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Donna's Spoonbills

2026 Stepping Out - Durham, NC

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$6,108

Our Goal

$7,500

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My Story and Thank you!

Thanks so much for helping me raise money for Scleroderma research. I was diagnosed with Scleroderma in 2015. Scleroderma is a rare, autoimmune disease that thickens and stiffens connective tissues throughout the body. For me it has lead to scarring in my lungs (pulmonary fibrosis), stiffness of my blood vessels and decreased motility of my GI tract. Earlier last year, I also developed pulmonary hypertension, high pressure in the blood vessels between the heart and lungs. The most debilitating aspect of these illnesses has been a chronic cough. The cough has been so annoying that it led to my 'work retirement' in 2024. But, even though I have trouble holding professional conversations, I'm still talking (between coughs) - just ask my family - and I'm volunteering.

Scientists, health professionals and patients are working hard to find new treatments for the symptoms (like cough, shortness of breath and stomach reflux) but they are also trying to find better overall treatments and a cure.  Help me make a difference in this research. Thank you. Donna

We're Fundraising to Cure Scleroderma!

Thank you so much for visiting my Team Fundraising page in support of this Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma event! Go Donna's Spoonbills!

Your donation makes a real difference. Giving through this page is simple, fast, and secure, and it’s the most effective way to support our team’s efforts to improve the lives of those living with scleroderma.

To make a donation, simply click “Donate” (or "Sponsor Us" if you are on your phone) and complete the form. Every gift, no matter the size, directly supports the National Scleroderma Foundation’s mission to advance medical research, promote disease awareness, and provide support and education to people with scleroderma (like me!), their families, and support networks.

Want to get more involved? Click “Join Us” near the top of the page under our team name, to sign up and help us raise funds and awareness together!

I deeply appreciate your generosity and encouragement. Please consider sharing this page with friends and family who may also want to support. 

Together, we can raise awareness, support those living with scleroderma, and bring us one step closer to finding a cure.

Our Achievements

Team Raised $1,000

Team Raised $2,500

Team Raised $5,000

Team Raised $10,000

Thank you to our Sponsors

$1,000

Meg Molloy

$518

Pulmonix, Llc - Dr. Murali Ramaswamy

$500

All Insurance For You

$500

Lynn Earle And Michael Cole

$500

Julie

$258

Anna Schenck

Go Donna! May the Spoonbills soar!

$250

Katherine S Weaver

You are wonderful, Donna!

$240

Sara King

$200

Ann Morris

Go Donna and team!

$120

Sylvester Taylor

$107

Ken & Elissa Gordon

$107

Sunjin Harrington

$107

Christina Park

❤️❤️❤️❤️

$107

Carolyn Konai

You’re my hero, Donna!

$107

Julia Chase

Go Donna go!

$107

Diane Weber

We need to eradicate these autoimmune diseases!

$107

Sara Herndon

Donna, you are a shero to me!

$107

Unsil Keiser

$107

Wendy Mccain

$104

Karen And Gary

In support of Donna Dinkin

$100

Cheryl @dan Dinkin

$80

Meg Molloy

$60

Dawn Barts

$55

Susan Parris Ray

$55

Susan Melvin

$55

Ron And Laura Gordon

$55

Brenda Willis

$50

Debra Clark

$49

Joann Bishop

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$40

Claire Brantley

$40

Tracy Patterson

$40

Bill Patterson

$40

Donna Dinkin

$34

Sylvester Taylor

$31

Tracy Patterson

$31

Bill Patterson

$28

Eliott & Cindy Axelrod

$28

Richard & Carol Axelrod

$28

Lisa Jessar

You always have my full support my sweet friend!

$28

Wendy Farrell

$25

Susan Goldstein

In honor of our dear friend Donna.

$5

Donna Dinkin

Our Team Members