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▪God 1st 🙌🏾
▪MSU Alum 💚
▪Production Girl 🎬
▪Scleroderma Warrior 🩵🦋
▪DET | LA ✈

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BeCAUSE we care, bracelets for a cause 🫶🏻

💙 Scleroderma Research
💛 Illumination Foundation
❤️ Human Trafficking Awareness

Your purchase gives back, together we can make a difference!

#mysaintmyhero #braceletsforacause

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Better late than never 💕🎉

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We created our blue BeCAUSE We Care bracelets to honor and support a cause dear to our friend Bob Saget’s heart @srfcure His sister passed away from this awful scleroderma and we wish to continue his legacy by helping fund research for others still fighting, like Kierra Flowers. Today is Bob Saget’s birthday, and while we think of him everyday, today is extra special.

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Hey!! We’re looking for pup models to wear our gear! You’ll get posted to our main account which has over 740k+ followers!! Just message us “Hi” to @dogsofthepack now 🙂 Can’t wait to hear from you!!

Message us @dogsofthepack (not directly here) and Lillie, our rep, will get back to you ASAP! 🙂

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It’s time to make your #GivingTuesday gift! Go to scleroderma.org/givingtuesday (link in bio) to support the #scleroderma community and tell us what you’re giving for in the comments!

#nationalsclerodermafoundation #givingtuesday2023 #autoimmune #autoimmunedisease #chronic #chronicillness #chronicpain #raredisease #awareness #sclerodermawarrior #sclerosis #fibrosis #raynaudssyndrome #raynauds #ild #research #science #findacure #hope

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“When the Queen come through, part like the Red Sea!”
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Still coming down from how amazing #Renaissance Tour was w/ my bestie @jazzhooks
@beyonce you did that, sis!
#cozy #aliensuperstar #dianaross

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CLC MEMBER FEATURE: My name is Kierra Flowers, and I am a 34-year-old woman, living with Scleroderma. I’m from Detroit, MI but currently living in Los Angeles, CA maintaining a demanding, but rewarding career in Television Production. When I’m not working, I enjoy watching home renovation, sports & food competition shows. Basically, anything reality! I also consider myself a foodie and wine connoisseur.

I was diagnosed with Scleroderma in June of 2020. I had never heard of this disease. I knew something was wrong because I was exhausted all the time. I used to joke that once I turned 30, my body felt like it was breaking down. That was partially true. Turns out, all the aching, fatigue, stiffness, hands turning white (Raynaud’s Syndrome), and hypopigmentation had to do with an overproduction of collagen in my body. Basically, my body tricked my tissues into thinking they were injured which caused inflammation, that then triggered an overproduction of collagen. Too much collagen causes the organs to harden. Scleroderma literally means hard skin. The largest organ this disease tends to affect is the skin. However, Scleroderma can affect internal organs as well. In my case, my muscles, skin, GI tract & heart are all involved. The last year was particularly challenging as my heart started to show more damage. I was diagnosed with heart failure as well and now have a defibrillator implanted in my chest.

While all that sounds like a lot, I am blessed to have AMAZING doctors at UCLA. They have worked with me, and I am at a place where I am starting to feel tons better. There are times I have questioned why I became ill in the first place. But, since my diagnosis, my world has opened in ways I never imagined. I have met so many amazing warriors who continue to inspire me every day. I have found a strength that I didn’t realize I had. Yes, at times, it is difficult, but it’s not the challenges you face that make you who you are, it’s how you overcome them. To anyone living with a chronic illness, please know that you are an inspiration to many. Not everyone is equipped to handle the challenges you face, but you, YOU WERE BUILT FOR THIS!! Stay strong my warriors

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Great times at the #nsf2023confetence. #educate #connect #fun So proud of my panelists giving honest sincere advice and encouraging words about their #experiences

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Today is #WorldSclerodermaDay, a day created to tell people what it means to have scleroderma, recognize those who live with it, and share why we need a cure. We’re honored to share from members of the scleroderma community here.

Scleroderma is an autoimmune disorder—a rheumatic disease that causes inflammation in the skin and other areas of the body. The body’s own immune system makes too much collagen, leading to the hardening and tightening of the skin and connective tissues (ie: fibrosis). Currently, there is no cure. But significant progress has been made in managing its symptoms and some of the most serious complications.

This progress is only possibly through collaboration of our entire community—your help is critical to advancing research. Thank you SO MUCH for all you have done to help raise awareness and funds this month by telling your stories, hosting fundraisers, and sharing information about scleroderma with your networks.

Though Scleroderma Awareness Month is coming to an end, spreading awareness doesn’t stop. Join us as we #SayScleroderma, today and until a cure is found. Learn more about all the ways you can make a difference at srfcure.org. #scleroderma #sclerodermawarrior #sclerodermaresearch #srfcure

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"I'm grateful that God has chosen me to be a vessel and as long as i have a breath in my body i will be an advocate for Scleroderma!"⁠
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Meet Kierra Flowers |
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Kierra was diagnosed with Scleroderma, at the age of 31 in June of 2020. Scleroderma is an autoimmune disease that presents in different organs, making daily life very difficult! Since her diagnosis Kierra has been open about sharing her story with others. You can learn more about Kierra, scleroderma, and how you can help in Caitlin McHugh Stamos' podcast, How Can I Help? Proceeds from the bracelets Kierra is wearing will go to The Scleroderma Research Foundation.⁠
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#mysaintmyhero #scleroderma⁠

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Our beautiful model @turn2key is fighting scleroderma, a rare, often painful, life debilitating disease. The proceeds from the bracelets she is wearing will go towards finding a cure with @srfcure This was @bobsaget ‘s favorite charity and we are supporting it to keep his legacy and people suffering from this disease alive. 💙

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