Since last year's Walk, I have thrived in battling this cruel mystery of a disease. As a Lupus Warrior on the patient panel, I was involved in a Lupus & You Educational Event at Howard University Hospital in November 2023. Following that event, I was nominated to be an ambassador for the organization. After that training, the advocacy portion lit a fire within me. This year I have done a health fair on their behalf in April. I also was interviewed on Radio One for Lupus Awareness Month. May 3rd - 5th we had a GOTEL (Game On to End Lupus) event. We had gamers involved with this event. Next was World Lupus Day on May 10th. My
representative Ingrid Watson wrote me a proclamation. On May 19th -21st
we had a National Advocacy Summit in which we turned Capitol Hill Purple. I participated in a Health Fair at my home church on June 8th. Next, I participated in the Virtual 6 campaign June 21st - 26th in which we focused on the 6 years it's taking for patients to get diagnosed. I walked 6 miles in 6 days. My focus will be gathering a bigger team to walk with me this year. Are you up for walking a mile?

I am joining thousands of people across the country for the Walk to End Lupus Now®. I hope that you will join me either by lacing up your sneakers or by donating to my fundraising page.

You can make a difference by donating to help me reach my personal fundraising goal and support the Foundation's efforts to improve the quality of life for all people affected by lupus! A generous contribution of $25 or $55 can make a definite impact. What’s more, if your employer offers a Matching Gift Program to employees, you may be able to double your contribution with just a little bit of paperwork. Trust me, it’s worth the effort! Every single dollar counts.

Did you know?

Lupus is a mysterious and misunderstood autoimmune disease. It strikes without warning, affects each person differently, and has no known causes or cure.

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.

While lupus can strike anyone at any time, 90% of people living with lupus are women. Women of color are at especially high risk.

Lupus is hard to diagnose, but the Lupus Foundation of America is working to make life easier and more comfortable for the estimated 1.5 million people living with lupus in the United States.  Together, we can solve the cruel mystery of lupus. Thank you for your generosity!