales will be used for the “Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma” fun walk June 7 at Boardman Park on Route 224, which will feature food, prizes, a 50-50 raffle, Chinese auction, clowns and more.
Scleroderma is a chronic, progressive autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system attacks its own tissues. The disease can cause thickening and tightening of the skin as well as serious damage to internal organs. An estimated 300,000 people have been stricken with disease, and there is no cure.