One day you’re good as ever; the next day you wake up and your body is wrecking in pain; swollen joints/ligaments; you’re running a high temperature; your hair is falling out; skin is breaking out in flares!  You have visited several specialists and your test results comes back with a diagnosis of Lupus?  The doctor tells you, there is no cure; only treatments and the treatments are not guaranteed for this disease!  What do to do?  We FIGHT, we WALK! That is why my family and I are walking this walk!

This has been an arduous year for usl!.  This past July, my daughter Monique has crossed a critical milestone of her life, it has been 12 years she was diagnosed with LUPUS. Since that diagnosis, she has seen so many doctors; so many tests, and have had so many treatments; which caused a very heavy weight on the family, not to mention, a financial weight too!  I wouldn’t wish this on anyone in the world!  BUT; miracles do happen,  I thank God Monique is here and is now an Advocate for lupus!  I am looking forward to the day when doctors could say to my daughter, “Monique, there is a cure for lupus.” Until that day though, there is work to be done. That is why I’m taking action in the fight against lupus.  Our team captain Monique Gore-Massy, lupus Ambassador, LFA spokersperson, a lupus fighter is the brainchild of the Team.

Monique initially created The Lemonade Maker team for the walk, but it has blossomed into a source of hope and purpose for many others like herself, affected by this cruel disease.  Monique's ultimate mission is to promote a profitable lifestyle with lupus, while we work towards irradiating it.  My goal first and foremost, as Monique’s mom with God’s help, to encourage and push her to fight this; as a lupus Ambassador, to educate, bring awareness/sensitivity, to find a cure and as a caregiver supporter! Join me as I participate in Lupus Foundation of America’s Walk to End Lupus Now™ 12th Anniversary in New York to raise critical funds for the estimated 1.5 million people living with lupus in the United States.

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 and including my daughter Monique! 

A generous contribution of $25 or $55 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 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!

Thank you for your generosity!

Sharon Gore (MOP)