I am participating in the Walk to End Lupus Now® again this October.  This year, the walk is taking on special meaning since my lupus journey truly threatened my wellbeing landing me in the hospital with bilateral pneumonia associated with the immunosuppressants that are required to control my disease. Since lupus is an invisible disease and like most lupus warriors, I tend to minimize symptoms, it is easy to forget the severity of the disease and the potential complications that it carries.

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 of $1000 and support the Foundation's efforts to improve the quality of life for all people affected by lupus!   Any amount helps, even $5!! 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!