Welcome to our fundraising team page.

This year, I am so thrilled to walk with Mimi and Ru.  They both are wonderful sisters in Christ and I admire them very much.  Mimi, Ru and I are all Lupus warriors.  

Mimi was diagnosed in 1970s in Taiwan at the age of 8.  Back then not many patients survived.  She wasn't sure how much time she had back then, but she now is in her 60s!  She went to school, she pursued her career in acting, then in her 30s, she got married and has twin sons!  Nothing stopped her.  She has had a blessed life.  She said it is crucial we take good care of our body and listen to our body.  When we feel fatigue, we must rest.  Also, we shouldn't experiment our body with unsolicited advices, and consult everything we take with our doctors.  Mimi is very talented and has been living an active life touching many people in various ways,  including me.  She has lead the church choir, and her talents are numerous that I cannot list them all.  I truly admire her courage and she is a great encouragement to me.  She is also a great cook and I enjoy her food postings.  =). Mimi survived lupus for 50+ years.  

Ru was diagnosed 22 years ago.  She had an explosive lupus attack during her pregnancy.  She had attacks on all her organs and blood vessels except her brain and liver.  Her kidneys were completely destroyed.  Her ANA level was so high that they had to filter them out of her system.  Her doctors told her family that she was dying and her family was getting ready for her funeral.  However, her condition took a turn miraculously, and with a kidney transplant she survived for 22 years!   She used to be a medical resident in infectious disease.  She said back then she always thought she was supposed to treat and save patients and never thought she would become such a critical patient herself lying in ICU bed. With triple immunosuppressants she had to take a detour in her life.   After many years, she now works as a church secretary.  She is an amazing sister who is thankful for her new life.  I love her dearly and she is a great encouragement to me.  

My story is in my fundraising site.

We are Lupus Warriors and our HOPE is in JESUS!

Imagine a day when doctors can say, "There is a cure for lupus". Until that day though, there is work to be done. That's why we are taking action in the fight against lupus. Join us as we participate in the Lupus Foundation of America's Walk to End Lupus Now® to raise critical funds for the estimated 1.5 million people living with lupus in the United States.

Will you join our team and help us reach our fundraising goal? You’ll be supporting the Foundation's efforts to improve the quality of life for all people affected by lupus. You can also support by making a secure contribution on our walk page. 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 Facts and Statistics

https://www.lupus.org/resources/lupus-facts-and-statistics

"How common is lupus and who does it affect?

• The Lupus Foundation of America estimates that 1.5 million Americans, and at least five million people worldwide, have a form of lupus.
• Lupus strikes mostly women of childbearing age. However, men, children, and teenagers develop lupus, too.
• Ninety percent (90%) of people living with lupus are women. Most people with lupus develop the disease between the ages of 15-44.[1]
• People with lupus can experience significant symptoms, such as pain, extreme fatigue, hair loss, cognitive issues, and physical impairments that affect every facet of their lives. Many suffer from cardiovascular disease, strokes, disfiguring rashes, and painful joints. For others, there may be no visible symptoms.
• Our best estimate based on available data on incidence is 16,000 new cases per year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are currently gathering updated data for all ethnic sub-populations in the US, so we anticipate this number will change. The fact remains that lupus is a devastating and life-changing disease that currently has no cure. "

Together, we can solve the cruel mystery of lupus. Join our team today and support our efforts!