A Letter from the President I hope this email finds you well! Lupus Awareness Month has had an impact. From Support Groups taking the lead on raising awareness and the LSI Associate Board hosting a soccer match on world Lupus Day, together, we have made a difference. There are a few days left to educate your community about lupus. Be sure to join tonight's educational event.The To Live with Lupus, We Need to Know About Lupus educational event includes the latest information on lupus, as well as the history of lupus. Dr. Zineb Aouhab presents tonight at 7pm. This event is sponsored by AstraZeneca. Register today! Remember LSI doesn't charge for educational events! Register and tell your friends and family to as well! No matter how you recognize Lupus Awareness Month, share your accomplishments with us. Please send us your photos, emails, and successes. You may inspire others to follow suit! LSI is changing our Lupus Walk schedule. This year we're hosting one metro Chicago walk and it's in Naperville! The Illinois Lupus Walk will be at the Naperville Riverwalk on August 9, 2025. Registration is open! LSI is also happy to announce we'll be partnering with Governors State University this fall on their Jaguar Run! LSI runners get a special $10 discount. Similar to the LSI walks, registered participants receive a t-shirt and giveaways on race day. There are special prizes and contests for registered participants too. Register today, and don't forget to use the discount code: lupusil. There's still time to join the Lupus Walk planning committee. Planning committees provide volunteers an opportunity to shape the walk and make it unique. For more information, contact Lisa@lupusil.org or call 312-542-0002. There is a lot going on at the LSI. If you aren't signed up for our Social Media accounts, now's the time. We're increasing and diversifying our content. Check it out and be sure to LIKE and SHARE the content to increase lupus awareness. We look forward to seeing at you at our Illinois Lupus Walk! Together, we make a difference. Mary | 
