Having trouble reading this email? Click here to view in a browser. August 2017 Serving Iowa   How can I help people living with lupus? Scroll down for the answer. POWER UP // DES MOINES As we gear up for the Walk To End Lupus Now on Saturday, August 26th, we are reminded of all the amazing memories we have made the last couple years at the event and all the amazing donations that went to support the Foundation's programs. Don't miss this year's event as we Punch Out Lupus!   Date Saturday, August 26, 2017 Time Check-in: 8:00AM Walk Begins at 9:00AM Route Length: Just under 1 mile  Location Jordan Creek Town Center, 101 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266 Register, donate, volunteer, and spread the word today!  REGISTER NOW A huge thank you to our sponsors     House Passes Bill to Provide $5 Million for the Lupus Research Program The Lupus Foundation of America is working closely with the Department of Defense and others within the lupus community to help provide strategic direction to the Lupus Research Program. LEARN MORE FDA Approves BENLYSTA The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new subcutaneous formulation of Benlysta (belimumab) for subcutaneous use (SC), providing a new, less invasive method for administering this therapy to treat lupus.  READ MORE Featured Events Research National The 2017 Walk to End Lupus Now™ season has begun. Please click here to register for the walk. REGISTER The Lupus Foundation of America unveiled the National Resource Center on Lupus (Resource Center) - a one-stop resource for all things lupus. The Resource Center aims to connect, empower and educate those whose lives are impacted by this devastating and unpredictable disease by providing trustworthy, reliable, and high-quality resources, programs and emotional support services.  LEARN MORE The Lupus Foundation of America (Foundation) and the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) unveiled a new awareness campaign, "Be Fierce. Take Control," designed to educate and empower young African American and Latino women, who are most at-risk for developing lupus.  READ MORE National Research For the second time since the Lupus Foundation of America's National Policy Summit was held in June, the House Appropriations Committee today approved funding for critical lupus programs, as the Committee voted to provide $6 million to continue funding for the National Lupus Registry at the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention and $2 million for the National Health Education Lupus Program at the Office of Minority Health (OMH). READ MORE The Sharing the Journey series is by you and for you. In your own words, we highlight the perspectives and personal experiences of people who struggle with lupus each day. Last month, we asked Sharing the Journey participants the following question: "Have you looked into participating in research, and if so what was the experience like and did you end up enrolling in the study?". The answers were shocking.  READ MORE   Click the button below to become a Champion for Hope with your monthly gift of $10, $15, $25 or more to the Lupus Foundation of America and make a difference in the lives of those affected by lupus. Your support will help bring us one step closer to our vision of a life free from lupus. If you have a desire to invest your time and talents to have a positive impact on the lives of people with lupus, we have just the place for you. You can make the difference in the life of someone who is affected by this disease - you can be the person who provides help and hope to someone! LEARN HOW You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to the Lupus Foundation of America, Iowa Chapter's newsletter. If you would like to unsubscribe or change your preferences, please click here. Lupus Foundation of America, Iowa Chapter 118 SE 4th Street, Suite 101 Des Moines, IA 50309 Tel: 515-279-3048 lupusia.org