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| May 2022 |
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We hope you'll be celebrating Lupus Awareness Month by joining us on May 13th at the Lace Up for Lupus Gala but there are lots of other ways to get involved and Make Lupus Visible! The Lupus Foundation of America is leading the effort to Make Lupus Visible throughout the month of May as it rallies communities across the country to raise awareness of lupus and funds to support lupus research, education programs and support services.
Watch Lupus Awareness Month video by Jess Bateman, Advocacy Director at Aurinia Pharmaceuticals. |
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| We have 15 tickets available until 2:00 PM on Tuesday, May10th, for the Lace Up for Lupus Gala being held on Friday, May 13th, at the Indianapolis Artsgarden. Learn more and purchase tickets |
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| Don't miss this month's 'Let's Talk About It' webinar being held on Wed, May 11th, from 7:00-8:00 pm EST. 'Let's Talk About It' is a series of live educational webinars designed to provide you with important information about living with lupus. Don't miss this opportunity to learn important information about living with lupus from the comfort of your home! May's session is The Role of a Rheumatologist. Dr. Riteesha Reddy discusses the role a rheumatologist plays in a lupus patient’s life. She will cover what lupus is, provide signs and symptoms they look for and how rheumatologists diagnose and treat lupus. Join us for this exciting opportunity to learn more about lupus and make sure to bring your questions. Learn more and register |
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| We'd love to learn and share how our Chapter has impacted your life or a family member's life. Please send your stories (250 words or less) and a photo headshot and we'll share in our eNewsletter, website and social media. Send your story |
| Mark Your Calendars |
| ANNUAL EVENTS: May 10 - World Lupus Day and Put on Purple May 13 - Lace Up for Lupus Gala at Indianapolis Artsgarden June 26-28 - National Lupus Advocacy Summit in Washington DC July 23 - Faces of Lupus Fashion Show October 8 - Walk to End Lupus Now Download the 2022 Timeline of Events RECURRING EVENTS: 'Let's Talk About It' Webinar Series (Monthly) Support Group Meetings (Monthly) Gentle Yoga Facebook Live (Bi-Monthly) Mindful Meditation Facebook (Monthly) |
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| We hope you'll join us for this year's Faces of Lupus Fashion Show. This fun fundraising event will feature 30 beautiful and handsome models, all of whom have lupus or are a healthcare provider to people with lupus. Net proceeds from this event benefit our Chapter's Patient Access to Healthcare (PATH) program, providing emergency assistance to Hoosier who are battling lupus. Learn more and buy tickets |
| Marlene Stepanek Lupus Legacy Scholarship |
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| In the Loop - Healthy Living with Lupus Symposium Presentations |
| If you weren't able to attend this year's In the Loop - Healthy Living with Lupus symposium, a few of the presentations are available to download. We hope you find these presentations helpful. |
| Connect With Us Via Text! |
| Simply text the keyword “lfaindiana” to 50155 to get notifications and updates via text. It’s quick, easy and a great way to stay connected. |
| Event Planning Committee Members and Volunteers Needed |
| The planning committee for our 2022 Walk to End Lupus Now is now forming! If you or someone you know is interested in planning and implementing the Walk or being a day-of volunteer for the Walk and Faces of Lupus Fashion Show, please reach out to Damiah Woodmore. |
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Looking for someone who can provide support and assistance to overcome the barriers that come along with lupus? That’s what our patient navigators do! The Lupus Foundation of America, Indiana Chapter is a recipient of Aurinia Pharmaceuticals’ coveted patient navigation program grant, creating better ways to support Hoosiers with lupus, with a special focus on lupus nephritis. Services this program will provide include: •One-on-one appointments with a patient navigator •Assistance with transportation to medical appointments via Uber Health •Vouchers for co-pays •Vouchers for prescription costs •Free access to written resources •Free access to research papers and updates. Learn more about the Patient Navigator Program |
| We would like to shine a light on our Facebook Fundraising Stars for the month of April who raised $246! Thank you to those who fundraise for and donate to our Chapter; we truly appreciate your support. Head to our Facebook page to donate or start your own fundraiser!
Learn how to start your own Facebook Fundraiser |
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 Lupus Foundation of America, Indiana Chapter 9302 N. Meridian Street, Suite 203 Indianapolis, Indiana 46260 Phone: 317.225.4400 | info@lupusindiana.org Our mission is to improve the quality of life for all people affected by lupus through programs of research, education, support and advocacy. |
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