I've been sick with lupus for  15 years now and with many ups and downs I still keep staying strong .I do this walk for myself and for others who can not walk and also have lupus . I like to reach my goal every year not only for the walk and experience but for my medal . Having to reach my goal and get my metal means so much to me . I show my son everyday that his mom can be strong and not give up so showing him with my metals shows him hope also for me and others fighting lupus .