Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walk to End to Lupus Now™?
Do I need to register for the Walk?
Is there a registration fee?
How do I get a t-shirt?
How do I pick up other fundraising incentive prizes?
How long do I have to collect and turn in donations to qualify for an incentive prize?
Why should I raise money?
Where does the money go?
What should I do with checks and cash donations?
Where can I find directions, transportation & parking information?
How long is the Walk route?
What is Walk to End to Lupus Now™?
Lupus Foundation of America’s Walk to End Lupus Now is America’s largest lupus walk program with thousands of walkers in nearly 70 cities across the nation 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.
Do I need to register for the Walk?
Yes, all Walkers should register to participate in the event. Click here to get started.
Is there a registration fee?
There are no fees; however, this is our largest fundraiser and it is the celebration of what each supporter has raised/donated. We encourage every Walker to raise at least $100 to support the Foundation’s mission.
How do I get a t-shirt?
All individual Walkers who raise $100 or more by September 12, 2022, will receive your t-shirt at the Walk. If you raise $100 or more after September 12, you will receive your t-shirt in the mail. Earned prizes and incentives will be mailed to you in approximately 30-45 days after the Walk. Check back to see the full list of prizes and incentives.
(Once again, this is based on individual fundraising and not collective team fundraising.)
How do I pick up other fundraising incentive prizes?
Approximately 4 weeks post event, certificates for all incentives will be emailed from WalkToEndLupusNow@lupus.org (please add to your address book to ensure you receive it). Once you select your incentive item, it will be shipped to you. The Lupus Foundation of America reserves the right to substitute an incentive item of equal or greater value.
How long do I have to collect and turn in donations to qualify for an incentive prize?
We have extended the fundraising timeline and are now allowing donations made up to 4 weeks after the Walk to qualify for one of our prizes. Incentive items are not cumulative (One prize item only. T-shirts and Trailblazer medals are in adition to incentive prizes). Fundraisers may select one item at or below the level achieved. Matching gifts are included in fundraising totals if the fundraiser provides the appropriate matching gift form when turning in the eligible donation.
Why should I raise money?
By raising funds for Walk to End Lupus Now, you are helping us fulfill our vision of a world free of lupus through lupus research, education and advocacy programs to help improve the lives of all people impacted by lupus.
Where does the money go?
Funds raised from this year’s Walk will help:
- Lead special research initiatives, fund innovative studies, and advocate for increased public and private investment in lupus research to advance the science and medicine of lupus;
- Translate research findings into useful programs, information, and tools for people with lupus, and ensure health professionals know about new means to diagnose and manage the disease;
- Conduct outreach efforts to increase public understanding of lupus, and share stories of those who suffer from the disease to rally public support to join the fight to end lupus; and,
- Provide caring support to people with lupus, their families and their caregivers, and help guide them through the complexities of living with lupus.
What should I do with checks & cash donations?
You can mail your check donations to:
Lupus Foundation of America, Heartland Chapter
8050 Watson Rd Ste 169
Saint Louis, MO 63119
Be sure to write your walker name and team name on each check. Allow 3 weeks for processing. Please do not mail cash.
Download the Offline Contribution Form to record gifts received in checks and cash.
Double or triple your fundraising with Matching Gift Programs offered by you and your donors’ employers! Ask your Human Resources department about matching gifts.
Where can I find directions, transportation & parking information?
Visit the Event Details page for more information.
