Honoring Bob Saget

Bob Saget’s Legacy: Ending Scleroderma

Honoring Bob Saget

Bob Saget’s Legacy: Ending Scleroderma

Even before losing his sister to the disease in 1994, Bob Saget was a devoted champion for the scleroderma community. Beginning in 1991, he performed at—and later went on to be the host and producer of—Scleroderma Research Foundation’s signature Cool Comedy • Hot Cuisine fundraising event, to help raise awareness and funds for medical research.

A Commitment That Went Far Beyond the Spotlight

Bob went on to serve as a member of the Board of Directors and played a pivotal role in the organization’s success by actively contributing to the day-to-day operations and strategic vision. He met with patients, built lasting relationships through his gift of laughter and storytelling, and shared his personal experiences with the tragic impact of the disease in countless press interviews to keep the media spotlight on scleroderma. Bob passionately sought to find a cure and was deeply dedicated to the mission of the Scleroderma Research Foundation (SRF).

Learn more about Bob Saget’s work with the SRF

How You Can Honor Bob

There are many ways to honor Bob Saget and his tireless 30 years of advocacy. Below are ways you can honor Bob and his commitment to advancing scleroderma research.

If you have any questions, or for more information, contact us at info@srfcure.org or 800.441.CURE (2873).

Contribute to the Bob Saget Memorial Scleroderma Research Fund

The Bob Saget Memorial Scleroderma Research Fund directly supports the SRF’s core research programs. This fund is instrumental to driving research forward until we find a cure.

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Watch “For Hope”

In honor of his sister Gay’s memory, Bob directed and executive produced a television movie for ABC that was loosely based on her story called, “For Hope,” starring Dana Delany. When the film aired in 1996, it became the first – and remains the only – movie to tell a family’s story of what it’s like to live with scleroderma. Today, this film continues to raise awareness of this disease and the need for research.

Watch what Bob called a “very emotional and fulfilling project” and share with others to help raise awareness.

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