Beauty Beyond Limits
A Soul in Struggle
is a manifesto of resilience
Scleroderma is a rare and chronic rheumatic disease that affects the skin, organs, and hands, making even the simplest gestures a challenge.
Like osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, it compromises mobility and causes disabilities that affect millions of people worldwide.
And yet, behind every pain, there is a soul that fights: an inner strength that surpasses the limits of the body and continues to seek life, beauty, and possibility.
In A Soul in Struggle, four artists affected by rheumatologic diseases share their personal stories: despite suffering and disability, they never stopped creating, leaving us works of extraordinary intensity.
Alongside them, the testimonies of people living with scleroderma reveal the same determination and the same hope.
This film is dedicated to all of them:
To those who fight every day.
To those who transform pain into expression.
To those who face illness with the strength of science.
To the soul that never gives up.
When pain meets beauty, hope is born.
A Soul in Struggle
An Extraordinary Evening of Art, Science and Solidarity
17 October 2026 | Palazzo del Casinò – Lido di Venezia
On 17 October 2026, the prestigious Palazzo del Casinò on the Lido di Venezia hosted the Charity Première of A Soul in Struggle, a documentary promoted by the World Scleroderma Foundation (WSF) and the Italian World Scleroderma Foundation (IWSF).
This remarkable event brought together institutional representatives, members of the international scientific community, patients, supporters and partners, united by a shared commitment to raising awareness of systemic sclerosis and rheumatic diseases.
Through the universal language of cinema, A Soul in Struggle tells powerful stories of courage, resilience and hope, giving a voice to those living with these conditions and highlighting the importance of scientific research and solidarity.
The extraordinary attendance and enthusiastic participation of our guests made the evening a resounding success, demonstrating how art, science and philanthropy can come together to raise awareness and inspire meaningful change.
Both Foundations extend their heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed to making this event possible, with special thanks to patients and their families, whose courage and determination continue to inspire our mission.
Because science changes lives, but art has the power to change perspectives.
Relive the Magic of the Venice Première
Discover the most memorable moments of this unforgettable evening through our official photo gallery.
About us
The World Scleroderma Foundation is an independent and international community of doctors, researchers, and patients working every day to improve the lives of those living with scleroderma.
Our commitment begins with listening: listening to people, to their stories, to their fears, and their hopes, and transforming this knowledge into research and tools that can truly make a difference.
Our mission
The foundation promotes and supports innovative scientific projects aimed at understanding the disease, its causes, and its manifestations.
Alongside science, WSF cultivates the value of community: it facilitates dialogue between patients, doctors, and associations, creating an international network capable of sharing experiences, knowledge, and support.
Every congress, every event, every meeting is created to raise awareness and make diagnosis earlier, treatments more effective, and information more accessible.