May 10, 2016

Serving the Lone Star Region

What does "borderline lupus" mean?

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May is Lupus Awareness Month an you can take action in the fight against this cruel and mysterious disease. Lupus is an autoimmune illness that strikes without warning, has unpredictable, sometimes fatal effects, lasts a lifetime, and has no known cause and no known cure. It is pervasive and affects an estimated 1.5 million people in the United States. Despite its prevalence, nearly two thirds of the public know little or nothing about it. Learn what you can do to help and take action by visiting lupus.org/awareness. Take part in local activities hosted by the Lone Star Chapter, we have received 48 Mayoral Proclamations, attend the Annual Rally for Lupus Eductional Conference and the Lupus and The Kidneys Educational Program, organize a Put On Purple day, join the Walk to End Lupus Now, and so much more.

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POP: Put On Purple for Lupus Awareness Month

Lupus Advocate Begins Awareness Campaign

Teresa Nichols is a lupus patient who has raised over $50,000 in support of the Lupus Foundation of America, Lone Star Chapter. In just three years, this dedicated Lubbock resident has shown her commitment to her community by bringing awareness to lupus by most of the time, walking door to door to encourage donations toward her fundraising efforts for the annual Walk to End Lupus Now event that takes place at Buddy Holly Recreation Center.

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Featured Events

Awareness

Education

Find an event near you through your local Lupus Foundation of America, Lone Star Chapter.

MAY IS LUPUS AWARENESS MONTH
Take Action and Join Us! 

May 10, 2016
World Lupus Day

Thursday, May 12, 2016
Lupus Education Program
Kidney & Lupus
Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship Church
6:00 - 8:00 pm
1808 W. Camp Wisdom Rd., Dallas, TX 75232

Saturday, May 14, 2016
Rally for Lupus - Annual Educational Conference
Texas Health Resources University
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
8194 Fogelson Dr., Dallas, TX 75231

Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Ask The Experts Teleconference
Lupus & Primary Care

Friday, May 20, 2016
Put On Purple
Raise awareness and funds by wearing your best purple, share your pictures #PutOnPurple and #LupusLoneStar 

Saturday, May 21, 2016
Heart of Texas Walk to End Lupus Now Downtown Historical Temple

SAVE THESE DATES

Saturday, September 10
Lubbock Walk to End Lupus Now

Saturday, September 17
Dallas Evening of Hope for Lupus Gala

Saturday, September 24
Austin Walk to End Lupus Now 

KNOW LUPUS Campaign

The goal of the KNOW LUPUS campaign is to bring greater awareness of lupus and raise funds for lupus research by engaging the support from corporations, media, celebrities and community partners. It is estimated that two-thirds of people know little or nothing about lupus beyond the name.

Everyone needs to KNOW LUPUS, to create a future with NO LUPUS.

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Ask The Experts is a series of live educational teleconferences and pre-recorded webcasts on a variety of topics designed to provide you with important information about living with lupus. Don't miss the opportunity to learn from some of the world's leading lupus experts from the comfort and privacy of your home.

The program is provided at no cost to participants, however space is limited and registration is required one week prior to each program date.

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Education

Walk

Minority Health Disparities Impact People With Lupus

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Celebrate Lupus Awareness Month at the Heart of Texas Walk in Temple

Saturday, May 21, 2016
Walk to End Lupus Now in Downtown Historical Temple.
The walk is 1.5 mile and registration starts at 8:00 am, walk starts at 10:00 am.

Feel The Power - Experience firsthand the power of the movement to end lupus.
Use Your Power - There is power in numbers. Register and start a walk team today.
Multiply Your Power - With every dollar you raise, you have the power to bring us closer to finding a cure for lupus.

DONATE

Make a statement this May 20th for Put On Purple day by wearing your Know Lupus t-shirt.  Make a $20 donation and order your t-shirt now by calling 866-205-2369 or email adrienne@lupuslonestar.org

Click the button below to support the Lone Star Chapter with a one-time donation or your monthly gift of $10, $15, $25 or more to help local programs and services provided locally.  Make an impact in someone's life affected by lupus. Your support truly makes a difference.

A doctor may use the phrase "borderline lupus" when symptoms or blood test results  suggest lupus, but there is not enough information for a definite diagnosis. This occurs commonly because some of the blood tests used to evaluate lupus, such as the anti-nuclear antibody (ANA)...  Learn more.