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. The walk this year is on October 27th. We have a new location at Pier 27 on the Embarcadero in San Francisco.

I have walked every year for the last 14 years for Pam. Her journey with lupus inspires me. I am grateful for the opportunity to support Pam and contribute to her efforts to help others live life with lupus as opposed to a life defined by lupus.

In 2024, Pam and I stepped up our game to raise awareness. We participated in the Lupus Foundation of America's (LFA) annual advocacy summit in Washington, DC. It was exciting to meet other families affected by lupus. We also met with the staff of Senators Laphonza Butler and Alex Padilla, and Representative Barbara Lee. Pam shared her perspective as a patient. I shared my perspective as a caregiver. DId you know that the Department of Defense is one of the largest of sources of funds for lupus research?

I am very proud of Pam. She was also nominated this year to join the Regional Leadershp Council of the LFA. In addition, she is filming a public service annoucement to inform people about lupus that will be broadcasted on KTSF. 

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 $100 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 can be hard to understand even for close family and friends.

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!