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Ohio Senator Bill Beagle
Legislation
passed designating June as Scleroderma Awareness Month
COLUMBUS - State Senator Bill Beagle (R–Tipp City) today announced the
passage of legislation to designate the month of June as “Scleroderma
Awareness Month." The bill, sponsored by Senator Beagle, passed the
Senate with unanimous, bipartisan support.
“Scleroderma is a terrible, life threatening disease and it is
important to continue to advocate for a cure,” Beagle said. “It is my
hope that designating the month of June as "Scleroderma Awareness
Month" will provide an opportunity for Ohioans learn more about the
disease and the research potential treatments this awareness may
promote.”
By designating June as “Scleroderma Awareness Month,” Senator Beagle
hopes to bring awareness and advocacy to the disease. The idea for the
legislation came from a local group that raises awareness and promotes
research so that others with the disease have more information about
the disease and available treatment options.
The disease can affect the skin and connective tissue and cause a
buildup of collagen that limits mobility. It can affect any part of the
body and even cause death in some instances. There is currently no cure
for the disease but treatments can help to manage symptoms.
The bill now goes to the Ohio House of Representatives for further
consideration.
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