Help SDG walk for a good Cause!
08-25-2008, 06:35 AM
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Help SDG walk for a good Cause!
Hey Everyone!
Once again myself and some other SDG's will be particpating in the Walk for Lupus Now. It's a very important cause for me, since it affects me everyday. I would love for you guys to join us if you like or help out and donate. It's a 5k walk and will be held in Los Angeles.
When: October 18
Time:9:00am
Where: Exposition Park
Christmas Tree Lane
3990 Menlo Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
90037
Cost: FREE
Registar Here: http://walkforlupusnowla.kintera.org...t=268658&lis=1
Join our Team: Hope Flies
Dont want to walk? Then why not donate!
donate online @ http://walkforlupusnowla.kintera.org/hopeflies84
What is Lupus?
Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can affect various parts of the body, including the skin, joints, heart, lungs, blood, kidneys and brain. Normally the body's immune system makes proteins called antibodies, to protect the body against viruses, bacteria, and other foreign materials. These foreign materials are called antigens.
In an autoimmune disorder like lupus, the immune system cannot tell the difference between foreign substances and its own cells and tissues. The immune system then makes antibodies directed against itself. These antibodies -- called "auto-antibodies" (auto means 'self') -- cause inflammation, pain and damage in various parts of the body.
Inflammation is considered the primary feature of lupus. Inflammation, which in Latin means "set on fire," is characterized by pain, heat, redness, swelling and loss of function, either on the inside or on the outside of the body (or both).
For most people, lupus is a mild disease affecting only a few organs. For others, it may cause serious and even life-threatening problems. Although epidemiological data on lupus is limited, studies suggest that more than 16,000 Americans develop lupus each year.
The Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) estimates between 1.5 - 2 million Americans have a form of lupus, but the actual number may be higher. More than 90 percent of people with lupus are women. Symptoms and diagnosis occur most often when women are in their child-bearing years, between the ages of 15 and 45.
In the United States, lupus is more common in African Americans, Latinos, Asians, and Native Americans than in Caucasians.
Here are some pictures from last years walk.
Evelyn, me and another friend
Me at the finish Line
Once again myself and some other SDG's will be particpating in the Walk for Lupus Now. It's a very important cause for me, since it affects me everyday. I would love for you guys to join us if you like or help out and donate. It's a 5k walk and will be held in Los Angeles.
When: October 18
Time:9:00am
Where: Exposition Park
Christmas Tree Lane
3990 Menlo Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
90037
Cost: FREE
Registar Here: http://walkforlupusnowla.kintera.org...t=268658&lis=1
Join our Team: Hope Flies
Dont want to walk? Then why not donate!
donate online @ http://walkforlupusnowla.kintera.org/hopeflies84
What is Lupus?
Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can affect various parts of the body, including the skin, joints, heart, lungs, blood, kidneys and brain. Normally the body's immune system makes proteins called antibodies, to protect the body against viruses, bacteria, and other foreign materials. These foreign materials are called antigens.
In an autoimmune disorder like lupus, the immune system cannot tell the difference between foreign substances and its own cells and tissues. The immune system then makes antibodies directed against itself. These antibodies -- called "auto-antibodies" (auto means 'self') -- cause inflammation, pain and damage in various parts of the body.
Inflammation is considered the primary feature of lupus. Inflammation, which in Latin means "set on fire," is characterized by pain, heat, redness, swelling and loss of function, either on the inside or on the outside of the body (or both).
For most people, lupus is a mild disease affecting only a few organs. For others, it may cause serious and even life-threatening problems. Although epidemiological data on lupus is limited, studies suggest that more than 16,000 Americans develop lupus each year.
The Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) estimates between 1.5 - 2 million Americans have a form of lupus, but the actual number may be higher. More than 90 percent of people with lupus are women. Symptoms and diagnosis occur most often when women are in their child-bearing years, between the ages of 15 and 45.
In the United States, lupus is more common in African Americans, Latinos, Asians, and Native Americans than in Caucasians.
Here are some pictures from last years walk.
Evelyn, me and another friend
Me at the finish Line
09-21-2008, 05:52 PM
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I will be helping my friend out again this year since it is very important to try to find a cure for Lupus.
Candace has been affected by this for a while now and donating means alot to her. Even if its $5 or even $1 anything helps. Thanks to all of those who have donated so far!
Candace has been affected by this for a while now and donating means alot to her. Even if its $5 or even $1 anything helps. Thanks to all of those who have donated so far!
09-24-2008, 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by pixiedixie862
I will be helping my friend out again this year since it is very important to try to find a cure for Lupus.
Candace has been affected by this for a while now and donating means alot to her. Even if its $5 or even $1 anything helps. Thanks to all of those who have donated so far!
Candace has been affected by this for a while now and donating means alot to her. Even if its $5 or even $1 anything helps. Thanks to all of those who have donated so far!
Anyone else? BUMP!
