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May 5, 2021 

We're on Day 5 of Lupus Awareness Month and we have another story to share!  Read about Robert Knapel's experiences with lupus and the LSI.

And register for the webinar on May 27, 2021 - Caring for Someone with Lupus!

See what others in the lupus community are doing to recognize Lupus Awareness Month below.  (Yeah, Beth Horan has set a VERY high bar for the month - see what I mean by scrolling down!)

Don't forget to share pictures and stories about what you're doing to info@lupusil.org.

CELEBRATE!

Robert is center top - surrounded by Associate Board Members

Virtual Lupus Ambassador Robert Knapel

I didn’t know anything about Lupus before I got involved. LSI and the Associate Board was very helpful in answering questions and providing support for spouses/family members of those that have Lupus. LSI does an outstanding job of making resources available not just for individuals that have Lupus, but for their friends and family as well.

EDUCATE!

E. Aliciee’ Griffith BSN, BS, RN

 

Caring for Someone with Lupus
Thursday, May 27, 2021 | 6:00pm

Having people to love and care about is never a burden. But watching them suffer with an illness like lupus can be. Get tips to help you be the lupus caregiver your loved one needs.

Registration required for access to this webinar.

 

Lupus Awareness Month

Lupus Awareness Month is the time of year when the lupus community takes time to educate their families, workplaces and neighborhoods about lupus. Education can be as modest as sending an email to your friends and family about lupus to organizing a Lupus Awareness Day at your office. We encourage you to get creative as you raise awareness about this often misunderstood disease.

Please let us know what you’re up to – you may inspire others in the lupus community to take action! Email mary@lupusil.org or call Mary at 312-648-6053.

Virtual run WALK & ride and LIVE Lupus Walk

Lupus Walk for the entire month of May AND a LIVE Lupus Walk (if possible) on August 14, 2021 at the Naperville Riverwalk.

The LIVE Lupus Walk will be LIVE STREAMED on August 14, 2021, NO MATTER WHAT!

Register on this page and you are eligible to win incentive prizes and enter contests with awesome prizes!  You will be able to participate in the Virtual Lupus Walk and the Illinois Lupus Walk on August 14, 2021!

HOW YOU ARE CELEBRATING LUPUS AWARENESS MONTH!

Post your pictures and stories to our Facebook event page here  or send your pictures and stories to lisa@lupusil.org.

Mari Gonzalez and her mom Blanca have decorated their neighborhood with purple ribbons, lupus awareness signs and are planning a group walk for later this month!

 
 
 
 

Beth Horan is doing WHAT?

She's walking 100 miles for the Virtual run WALK ride for Lupus event!  100 miles and she is doing it all on the AB Team and to increase awareness about lupus and support the LSI.  Thank you, Beth, for setting an great goal for all of us!

 
 

Justine's on the AB Team!

Justine is a member of the LSI's Associate Board team.  She posted this picture to social media - she walked 6 miles and is raising awareness for lupus with every step!  Extra props for taking a picture in front of a purple tree!  Thanks, Justine, for making lupus awareness a priority! 

312-542-0002 | info@lupusil.org 
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