Scleroderma Research Foundation

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In every corner of the nation, special fundraising events take place almost daily. What makes an ordinary event a truly special occasion? At the Scleroderma Research Foundation, we believe it is the blending of an important cause with imagination, innovation, and the unique opportunity to make a major difference in the quality of human life.

Cure Advocate Events

The SRF and its ever-growing group of national Cure Advocates have produced hundreds of events promoting scleroderma awareness and have raised millions of dollars for critical disease research.

Over the past two years alone, the Scleroderma Research Foundation’s Cure Advocates have raised over $240,000 to support the Foundation’s vital research programs, and continued to educate thousands of people about the disease. In the process they have shared countless smiles, tears and a passionate commitment to help raise awareness and the funds necessary to find a cure.

Thousands of volunteers and supporters at the SRF "Trails to Sails" event have helped raise public awareness and the critical funds necessary for cutting-edge research.

CLICK HERE for a listing of recent and upcoming Cure Advocate events or CLICK HERE for information about the Cure Advocate program.

Cool Comedy – Hot Cuisine

Performers Arsenio Hall and Bob Saget share a moment with
SRF founder,the late Sharon Monksy, in Hollywood, California
at the 2002 Cool Comedy – Hot Cuisine.

Cool Comedy – Hot Cuisine is the Scleroderma Research Foundation’s flagship fundraising event. The annual gala features several courses of epicurean delights and attracts some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry.

Since its inception in 1988, Cool Comedy – Hot Cuisine has raised millions of dollars for groundbreaking research and has offered an unparalleled opportunity for increasing scleroderma awareness.

Board member and comedian Bob Saget with fellow board member and actress Dana Delany, Robin Williams, and SRF Chairman Luke Evnin, Ph.D. at the 2004 Cool Comedy – Hot Cuisine event in Los Angeles.

Singer John Rzeznik of the Goo Goo Dolls performs the opening set at the SRF’s 2004 Cool Comedy – Hot Cuisine in Los Angeles.

Over the years, the “Cool Comedy” portion of the evening has included live performances by such stellar comedians as Dana Carvey, Rodney Dangerfield, Ellen DeGeneres, Arsenio Hall, Jay Leno, Dennis Miller, Bob Saget, Lily Tomlin, George Wallace, Robin Williams, the late John Candy and many others.

Funnyman Tim Allen supports scleroderma research with an outstanding performance at the 2004 Cool Comedy – Hot Cuisine in Los Angeles

Robin Williams gives scleroderma awareness a huge boost at the first Cool Comedy – Hot Cuisine held in Los Angeles in 1988.

The “Hot Cuisine” is, in a word – Astounding! Celebrity chefs Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken (the Food Network's Too Hot Tamales and owners of the award-winning Border Grill and Ciudad restaurants) have been with us since the beginning to create mouth-watering memories that have guests begging for recipes.

Press coverage of Cool Comedy – Hot Cuisine has included pieces on Oprah, Entertainment Tonight, Access Hollywood, and various network news programs, as well as print coverage in national newspapers, People Magazine, In Style Magazine and other leading periodicals and scientific journals.

Cool Comedy – Hot Cuisine has become synonymous with big name stars, celebrity surprises, and scleroderma awareness.

Rodney Dangerfield “gets no respect” at a sell-out 1998 Cool Comedy – Hot Cuisine held at the lavish Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel.

Luke Evnin, Ph.D., Chairman of the Scleroderma Research Foundation’s Board of Directors speaks to a standing room only crowd at the 2004 Cool Comedy – Hot Cuisine in Los Angeles.

Actor/comedian Jon Lovitz makes ‘em laugh at the 2004 Cool Comedy – Hot Cuisine at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel.

Singer/songwriter Sheryl Crow performs an acoustic set at SRF’s 2001Cool Comedy – Hot Cuisine in Los Angeles.

Longtime SRF supporter Lily Tomlin proves that laughter is the best medicine with an unforgettable performance at the 1994 Cool Comedy – Hot Cuisine fundraiser in Santa Monica, California.

Mary Kate (left) and Ashley Olsen share a laugh with "Full House" co-star, Dave Coulier at Cool Comedy-Hot Cuisine in 2001.

For more information on the event, to become a sponsor, or to purchase tickets, call 1-800-441-CURE.