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We're Fundraising to Cure Scleroderma!

Thank you for visiting my Team Fundraising page in support of our 10^th Annual Stroll for Scleroderma. We are The Founders – The family of Don Legere, husband to Cathy, father to Mike, Andrea, Nick, and myself – Maria.

For 10 years, our fundraiser walk has brought our community together with one shared goal; supporting those affected by scleroderma. We are honored and excited to celebrate this 10-year milestone with you.

As many of you know, my family and I started this walk in 2017 in honor of my dad, Don Legere, who has been living with Systemic Scleroderma since 2007. He received a stem-cell transplant as part of a trial study in 2015, which we believe slowed the progression of his disease. There is still no known cure for Scleroderma, so dad is on chemo for the remainder of his life. He struggles daily with the effects of the autoimmune disease, as well as the other diseases it has brought on, such as Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, and Raynaud’s Syndrome.

There are many families who are not as fortunate as we are. Over the years since we've been a part of the Scleroderma community, my parents have said goodbye to many friends who suffered with scleroderma. Our goal with this Stroll is to come together to honor all the people and families who are affected by this disease, and to raise money in hopes to find a cause and a cure for Scleroderma in their lifetime.

Thanks to many of you, our event grows every year! In the last 9 years combined we have raised over $170,000, all of which went to Scleroderma Foundation to help raise awareness and find a cure. We could not have done this without you! Thank you for your continued love and support!

To make a donation, click “Donate” and complete the form. Every gift, no matter the size, directly supports the National Scleroderma Foundation’s mission.

To join our walk, click “Join Us” to sign up and help us raise funds and awareness together on June 13th! We’d LOVE to see you there!

We 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.

With Love and Gratitude:

The FOUNDERS:
Don & Cathy Legere
Maria & Jacek Bartoszewicki (Lexi, Ella & Max)
Mike & Andrea Mahoney (Renzo, Ayla)
Mike & Robin Legere (Louisa)
Nick & Halley Legere (Liam)

How Don Legere is Doing Now:
Dad’s health continues to decline. Since March of 2025, dad has been in the process of testing for a lung transplant. In January of 2026, he was relieved to receive approval from Temple University Hospital. He and mom packed their bags immediately, and relocated to Philadelphia to be closer to the Hospital and higher on the transplant list. My parents are enjoying their time and adventures living in a new place while they wait for the call. We are optimistic about the transplant, and we pray daily for a successful transplant journey.

About Scleroderma
Scleroderma is a chronic, autoimmune disease. There is no known cause and no known cure YET. The immune system in a patient attacks its own body. Scleroderma means “hard skin”. However, the disease causes serious damage to internal organs including the lungs, heart and gastrointestinal tract. There are some medications which can ease some symptoms but there is NO cure.

June is Scleroderma Awareness month. My family and the Scleroderma Foundation are grateful for those who help raise awareness and funds to support research and create hope for scleroderma patients and their families.

Our Achievements

Team Raised $1,000

Team Raised $2,500

Team Raised $5,000

Team Raised $10,000

Thank you to our Sponsors

$1.02k

Catherine Legere

$1.02k

Next Generation Endodontics

$1.02k

Mark And Christine Turner

Best wishes a great day. Hope all goes well and you raise a lot of money and awareness for such a worthy cause.

$1.02k

Anonymous

It won’t be the same as last year…no cannoli breaks.

$1,000

Lee Kennedy

$520

Joan M

Thanks to the fabulous Legere family for all you do for the scleroderma community!

$500

Maria Bartoszewicki

$500

Orthodontics Of The North Shore

$500

Leighann Eruzione- Lantern Residential

$500

Len Gibely Contracting

$500

Nick, Halley, & Liam Legere

We love you, Papa!

$400

Andrea Mahoney

$370

Leo Legere

$265

Bill And Lori Roderick

Hope you have a great event.

$265

Tom Cote

Good luck Alex!

