I am joining thousands of people across the country for the Walk to End Lupus Now. I hope that you will join me in spirit AND if you can, by donating to my fundraising page. Every contribution adds to our ability to conduct research to find answers and cures for this disease. I am hoping that the collective power of my friends and family can match my personal donation to reach my goal of $1,000.

I am joining because I have family members and friends- who are like family- impacted by this. This disease unfairly targets young women in their child bearing years, and finds women of color of especially high risk.

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. Every contribution makes a difference.

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!