Today marks 28 years since the release of For Hope—a groundbreaking film that brought scleroderma into the public eye like never before. Directed and produced by SRF Board Member Bob Saget, the movie remains the only major motion picture to capture scleroderma’s impact on a family, sharing an honest and moving portrayal of life with this challenging disease.
For Hope was inspired by Bob’s personal loss of his sister, Gay, to scleroderma. At the time of filming, he expressed, “This film was inspired by my sister Gay who lost her life to scleroderma when she was only 47. It is incredibly painful to have a loved one experience a condition like this…‘For Hope’ was an emotional film to make, but I know it still brings awareness to scleroderma and why we need research. There will be no improved treatment and there is no cure without the research.”
For Hope was instrumental in raising awareness in the 90s and continues to inspire action for scleroderma research today. Though we’ve seen significant progress since its release, we know that search for cure must continue. Join us in honoring Bob’s legacy and his commitment to this cause by sharing this film with others.