$265

John & Sue Henninges

$250

Robin Legere

$214

Robert Legere

$212

Cathie & Brad Meyer

$212

Alfred Buonvecchio

$212

Maryann Buonvecchio

We wish we could be there this year but we will be strolling on our treadmill at the gym here in Boca Raton. We are thrilled that Don is making huge strides after his surgery. His positive outlook (always!) and his beautiful family's support will see him through this. We love you all. xoxo Fred and Mare

$200

Boguslawa Bartoszewicka

$200

Glenda Davis

$200

Angela Tremaine

$200

Joe Valenti

$161

Orvin Family

$145

Maria Bartoszewicki

$140

Miriam Deukmejian

$126

Drew + Lori

$120

Andrea Mahoney

$120

Jessica Swenson

$114

Jessica Swenson

$112

Patricia Kent

$112

Kiley Delgado

$110

Lisa Maccini

$108

Andrew Botieri

Good luck in Philly you two!!🙏🙏❤️❤️🩵🩵

$108

Fay Family

$108

Lynn Johnson

Keeping you all in my prayers.

$108

Chris & Kristen Richardson

$108

John Apostolides

$108

M Munroe

$108

Rick Roney

$108

Melissa, Michelle, Ethan & Carter

$108

The Barbati Family

$108

Philip Sudore

$107

Kevin Zajas

Thank you for sharing your grandfather’s story. I wish him and your family all the best.

$105

Michael Flaherty

$100

Peter Lindsay

$100

Mona Prescott

$95

Nicholas Legere

$95

Patricia Kent

$91

Sean Flaherty

$85

Kiley Delgado

$85

Angela Tremaine

$70

Catherine Legere

$70

Haleigh Reisman

$70

Maya Schoonover

$70

Robin Legere

$70

Laura Tiedeman-mau

$70

Peter Lindsay

$70

Arianna Mccarthy

$70

Francine Black

$70

Catherine Meyer

$69

Zack Grube

🩵

$60

Kate Pollock

$60

Katie Rooney

$59

Laura Tiedeman-mau

$58

Haleigh Reisman

$57

Alex Depaulis

$56

Maxwell Miller

$56

Joan And Hal Jordan

We love you and are with you in every step you take! ❤️

$56

Nancy Tiedeman

$56

Ellen Imbriano

See your goal, but just though I would add to it. xo

$56

Erin

Supporting always <3

$56

Jahme

$56

David Leighton

$56

Jimmy

Go Alex!!

$56

Jack Armitage

Stay AMAZING!!

$56

David Harmon

$56

Charly And Jean

Cheering you on Don, as you keep getting stronger. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

$56

Katie Read

$56

Bob Mcdonald

$56

The Florida Mahoneys

We’re strollin’ with everyone in our hearts!

$56

Alyssa Gamble

I’m sorry we missed your incredible event. Sending our support to your family and prayers for your dad! I hope it was a great day 💛

$56

Leroyer Family

Sorry we couldn’t make your event, but hope it went well! Wishing you lots of love, support, and progress towards good health.

$55

Brian, Steff, Maisie, Harrison Williams

$55

Tom Curran

Wishing you great success and wonderful weather.

$50

Marilyn Parker

Sending healthy vibes to your Dad!

$50

Aunts Susan And Katherine

Cheering you on!

$50

Aunt Andréa, Uncle Pete & Family

Sending our love and support. Good luck! We’re so proud of you, Alex! XO

$50

Gina Duran

$50

Troy And Karie

Go Halley, Nick, and Liam!!

$38

Maya Schoonover

$35

Jacek Bartoszewicki

$35

Lisa Maccini

$35

Leo Legere

$35

Alex Depaulis

$35

Chelsea Lessard

$35

Robert Legere

$35

Christopher Hoffman

$35

Dan Rafferty

$34

Emily Matusiak

Love you Alex! So proud of you🤍

$31

Kate Pollock

$30

Nicholas Legere

$28

Emi Sheehan

$28

Jess Desrochers

I’m so sorry I can’t be there to play the music and stroll with you all, but one of the kids is graduating from high school so I know you understand my schedule conflict. I’ll be back next year 🏃🏽‍♀️all my love for the cause and the cure

$28