Welcome to our 2022 Walk to End Lupus Now, Chicago Fundraising Team Page " I am Helen Strong 3521" Please join us as we walk on September 24, 2022 for the  2022 Walk to End Lupus Now, Chicago at the Lincoln Park Rowing Lagoon in Chicago IL. Event is 9-:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. the 1 mile Walk starts at 10:00 a.m.  Team Members Helen Heath's Family, Vallena Adkinson (Mother) Patricia Adkinson (Aunt) Kim Adkinson (Aunt), Sirron Darough (Son) Dorthea Jones (Sister) Terry Adkinson (Aunt), Josh Pratt (Brother), S. Monaco Cobb (Cousin) other Family and Friends in memory of our beautiful, sweet Helen Nichelle Heath who passed on 3/10/21 at the age of 35 from Lupus complications after a long and courageous fight! Her family and friends will continue to help raise funding for out reach services, awareness, education and hopefully research that will lead to a cure of this cruel autoimmune disease, for people who have Lupus, for their Families and to carry on Helen's legacy and passion to fundraise for the Walk to End Lupus Now Chicago! Please help us reach our fundraising goal of $2,300 or more, all donations will be greatly appreciated and we thank you in advance for your generosity, much love & blessings!

# God is in control, And therefore in everything I give thanks! (Vallena Adkinson)

Imagine a day when doctors can say, "There is a cure for lupus". Until that day though, there is work to be done. That's why we are taking action in the fight against lupus. Join us as we participate in the Lupus Foundation of America's Walk to End Lupus Now® to raise critical funds for the estimated 1.5 million people living with lupus in the United States.

Will you join our team and help us reach our fundraising goal? You’ll be supporting the Foundation's efforts to improve the quality of life for all people affected by lupus. You can also support by making a secure contribution on our walk page. 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. 
• Only one drug has ever been developed and approved by the US Food and Drug Administration specifically to treat the disease.

Together, we can solve the cruel mystery of lupus. Join our team today and support our efforts! 

FightFightFight Lupus. To all that are fighting this disease..you are the MVP. I commend you all for your drive and strength. Me and mine are in this fight with you..don't ever forget that..love always. Vallena Adkinson (Mother) 

Lupus Fundraising Team "I am Helen Strong 3521"