Congratulations to
Randy Fong of San Francisco for winning a pair of free movie tickets just by "liking" us on our new LFNC Facebook page! You too could win! Drawing every two weeks. Click HERE to "like" us. A great way to connect with the lupus community: patients, families, friend s, supporters!
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REGISTER NOW
FOR THE 18TH ANNUAL
5K RUN AND WALK FOR LUPUS
Sunday, June 10, 2012 | West Valley College, Saratoga
Also announcing...
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"DOUBLE THE PACE" FUND CAMPAIGN
As of February 27, 2012, we have reached 52% of our goal. Please help us reach our goal of $68,000 by June 30, 2012.
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Urge California Representatives to Join U.S. Congressional Lupus Caucus
As we told you in last week's e-newsletter, a bipartisan group of members of the U.S. House of Representatives came together to launch the Congressional Lupus Caucus.
The caucus is aimed at ensuring that all Members of Congress are armed with the understanding of the impact of lupus on individuals and their families, and actively support the advancement of lupus research and increased awareness of lupus among the public and health professionals.
Along with the attention drawn to lupus through the "Could I Have Lupus" campaign launched in 2009 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office on Women's Health and the Ad Council, this development in Congress certainly turns the national spotlight on the needs of the lupus community.
Right now, we need your help to make sure this momentum grows. Please ask your California Member of Congress to join the Congressional Lupus Caucus. (As of this writing, there is not a single California representative who is a member of this new caucus). Simply go to House.gov and enter your zip code to find your Member of Congress.
We have provided a sample statement, email or letter that you can use when contacting your Congress representative.
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Rheumatology Patient & Family Education Symposium THIS Saturday
March 3, 2012 | 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Washington Hospital West -Anderson Auditorium 2500 Mowry Ave., Fremont, CA 94538
Sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation, Northern California Chapter, in partnership with the Northern California Rheumatology Society, this one-day event will feature sessions on basic immunology, arthritis, vasculitis, fibromyalgia, lupus and other topics. See brochure for registratiion and details.
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Lupus Patients Sought for Research Study on Nephrotic Range Proteinuria
The Henne Group, a medical market research company, is currently conducting a research study on nephrotic range proteinuria. They are looking for people who have had nephrotic range proteinuria due to lupus nephritis within the past three years. Proteinuria is the presence of an excess of protein in the urine.Interviews are being conducted over the phone nationwide, and in person in Los Angeles and New York. Patients receive $75 for a phone interview lasting approximately 60 minutes, and $100 for an in-person, confidential interview. During the interview, participants will discuss their health and experiences related to nephrotic range proteinuria and lupus nephtritis with a moderator. The interviews are purely for information-gathering.
If you or anyone you know might be interested in this study, please have them call 877-737-5782 ext. 270. If you have any specific questions, you can contact Natalie Cole, project manager, directly at (415) 348-2095 or by email.
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2012 Spring Lupus Mini-Conference : "Outlook for Lupus Treatment and Research" Saturday, April 28, 2012 | 11am-4pm | Kaiser Redwood City
R. Elaine Lambert, MD,
heads the list of speakers and presenters at LFNC's 2012 Spring Mini-Conference on April 28, at Kaiser Permanente in Redwood City. Lambert is Adjunct Clinical Professor of Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine in Stanford, California. She works in a private rheumatology practice at Sports Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Medicine Associates in Redwood City. Lambert will talk about "Early-Adaptor Experiences in the Treatment of Lupus: Benlysta and Other Drugs in the Pipeline."
Click HERE
to download CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM.
CEU credits available to RNs.
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LFNC'S CHARITY CAR DRAWING
The deadline to qualify for the early-bird drawing is less than 3 weeks away!! 
Win this 2012 Honda Civic Sedan LX
DEADLINE TO QUALIFY FOR THE EARLY-BIRD DRAWING is MARCH 15, 2012 for a chance to win a 7-day Cruise to Mexico or the Caribbean on Holland America Line!
See DETAILS
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