After 3 long years of confusion, frustration, and doctors’ visits, I was finally diagnosed with Lupus and Sjogren’s Syndrome (a condition that often accompanies Lupus and other immune system disorders).

It has not been an easy path – trust me!  Without the support of my husband, family, friends and co-workers, my day-to-day life would be much more difficult!  Every day can be different, every week can bring different symptoms.  It is a hard disease to explain and deal with but I’m doing my best!  I consider myself quite lucky to have the support system that I do and know that not everyone does. 

I want to help!  I started this walking team “FU LU” to help raise money for the very important research needed for this disease.  If you are interested in joining or donating to this cause please do!  There are so many people struggling like me that might look fine from the outside but are working and living life with uncomfortable symptoms on a daily basis.  There is no cure for this disease!

I am joining thousands of people across the country for the Walk to End Lupus Now®. I hope that you will join me either by lacing up your sneakers or by donating to my fundraising page.

If you are interested in joining my team “FU LU” - The walk is scheduled for October 7, 2023 at the South Street Seaport.  Once we get closer to that date, I will have more details to provide!  After the walk we can hang out and have a nice meal and spend some time together!

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! 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!