Melissa's Squad

2026 Stepping Out - Durham, NC

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!

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” above to 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” up above, right below our team name. Sign up and help us raise vital funds and create 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

$2k

Ronni Marblestone

$520

Elizabeth & Matt Portnoy

Walking with Melissa!

$520

Judy And Alan Marblestone

Proud to sponsor Melissa.

$500

Elaine Hubal

$500

Epic Physical Therapy

$266

Jill Banister

$264

Arthur And Debra Marblestone

$211

Classic Coverings

Happy to help in any way. Mary and Lisa

$107

Lauren Postyn

Proud to be walking along side of you!

$107

Ken And Di Romley

Stay strong!

$107

Debbie Orol

Happy to support you in this amazing endeavor

$107

Mickey And Jessica

$107

Micha Gittelman

$107

Bonnie Cohen

Hope you reach your goal

$104

Aliza Bricklin & Andy Schwab

You go girl; you got this!

$100

Cheri Lydon

$100

Russell Peskin

$100

Claire Serratelli

You Go Girl! I'd walk with you, if only I lived closer! Best wishes for a successful walk and mission to fund research. Love you! Claire

$100

Marlene Langsam

$97

Karen Rabins

Proud supporter of Melissa’s squad!

$81

Lawrence Sichel

$59

Jennifer Feinstein

Definitely Team Melissa!! Happy to donate in your honor!

$55

John And Christine

Good luck and happy to help. John and Christine

$55

Tamra Green

$55

Johnnye Locke

Melissa, you go girl!!

$55

Sheryl Jamison

$55

Elyse Goldberg-werner

I will be there walking right alongside you❤️

$55

Michelle And Charles Marvin

Go MELIS!!!! You are a champion ,always.

$55

Carmen

Count on me!!

$55

Dara & Alan Finkelstein

$55

Sharyn Shapiro

$54

Rachelle Jay Schwartz

Thank you for raising awareness for such a great cause!

$50

Stacey Horowitz

Sending prayers!

$40

Gary Kindler

$40

Melissa Kindler

$40

Rachel Strauss

$40

Jules Lippe-klein

<3

$40

Jill Banister

$40

Amy Ripps

$40

Eileen And Andrew Shulman

Happy to support your cause

$40

Janis And John Zaremba

Thank you for the opportunity to contribute toward more research. You rock Melissa!

$40

Sharon Mills

$36

Heidi Sadowitz

Melissa! I’ll always be on your team!

$28

Samara, Justin, & Jordan Foley

We love you, Melissa!

$28

Amy Geller

Hi Melissa! Miss you! ♥️

$25

Joo Ae Chu

$25

Maureen Scanlon