Jewel's Gems aka DANCE Fighters

2026 Stepping Out - Minnesota

We're Fundraising to Cure Scleroderma in Memory of our friend Jewel!

Thank you so much for visiting our Team Fundraising page in support of this Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma event!

This year we are honoring our dear friend and fellow scleroderma warrior, Jewel Venhuizen. Jewel has been a member of our North Metro Support Group for many years and she lost her fight in February this year. Jewel was always so inspirational with her strength, courage, self-advocacy and on-going independence ... she kept on traveling to visit family even when it was not easy to do so requiring oxygen and wheels to get around!  Always up for attending in person support group meetings and volunteering at both the annual MN events, Stepping Out to Find a Cure and the Fall Conference, Jewel brought her bright smile and laughter lighting up the space. We will miss her dearly.

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

$420

Amy Venhuizen

$369

Matt

$200

North Metro Mn Support Group

This donation is in memory of Jewel who has a treasured member of our group. She was a shining example of advocating for ourselves and Scleroderma. She will be greatly missed. Her memory will live on & she will be our angel in the outfield at CHS field on June 20th - join us!

$180

Mary Tyler

$140

Kathy Venhuizen

$115

Laura Schmidt

$115

Lisa Springer

$115

Amy Venhuizen

$112

Diana Venhuizen

$112

Martha Tateosian

$110

Deanna Hokanson

$108

Steven Lacher

$108

Sherri Jobin

Best wishes as you strive to find a cure!

$108

Eser Ozdeger & Tim Gaetz

$108

Janet Johnson

You go sistet

$105

Michele Engdahl

$100

Anonymous

$95

Rebecca Miller

$90

Martha Tateosian

$90

Pauline Lacher

$90

Dan Petersen

$90

Diana Venhuizen

$90

Beth Linzmeier

$90

Dan Petersen

$79

Ellen, Mark, Lauren, Kaila, & Brooks Johnson

💕

$61

Lisa Springer

$58

Sammy Faye

$56

Champion

So proud of you Mary!!

$56

Anonymous

$56

Evelyn Korsten

Have a great walk!

$55

Teresa Martin

Praying for this walk and you always!

$55

Lynn Marrs

$55

Lyn Englert

In support of Mary and all those affected by this disease!

$55

Brad And Gratia Johnson

Go get ‘em, Deanna!

$54

Lauren Palmquist

Sorry we won’t be able to attend the walk, but we will be sending love and support your way! Love, Karl, Lauren and Lou

$50

Anonymous

$50

Karie Johnson

$48

Jill Petersen

$45

Sharon Kephart

$45

Sammy Faye

$45

Laurie Anderson

$45

Daniel Sorensen

$45

Jill Petersen

$45

Emma Cocos

$45

Jodi Schaber

$45

Deanna Hokanson

$45

Laurie Anderson

$45

John Petersen

$45

Eser Ozdeger

$45

Tim Gaetz

$40

Pauline Lacher

$36

Laura Schmidt

$36

Kathy Venhuizen

$32

Jodi Schaber

$28

Jessica + Craig

We love you!!

$28

David Goretski

$28

Jodean Fritz

$28

Lisa J Kelsh

$28

Laurie Custer

You are an inspiration Mary. Love & prayers always!

$25

Jill Michael

$11

Katie Behrens