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February 2024 

A Letter from the President

I hope this email finds you well!

We have several dates coming up and we look forward to seeing you there!

Save the date for the first educational event of 2024 - May 18, 2024!

The presenters are coming together and we know you won't want to miss it! 

Our Illinois Lupus Walks are scheduled for 2024 and the Walk Committees have started meeting and are still recruiting members!  If you are interested in taking a more active role in the lupus community and helping to shape the Illinois Lupus Walks, I suggest joining a Walk Committee!

This year's Chicago Walk is in a new location we think will be more accessible for everyone.  Arvey Park is near Museum Campus in Grant Park and the beautiful lakefront; which should make the walk routes especially lovely!

We have a few guaranteed spots left for the 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon!  The spots are going fast so don't wait to finalize your spot.  We have a terrific team.  Members get training - either live or virtual - through Chicago Endurance Sports.  Also, a singlet, fundraising page and more.  

The LSI Associate Board is hosting another Bulls Game!  Tickets are on sale now here.  Last year's outing was a great success, we hope you can join us this year.  Tickets for this game are currently $76, but LSI can sell them to you for $52 each!  PLUS you sit in the LSI section with other supporters. 

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Together we make a difference.

Mary

 

New Support Group Starting

A new Support Group is starting in Zion, Il.  The first meeting is May 6, 2024.

For more information on this or any of the Lupus Support Groups, contact Lisa at lisa@lupusil.org.

AB Bulls Game

ILLINOIS LUPUS WALKS

WESTERN SUBURBS

2024 Western Suburbs Lupus Walk
August 10, 2024
Naperville Riverwalk
9:00am – Registration
10:00am – Walk Starts

CHICAGO

2024 Chicago Illinois Lupus Walk & Fun Run
Sept 15, 2024 (Date subject to change)
Arvey Park| Grant Park
8:30am – Registration
10:00am – Walk Starts

WALK COMMITTEES

Are you interested in helping plan the 2024 Illinois Lupus Walks? 

If you are interested in joining a committee, please reach out to Lisa at lisa@lupusil.org or 312-542-0002. 

EDUCATIONAL EVENT

Save the date for this annual Educational Event!

EMPOWERING LUPUS PATIENTS EDUCATIONAL EVENT

Saturday, May 18, 2024
9:30am - 1:30pm
Saint Xavier University
WAC L203, Butler Reception Room; 3700 West 103rd St.
Chicago, IL 60655  

SUPPORT GROUP UPDATE

LSI's Support Groups are an amazing resource.  Run by volunteers who commit themselves to leading meetings are all lupus warriors who serve their communities.  You can find the LSI's support groups listed here and on our calendar here.

New LSI support groups

We are very excited to have two new support groups in IL. If you are interested in joining one of these groups or want more information about a support group, please reach out to Lisa at lisa@lupusil.org or 312-542-0002. 

Zion, IL (first meeting May 6, 2024)
Bloomington, IL 

JOIN LUPUS CHARITY RUNNERS

Guarantee your spot in the
2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon

All of our RUNNERS receive the following benefits:

  • Training to help you complete the Bank of America Chicago Marathon safely!
  • 2 tickets to the pre-marathon pasta party!  
  • LSI Water Bottle + goodies! 
  • Lupus Charity Runner singlet! 
  • Additional fundraising incentives for exceeding your goal! 
  • Personalized fundraising webpage to help you reach your fundraising goal!
  • LCR fundraising guide, creative tips and one-on-one assistance to help you reach your goal! 
  • Exhilaration of doing good for others while doing well for yourself! 

ASSOCIATE BOARD EVENT

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50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

New memories are being made every day!  Join us and make memories of your own.

Share your photos, memories and congratulations!  We're celebrating our 50th anniversary and we want to hear from YOU!  Share your stories, photos or just congratulations here or post to social media using #LSI50!

Visit our website here and share!

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

Fatigue & Lupus

A major problem for people living with lupus is fatigue – chronic debilitating fatigue that significantly decreases quality of life and increases the risk of work disability.

How does someone manage fatigue?  Finding strategies that work for you and for lupus patients in general is the purpose of the Lupus Intervention Fatigue Trial (LIFT).  

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Lupus Clinical Trial Opportunity

If you have lupus, you may qualify.  
• Do you have active lupus that is not responding to your current medications?
• Are you between the ages of 18-65?
If so, you may be eligible to participate in a clinical trial testing if a new type of cellular therapy is effective and safe in treating active lupus.

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