Walk for Lupus Now Charlotte 2010 |
{WHY I'M WALKING}
I am walking for my daughter's best friend. She was diagnosed two years ago at age 17. She is a sweet young lady who is persevering with a positive outlook and lots of smiles! I also want to do something for the people who have been diagnosed and to prevent more from learning what it means to live with this disease.
{WHY YOU SHOULD SUPPORT MY EFFORTS}
- More than 1.5 million Americans and 45,000 NC residents have lupus.
- The effects on individuals with lupus and their families can be life diminishing and life threatening.
- Lupus is one of the most misunderstood and misdiagnosed diseases, with no known cause.
- On March 9, 2011, the FDA approved, BENLYSTA, the first drug ever to be specifically developed to treat lupus. This is a significant first step.
- The LFA, Piedmont Chapter uses funds collected from WFLN to support research efforts and to provide programs & support to lupus thrivers.
{HOW YOU CAN HELP TOO}
Please join me in supporting all those living with lupus and their families. There are two ways to help.
- Sign Up to walk with us at Walk for Lupus Now Charlotte. It's free to walk ~OR~
- If you can't join us, please donate and help me raise funds and awareness about this disease. My goal is $100 (not $135,000 like the widget says). Click the Thermometer on top right sidebar to donate to this worthy cause.
I need to get this on my calendar.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Frances, for your kind words!
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