On July 15, 2022, my life changed. I was diagnosed with Lupus.
After playing years of competitive soccer and just completing a half marathon, I kept asking myself how I could be sick? Debilitating fatigue, excruciating joint aches, unexplained loss of appetite, and sharp pain with every deep breath. I will never forget those moments.
There is no cure for Lupus - I will live with this for the rest of my life. I am fortunate to have had a quick diagnosis, a wonderful team of doctors, and unconditional love from my family, friends, and coworkers.
The Walk to End Lupus Now® is an opportunity to bring Lupus awareness to our Indianapolis community, help fund continuous research for Lupus, and connect with other warriors affected by Lupus. I hope you will join me by lacing up your sneakers or donating to my fundraising page.
Every dollar counts. No contribution is too small!
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.
