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Lupus Foundation of America, Lone Star Chapter

December 2019

Newsletter



Serving the texas
Lone Star Region



Year-End 2019

You Are The Heart Of Our Organization

Thank You so much for the tremendous help you have provided throughout 2019 to the Lone Star Chapter... We could not do what we do without you!

From all of us at the Lupus Foundation of America, Lone Star Chapter, thank you for helping our Mission "We are dedicated to improving the quality of life for all people affected by lupus through programs of research, education, support, and advocacy." 

Wishing you and your loved ones a Happy and Healthy Holiday Season.


Easy Ways to Shop and Give

The Holiday Season has begun which means shopping is in full gear. Here are some ideas to give back to the Lone Star Chapter while you shop.  These stores provide a small percentage of your purchase back to our Chapter. Try AmazonSmile to find the right gift. Do you shop at Kroger or Tom Thumb?  Shopping at these places support our Mission. 


              Research

Fundraise

Health

Lab Results Newsletter

Updates on the latest treatments news from the American College of Rheumatology 2019

At the America College of Rheumatology (ACR) Annual Scientific Meeting, several pharmaceutical companies have shared exciting treatment news. The reported, positive data from the latest clinical trials is an important step forward to more treatment options for lupus.

Here is the latest news:

- Data from Genentech's Phase II NOBILITY study investigating safety and efficacy of gazyva showed that in combination with standard of care, it more than doubles the percentage of lupus nephritis patients acieving complete renal response, compared to standard of care alone. Read more.

- AstraZeneca presented positive Phase III TULIP 2 trial results from anifrolumab, a potential new medicine for the treatment of moderate to severe systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The data shows that anifrolumab outperformed the placebo on multiple outcomes, including overall disease activity, skin disease and oral corticosteroid tapering. Read more.

CONTINUE READING

Walk 123

Walk To End Lupus Now™

The 2020 San Antonio and Dallas/Fort Worth walk websites are open!

Register today and get a jumpstart on your fundraising efforts to help End Lupus!

Fundraising Ideas:

- Create a Facebook fundraiser and tell your story of being passionate about helping to raise awareness and funds for lupus

- Bake cookies for the Holiday Season and ask for a donation of $20 per dozen.

- Register, start a walk team, set your goal, build your webpage, invite everyone you know to join your team, and start fundraising

April 4, 2020
Walk to End Lupus Now
San Antonio, Texas
Location TBD
www.SATLupusWalk.org

April 18, 2020
Walk to End Lupus Now
Dallas/Fort Worth
The Theatre at Grand Prairie
www.DFWLupusWalk.Org

Walkers raising $1,000 or more receive a personalized walk sign placed along the route. Also, you will be awarded the Trailblazer Medal on the day of the walk.

New route this year, lots of new prizes when walkers reach milestones: $250, $500, $1,000, $2,500, $5,000, and $10,000 or more!

Thanksgiving Food

Salmon Baked in Foil by Giada De Laurnetiis on Foodnetwork.com 

Ingredients:

- 4 (5oz each)  wild caught salmon fillets
- 2 Teaspoons Olive oil plus 2 Tablespoons
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 3 tomatoes, chopped
- 2 chopped shallots
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme

Directions:

- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

- Sprinkle salmon with 2 teaspoons olive oil, salt, and pepper. Stir the tomatoes, shallots, 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl to blend.

- Place salmon fillet, oiled side down, atop a sheet of foil. Wrap the ends of the foil to form a spiral shape. spoon the tomato mixture over the salmon. Fold sides of the foil covering fish completely; seal the packets closed. 

- Place foil packet on large baking sheet. Repeat until all of salmon wrapped in foil and placed on baking sheet.

- Bake until salmon is just cooked through, about 25 minutes. 

READ RECIPE


Join A FREE Lupus Program

Lupus & Overlapping Connective Tissue Disease Teleconference

Wednesday, December 11, 2019
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Description: Dr. Kathleen O'Neil will discuss the similarities and differences of lupus and overlapping autoimmune diseases, as well as the approach to treatments.

Presenter: Kathleen M. O'Neil, M.D.

REGISTER TODAY


Year-End Giving

We need your help to continue our work in helping those affected by lupus. Please consider a one-time or a monthly gift to help those affected by this cruel disease.

Your donation will help:

  • Educate thousands of individual through community health fairs
  • Cover the expense to hold monthly lupus teleconferences
  • Host the Chapter's seven lupus support groups 
  • Advocating on behalf of all people affected by lupus

Donate Now

Your contribution truly makes a difference in the lives of people affected by lupus.
Thank you for your support!


You've Made An Impact This Year

Here are some highlights of the work we do because of your support.

  • This year we responded to over 2,000 inquiries and provided 1,000 packets of information to individuals who had been newly diagnosed with lupus.
  • We also provided lupus education to 1,400 through workshops, the Rally for Lupus/annual conference, teleconferences, and corporate presentations. 
  • We provided lupus information and education to over 9,000 individuals by participating in 55 community health fairs.
  • Our Walk to End Lupus Now™ events had 5,500 participants and raised $218,000 to support local programs and services.

Thank you so much for your continued support of the Lone Star Chapter!


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