I was diagnosed with Lupus SLE at age 10 and it has impacted my life ever since.Yet today I signed up for a marathon, something I never thought my body would would be capable of withstanding. On May 5th I will run the Chicagoland Marathon. This has required 5 months of diligent training, but soon I will complete my lifelong dream of running 26.2 miles. Through this fundraiser I hope to raise awareness and support for those that are also fighting this disease. Sometimes dreams do come true.
Join me and support the mission of the Lupus Foundation of America! My goal is to raise critical funds for the estimated 1.5 million people living with lupus in the United States.
Your donation will not only help me reach my personal goal of giving back to an organization that has given me support for 20 years but more importantly it will aid the Foundation's efforts to improve the quality of life for all people affected by lupus!
Did you know?
- Lupus is a complex disease that is hard to define. It strikes without warning, affects each person differently, and has no known causes or cure.
- While lupus mainly affects women between the ages of 15-44, men and children are not spared.
- Lupus symptoms can be severe and highly unpredictable and can damage any organ or tissue, from the skin or joints to the heart or kidneys.
- Only three drugs have been developed and approved by the US Food and Drug Administration specifically to treat lupus.
By making a donation today you are joining the fight against lupus!
