Having trouble reading this email? Click here to view in a browser. August 1, 2018 Serving Indiana     How can I help people living with lupus? Scroll down for the answer. Dear Friends, I would like to introduce myself, for those of you who don’t already know me. I have been with our Chapter for almost two years now, having started as office manager under former Executive Director, Morgan McGill. In February of this year, I was named Interim Executive Director by our Board, and there has been such a flurry of activity since then, the dust has yet to settle. Today however, the "interim" is gone, and I'm thrilled to be the permanent Executive Director. Shelly Talley started recently as our new office manager.  We would also like to welcome two new board members, Allyson Emley and Kelly French. Our staff and board are excited for what’s to come. Truly, there is heightened energy with our Chapter, and we hope you feel it, too. Unbelievably, summer is almost over! But we hope you will come see us at the Indiana State Fair August 3rd through the 6th and on the 18th and 19th. We'll be in the Exposition Hall (with air conditioning) providing information about lupus, services we offer, and upcoming events including the 12th Annual Walk to End Lupus and the In the Loop - Healthy Living with Lupus symposium. We will also be selling lupus merchandise at the fair, so come by and see us in booth #519! Finally, and this is something I’m so very proud of – we’ve created an amazing video, #IAMLUPUS, starring some of our favorite people with lupus and the video just finished a 30-day rotation on WTHR! Please like this video and share it far and wide with those you know and love. Click here to watch video. I hope you will join us for all the fun that this year holds. We are a strong community, and we’re just getting stronger. Thank YOU for your ongoing support. Sincerely, Lisa Kelly CEO Come See Us at the Indiana State Fair! Come see us at the Indiana State Fair! LFA Indiana Chapter will be in the Exposition Hall, Booth 519, on August 3, 4, 5, 6, 18 and 19! So come cool off with us while you learn about upcoming events, and shop the lupus merchandise! We’ll see you at the Fair. Dates: August 3, 4, 5, 6, 18 and 19 Time:  10:00 am - 9:00 pm Location: Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E 38th St, Indianapolis 46205 Walk to End Lupus Now Indianapolis - Sat., Sept. 29th, with Lindsey Monroe from WTHR This year's Walk will be held at Military Park/Canal Walk, 601 W. New York Street in Downtown Indianapolis and will be emceed by WTHR Meteorologist, Lindsey Monroe. This is the same location that the Walk was held in 2016. When you take part in a Lupus Foundation of America, Indiana Chapter's Walk to End Lupus Now™, you experience firsthand the power of the movement to end lupus. Join us in Indianapolis to raise money for lupus research, increase awareness of lupus, and rally public support for the estimated 1.5 million Americans who suffer from its brutal impact. Register online before August 15th and choose to immediately donate $25 and you will receive an EARLY BIRD T-shirt on Walk day! The Early Bird T-shirt will have the exact design of this year's Club 100 shirt but will be teal and will not have the Club 100 designation on the sleeve. This shirt will be in addition to the other shirts also available - remember, all shirts are individually earned! SIGN UP NOW TO WALK In The Loop - Healthy Living with Lupus Come see us on Saturday, October 27, 2018 from 8:30 am to 4:15 pm at the Crowne Plaza Airport Hotel in Indianapolis for our second annual 'In the Loop - Healthy Living with Lupus' educational symposium. Our keynote speaker is Chef Wendell Fowler. Chef Fowler was an on-air contributor at WISH TV in Indianapolis for 16 years. He is the author of "Eat Right Now: The End of Mindless Eating," "Eat Right Now 2.0: It's All About the Food" and "Eat Right Now 3.0: Diet for a Kinder Gentler Planet." From Alaska to New Hampshire, his NAMPA award-winning "Eat Right Now" syndicated column receives high praise. The speakers and their topics are as follows: Understanding the Natural Process of Lupus – Dr. Robert Prather, The Prather Practice Lupus Research and Clinical Trials – Maria Silk, Eli Lilly and Company CBD Oil and Pain Management – Dr. Gary Gettelfinger, IU Health Advanced Pain Center What You Might Not Know About Lupus – Dr. David Batt, IU Health Physicians Rheumatology Lupus and Relationships (Spousal, Family, Friends, Employers and Co-Workers) – NaKaisha Tolbert-Banks, D.U.O. EmpowerMEnt Services Alternative Methods for Maximum Health (Acupuncture, Essential Oils, Nutrition, and Chiropractic Care) – Dr. Robert Prather, The Prather Practice Stress Management, Depression and Anxiety Management – Dr. Martha Rodriguez, Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Lupus and the Central Nervous System – Dr. Steven Neucks, Rehabilitation Associates of Indiana For more information and to register, visit In the Loop on our website. Presenting Sponsor:  Tranquil Tuesdays Support Group Meetings Krazy Horse Krew Rockin' Purple for Lupus Ride   We are very excited that in addition to offering free gentle yoga and tai chi classes, we're also adding a  mindful meditation class for people with lupus and one caregiver or support person. The location of the classes is also moving, and we hope that this new location is more convenient. Thank you to IU North for allowing us to use their facility for the last two years.  All classes are free but registration for your first class is required. Sign up now. When:   2nd Tues of month - Yoga 3rd Tues of month - Mindful Meditation 4th Tues of month - Tai Chi Classes are from 6:30-7:30 pm. Where: All Souls Unitarian Church, 5805 E. 56th Street at Channing Road, Classroom #1,Indianapolis 46226         We hope you'll join us at one of our support group meetings this month! The philosophy of our support groups is to provide a warm and caring environment where people with lupus, their family members, caregivers, and loved ones can share their experiences, methods of coping, and insights into living with lupus.  LFA support groups help develop the best coping strategies to reduce stress that often accompanies living with a chronic illness. For specific meetings/locations, click here. WHAT A RIDE!   More than 75 motor-cycles took part in the Krazy Horse Krew's 7th Annual Rockin' Purple for Lupus Ride on Saturday, July 28, in Kokomo, including our own Lisa Kelly.  Stacy Weller and Krew did an amazing job setting up this ride which included 4 stops and 118 miles. With a police escort for the first 20+ miles and motorists pulled over on the side of the road, 75 bikes with purple-clad drivers/riders what quite a beautiful spectacle. Much awareness was raised, as were funds for local lupus education and support. Thank you to all who participated in this event! Online Support Group House Passes Bill to Provide $5 Million for the Lupus Research Program Our online support group is your opportunity to get support and guidance in the comfort of your own home.  The online support group meetings are held the last Monday of each month from 7-8 pm. The next meeting will be August 27th. So climb into a comfy spot with your laptop the fourth Monday of each month, and surround yourself with people who care and understand what you're going through. Support is only a click away. To register or learn more click here On June 28th, the full U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation which includes $5 million in funding for the Lupus Research Program at the Department of Defense (DoD) in 2019. This comes after the House Appropriations Committee approved the bill earlier this month. Read more here 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, Indiana Chapter 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. Answer: 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. 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