Gina's Gladiators

2026 Stepping Out - Rhode Island

We're Fundraising to Cure Scleroderma!

Thank you so much for visiting the fundraising page for Gina's Gladiators!

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” 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, their families, and support networks.

Want to get more involved? Click “Join Us” to sign up and help us raise funds and awareness together!

Our team deeply appreciates 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

$520

Eugene Bessacini

$343

Anonymous

$317

Rosanne Bessacini

With all my love!!!

$309

Dad

$264

Anonymous

$250

Courtney

Love ya sister!

$162

Anonymous

$108

Christopher Arkwright

$108

Emma Kate Porter

$108

Trish Stone

$107

Robert, Lori & Eric Mccarthy

$107

Meghan Wrobel

$107

Barbara Izzi

$107

Lori Bessacini

You go girl!!

$107

Rachel Wright

$107

Nancy Gustafson

$107

Uncle Joe

Thank you for continuing to organize

$105

Bethany Basiliere

$105

Gina Bessacini

$100

Cindy Gustafson

$87

Charlie

$81

Deb Czerepica

$75

Carol Whitman

$70

Caterina Czerepica

$70

Samantha Bessacini

$56

Amanda Mccarthy

$56

Amy Phelps

Way to go Gladiators! Beat Scleroderma

$55

Anonymous

$55

Anonymous

$55

Linda Ribezzo

$55

Mary Chisholm

Good luck Gina

$55

Sandra Bessacini

$55

Anonymous

$55

Anthony Miele

$55

Anonymous

$55

Robyn Malatzky

Go Go Go!!!!

$54

Christine Preliasco

$51

April Richardson

$50

Morgan Whyte Ware

$50

Jodi Ditroia Eddy

$50

Kayla Breese

$50

Mackenzie Mather

Good luck! 🩵

$35

Gene Bessacini

$35

Bethany Basiliere

$35

Amanda Mccarthy

$35

Gina Bessacini

$35

Shane Basiliere

$35

Rosanne Bessacini

$35

Dacia Montenegro

$35

Patti Arkwright

$30

Patti Arkwright

$30

Shane Basiliere

$28

Bianca Kane

$28

Robyn And Matt Hakala

$28

Nicholas Dirocco

$28

Anonymous

$28

Holly Mccarthy

$28

Neil Feiner

Toad and Donkey Kong for life!

$28

Laura Quinn

$27

Melissa Gaethofs

🫶

$25

Brittany Plaisted

$25

Rosanne Bessacini

$25

Amy Calabro

$25

Dawn Dipetrillo

$25

Joseph Mccarthy

$23

Debby Palermo

$23

Dr Parel

$22

Tamara Laliberte

Love u gg

$11

Brittany