Group takes steps to cure scleroderma

Members of Youngstown Scleroderma Support Group’s 8th annual Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma committee and friends gather after the recent walk. The event drew 375 participants and raised $40,000 to help provide educational seminars and local support groups for patients and caregivers, and to contribute to research grants and clinical trials to help find a cure for the life-threatening autoimmune disease. Next year’s event is set for June 2. For more information about scleroderma, visit www.scleroderma.org.