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| October 2022 |
| Message From CEO Brian Rothenberger |
| Hello, friends. Can you believe that the 2022 Walk to End Lupus Now is less than a week away?!?! I’m very excited about seeing you there and thank all of you for your fundraising efforts. Speaking of fundraising, I attended two third-party events over the past couple of weeks and can’t say enough wonderful things about those who organized these and participated in them. Amy Bianchi organized the #AmberStrong Lupus Benefit Ride in Sheridan on Saturday, September 17th, and knocked it out of the park again this year. She and her family and friends raised over $7,000 for the cause! Thank you, Amy, for your commitment, hard work, and hospitality. Dave Kelley held the inaugural Toss for A Cause Cornhole Tournament fundraiser in Camby on Saturday, September 24th, and it was a blast! The weather was beautiful, and everyone enjoyed themselves while raising over $4,000! I enjoyed making some new friends, and Dave showed that he knows how to run a successful event – thanks much. Please take note of the Marlene Stepanek Lupus Legacy Scholarship promoted in this month’s newsletter. Our generous donor, Fred Stepanek, wishes to honor the life and legacy of his late wife by helping a deserving student with the cost of their education. Please share this information with anyone you know who may be connected to such a student. Your support is critical to what we do, and we are grateful to those who work hard to increase awareness about lupus and help fund our operations and activities. If you need information about lupus, have questions, or would like to start your own fundraiser, please reach out to me at brian@lupusindiana.org or 317.225.4400 (and check out the resources in this newsletter). Happy Fall! Warm Regards, -Brian |
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| We are less than a week away from the 2022 Walk to End Lupus Now! We're so excited to be back in person this year with our first in-person Walk since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic! Supporting health and safety during Walk Day is incredibly important so we've put protocols in place for a health-safe Walk environment. Don't miss this opportunity to get reunited and raise awareness and funds to fight lupus! There's no fee to register this year, and we're looking forward to a fun day reconnecting! DJ Godzillest will be spinning tunes to keep us moving; there will be 2 balloon artists, 2 caricature artists and a walk-around magician; the Indy Blue Crew will be on-site with their Colts Firetruck; and Karen Campbell, anchor/reporter from WTHR, will be leading us in the pre-Walk warm-up! We're 65% of meeting our goal of raising $75,000 this year and we need your help to get all the way there! The funds you raise will go towards programs of research, education and advocacy that will improve the quality of life for all people living with lupus. Whether you choose to join us at Military Park or participate as a virtual walker in your neighborhood or community, your support is vital to the programs and services we provide to those affected by lupus in Indiana.  Hear from CEO Brian Rothenberger Brought to you in part by:     AstraZeneca |
| Mark Your Calendars |
| UPCOMING EVENTS: Walk to End Lupus Now - Sat, Oct 8th RECURRING EVENTS: Gentle Yoga Facebook Live (Bi-Monthly - Tue, Oct 11th & 25th) Virtual Lupus Tea Talk (Monthly -Thur, Oct 13th) Support Group Meetings (Monthly) Mindful Meditation Facebook (Monthly - Tue, Oct 18th ) Virtual Living Your Best With Lupus (Monthly - Thur, Oct 27th - Registration begins Oct 7th at https://www.facebook.com/events/445083274268671) |
| Marlene Stepanek Lupus Legacy Scholarship |
| Our LFA-IN Chapter is excited and thankful to Fred Stepanek for sponsoring the $1500 Marlene Stepanek Lupus Legacy Scholarship in honor of his late wife Marlene. Marlene valued and worked hard for education and as part of her legacy, Fred wants to help someone else with their college education dream. Don't miss the November 30th deadline to submit your application! Learn More |
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| Lupus nephritis is a serious and common complication of lupus that impacts the kidneys—about 1 in 2 people living with lupus may go on to develop it. That’s why Aurinia Pharmaceuticals created the ALL IN® program. ALL IN is a source of information, resources, and support for people living with or at risk for lupus nephritis (LN) and their care partners. Wherever you are in your journey, the ALL IN community informs and empowers people living with lupus nephritis, and those with lupus and their care partners looking to learn more. Learn more today! To help raise awareness of lupus nephritis and to empower the community, ALL IN created the Lupus Nephritis Awareness Kit with insights from members of the lupus nephritis and lupus communities. Inside the kit you’ll find resources to help increase your understanding of lupus nephritis along with tips to you along your journey. Register now to get your kit and join the ALL IN community. |
| 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. |
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| Our Chapter offers the Patient Access to Healthcare (PATH) program for people in Indiana living with lupus to assist with the most crucial needs that can't be met through other community resources. The following goods and services are eligible for subsidy through PATH: •Emergency prescriptions •Medical appointment •Lab work •Durable medical equipment •Transportation to or from a medical appointment •Emergency utilities (water, electric, gas) •Emergency rent/housing. Check out PATH if you need resources. We're here to help! |
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| No matter how long you've been living with lupus, the SELF online self-management program has the tips and tools to help you better manage your disease. This free convenient program is designed to help people with lupus live their best life. SELF can be your virtual coach to help you: •manage lupus symptoms •manage stress •manage medications •work with your healthcare team. Learn More |
| We would like to shine a light on our Facebook Fundraising Stars for the month of September who raised $1535! 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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