October 23rd marks what would have been the 71st birthday of Sharon Monsky, the founder of the Scleroderma Research Foundation. Sharon launched the SRF in 1987 with a vision—knowing that although a cure might not come during her lifetime, the key to finding one was through investing in innovative research. Though Sharon passed away from complications of scleroderma in 2002, her mission and vision live on today.
Her unwavering dedication and her gift for rallying others to the cause have propelled the SRF to become the nation’s leading nonprofit funder of scleroderma research. Sharon’s belief in the power of scientific discovery remains at the center of all we do at the SRF.
We carry Sharon’s legacy with us every step of the way, as we continue to advance research toward improved therapies, and one day a cure for scleroderma.
