May is Lupus Awareness Month and there were several events to make people aware of Lupus and how it affects those who live with it. It is more important than ever for us to come together and rally our communities to raise awareness and funds to support those affected.

Your help is needed to solve the mystery, find a cure, and better medicines.. Of course, I am soliciting your help once again for the 2023 Walk to End Lupus Now drive. My request this year is that you share my story on your page and ask at least 2 people to match your donation or give what they desire to give. Also, ask those 2 people to ask 2 people to donate.

Because of your help in the years that I have participated in the Walk to End Lupus Now I was invited to participate in the Lupus Research Advocacy Summit in Washington, DC April 23-25, 2023. This was one of the most rewarding experiences in my life. It reminded me that there is still a lot of work to be done to make Lupus visible. I was able to hear some amazing stories of survival and strength from so many living with Lupus. We have Lupus but Lupus does not have us. We are Lupus Warriors, and we will continue to be courageous, hopeful, strong and faithful.

You can make a donation in several ways:

1. Donate through Facebook.

2. Send a check/money order payable to Lupus Foundation to Rosemary Jackson, 10007 Fawn Grove Place, Tampa FL 33637 and I will mail to LFA.

3. Send to my PayPay: paypalme/RosemaryJackson or my cashapp: $SororRose and I will mail the donation to LFA.

4. Use this link: https://support.lupus.org/site/TR/WTELN/General?px=1399079&pg=personal&fr_id=1941

If you have any questions, call me at 813.300.8046. Together, we can solve the cruel mystery of Lupus. Thank you for your generosity!

Hopeful,

Did you know?

• Over 1.5 million people have lupus.

• People with Lupus are often at higher risk of infections from viruses

• SLE(systemic lupus erythematosus) is the most serious form of lupus, which can affect the skin, mouth, kidneys, brains, lungs, and heart.

• 9 our of 10 adults with lupus are women

• Women of color, including African American, Asian, Hispanic/Latina, Native American, and Pacific Islander women, are more likely to develop lupus compared to Caucasian women.

• Fatigue is experienced by 80-90% of people living with lupus.

HELP MAKE LUPUS VISIBLE…SPREAD THE WORD….GET THE FACTS…SHARE WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY