Michelle Rodriguez

Thank you for visiting my personal fundraising page to support this Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma event!

Hi, I’m Michelle a 17-year-old living with multiple systemic autoimmune diseases, including Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma), Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, Lupus, Dermatomyositis, Interstitial Lung Disease, Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, Raynaud’s Syndrome, POTS, and Amplified Musculoskeletal Pain Syndrome.

At 11 years old, my life changed with a diagnosis that most people can’t pronounce and many have never heard of. Since then, I’ve learned what it means to fight battles that are invisible.

I’m walking in the Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma to raise awareness, fund research, and advocate for better treatments — because rare diseases deserve attention, funding, and hope.

I walk for the Warriors.

I walk for research.

I walk for a cure.

And I walk for the 11-year-old me who needed hope.

Your support means so much. To make a donation, simply click “Donate” and complete the form.

Want to get more involved? You can also register and join my team to fundraise alongside me!

I truly appreciate your generosity and encouragement. Please consider sharing this page with friends and family who might also want to make a difference.

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