Mandy's story
In this short film, Mandy talks about how she explores her hobbies like gardening and creating greetings cards. With a strong family support, she stays hopeful and optimistic. Although she might not win all her battles, she has an amazing drive to fight.
"If you've just been diagnosed with scleroderma, just take one day at a time. Don't worry. There's loads of support around."
– Mandy
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