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Juan’s story

Juan tells the uplifting story of his and his wife Monica’s experiences of living with scleroderma, and how he continues to support and encourage her to do the things she enjoys most. Watch this short video, where Juan touchingly describes the way in which the disease has brought them closer together. 

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"She's a loving friend and wife. She fills me with warmth every time I see her, she's the love of my life."

– Juan 

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