The National Scleroderma Foundation’s (NSF) mission is to advance medical research, promote disease awareness, and provide support and education to people with scleroderma, their families, and support networks. Scleroderma, or systemic sclerosis, is a chronic connective tissue disease generally classified as an autoimmune disease. It is NSF’s vision to be a relentless force in finding a cure and improving the lives of people affected by scleroderma.