Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association (RSDSA)

01/10/2026

Get ready for a fun weekend in Charlotte with Fight the Flame!

🔥 2026 Fight the Flame® CRPS Conference
Join us for a day dedicated to education, support, and hope for the CRPS community.
This in-person conference brings together individuals living with CRPS, caregivers, advocates, and healthcare professionals for meaningful learning and connection.
📅 March 21, 2026
📍 Charlotte, NC
🔗 Register here:
https://www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/FighttheFlameConference
💛 Come as you are. Participate as you’re able.

01/08/2026

The Hannah Bernard Memorial Scholarships are available to anyone fighting complex pain conditions and pursuing their education, including high school, college, trade schools and online courses. Four $4000 scholarships will be awarded to the winners in memory of Hannah Bernard in May/June 2026.

TCAPP is honored to announce four $4000 Hannah Bernard Scholarships for 2026!! The application is now open until April 30, 2026. We welcome anyone who lives with chronic pain to apply for this amazing opportunity. Hannah's legacy lives on through this scholarship that Hannah's Family and Friends make possible.

https://tcapp.org/hannah-bernard-memorial-scholarship/

01/06/2026

Five months today we'll host RSDSA's 7th Annual Virtual CRPS Awareness Walk!

Our annual virtual walk was created to raise awareness of with participants coming together in their local communities and (re)establishing connections with fellow Warriors, as well as physicians, colleagues, neighbors, family, and friends.

We understand that some are unable to travel, so our virtual walk has made it easier for those who want to connect and spread the word about CRPS either in-person or online. 🧡

Stay tuned for additional details and materials on creating your team and getting more involved in your local community.

12/22/2025

Please help a member of the community locate a podiatrist who knows and understands in the Greater area. ↓

12/19/2025

We pride ourselves in hosting in-person awareness and fundraising events across the country in addition to our stellar virtual events. We would love to collaborate on additional events and are seeking your assistance to make them a resounding success.

If you are interested in hosting an event (like a beach meetup, walk, expo, sports tournament, etc.) in 2026, please send us a message or email us at info@rsds.org.

12/18/2025

Big news I’m so proud to share 💜

I’m incredibly grateful to share that,

Through the generosity of Maria’s Fund, in partnership with the RSDSA,

SEVEN individuals were awarded tuition support to join my program, The Chronic Pain Breakup Method.

One primary award and six additional secondary awards were granted — allowing seven people living with CRPS to access structured, evidence-based support that many otherwise wouldn’t have had access to.

I’m deeply honored to be trusted with this work and truly excited to walk alongside these individuals.

We’re already optimistic about what’s possible, and this is just the beginning.

Maria’s Fund has committed to ongoing future funding, and I’m incredibly thankful for their dedication to expanding access to care for this community.

12/16/2025

RSDSA highlights CRPS Warriors who have passed via approved submissions made by their loved ones.

If you have a loved one you would like added to this memorial, please let us know.

CRPS Warriors Memorial Back to Main Community Page RSDSA is highlighting CRPS Warriors we have lost over the years. If you have a loved one you would like added to this memorial, please send us an email at [email protected]. CRPS Warrior’s Photo CRPS Warrior’s Name Sunrise Sunset Their Story Ka...

12/15/2025

We heard you loud and clear! Many of you requested that we add a “Dear Abby” column to future editions of In Rare Form. Please submit your questions to info@rsds.org using the subject line "Dear Abby"

Please note that the “Dear Abby” column will not be used as a diagnostic tool. We will take questions on a rolling basis.

12/12/2025

For more than 40 years, RSDSA has funded research, centralized credible resources, and laid a foundation that many organizations rely on today.

As we look toward 2026, we are committed to doing even more - expanding education, strengthening advocacy, and growing our patient assistance programs, to name just a few. None of this is possible without your dedicated support.

Your year-end gift has a direct and meaningful impact.

Please click below to make your year-end contribution today.

Thank you for considering a donation to RSDSA. Your unrestricted gift is vital to RSDSA because it gives us the crucial flexibility to respond to immediate needs and opportunities as they arise. Such contributions also help build a strong RSDSA financial foundation. To fulfill our mission, RSDSA mus...