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| June 2022 |
| Welcome to New CEO Brian Rothenberger! |
| The LFA-IN Chapter Board of Directors and staff are excited that Brian Rothenberger will be joining our team on Mon, June 13th. Brian comes to our Chapter after several years in fundraising, development, and operations in higher education and non-profit organizations, most recently as Director of Development with the Indiana Chapter of The ALS Association. A native Hoosier, he recently moved back to Indiana after eleven years as Director of Operations in the Office for Philanthropy at Coastal Carolina University (Conway, SC), where he and his team contributed to the success of two multi-million-dollar fundraising campaigns. Brian attended Brownsburg High School, earned his undergraduate degree in Business Administration from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University, and recently completed a Master of Arts in Christian Ministry degree from Liberty University, with a focus on Community Chaplaincy. Faith and mission drive Brian’s approach to life and work, and he is committed to honesty, hard work, and integrity in all that he does. He lives to serve, and helping others is his primary motivation. Brian and his wife, Melissa, have three grown children and a grandson who is approaching his first birthday. In his spare time, Brian likes to cycle, spend time with his family, walk his three dogs, listen to music, and read. He is a volunteer chaplain with a local nonprofit, and you will occasionally find him on the golf course with close friends. We'd also like to take this opportunity to thank La Toija Snodgrass, our previous CEO, for her contributions to our Chapter for the past 17 months. La Toija is moving to Texas and we wish her the best in her upcoming adventure! |
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| Are you a mature, confident, organized, detail-oriented individual who is looking for a new challenge? Would you like to join a small but dynamic group of mission-driven people who want to make a difference in the lives of those living with lupus? If so, we would like to speak with you! Please send resume to boardchair@lupusindiana.org. Director of Operations & Patient Services Job Description |
| Register for the 2022 Virtual National Lupus Advocacy Summit |
| Our lupus advocates have proved over the last two years that nothing will stop us from making our voices heard on Capitol Hill. While we were hoping to bring back our in-person National Lupus Advocacy Summit this year, due to several challenges we are again holding it as a digital event. Join us June 27-29 for this incredible event — hear updates on lupus research, attend education sessions and networking opportunities, and most importantly advocate for key lupus-related priorities and for members of Congress to join our fight against this terrible disease. Learn more and register |
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| Don't miss this month's 'Let's Talk About It' webinar being held on Tue, June 14th, 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! June's session is Self-Advocacy With Your Physician. Dr. Alfredo Sardinas Jr will be leading an empowering discussion on self-advocacy and the importance of having your own voice and being in control of your health with your physician. Learn more and register |
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| We hope you'll join us for this year's Faces of Lupus Fashion Show being held on Sat, July 23rd! This annual fundraising event is an afternoon of fun featuring 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 Hoosiers who are battling lupus. Learn more and buy tickets Premier Sponsors: Benefactor Sponsor: Williams & Bluitt Funeral Home   |
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| Thank you to those who attended and/or supported the Lace Up for Lupus Gala held on May 13th at the Indianapolis Artsgarden. We raised @$31,000 to support those in Indiana impacted by lupus and had a great time! View pictures from the gala |
| Mark Your Calendars |
| UPCOMING ANNUAL EVENTS: June 26-28 - Virtual National Lupus Advocacy Summit 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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| 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. Help Us Help You! Take the Patient Navigation Program Survey Learn more about the Patient Navigator Program  |
| Meet New Board Member Scott Baumruck |
| Please join us in welcoming our newest Board member, Scott Baumruck! Scott brings to the LFA-IN Chapter Board an extensive background in nonprofit management, having served in program development and leadership positions with the National Sporting Goods Association, the Illinois and United States Junior Chamber of Commerce, the Indiana Funeral Directors Association, the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of Indiana, the Indiana Youth Institute, the National Private Duty Association and the Paper Industry Management Association, where he served the international organization as Executive Vice President for nine years. Scott currently serves as Executive Vice President of the Professional Insurance Agents of Indiana Inc. He earned the “Certified Association Executive” designation in May 2002. Scott is married and has four children and six grandchildren. |
| 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 email info@lupusindiana.org. |
| 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. |
| We would like to shine a light on our Facebook Fundraising Stars for the month of May who raised $1085! 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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