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! Next drawing THIS Friday!
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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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ANOTHER WAY TO SUPPORT US
CNN recently did an article on the Everyone Gives project, a new online fundraising site that uses the power of social media to invite your friends to donate to your favorite charities. By donating at the campaign's website, you can sign up to have that donation pushed to your various social networks like Facebook and Twitter. The application then builds a tree that lets you see your generosity grow as more and more of your friends join in. LFNC is an approved charity on the site, and you can find our page HERE. The website accepts donations beginning at $5.00, so all of your friends have a chance to participate.
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 Radio & TV personality NICK CANNON (husband of Mariah Carey) tells People Magazine he has lupus-like autoimmune disease. |
UCSF Study Shows Obesity and Lack of Exercise Can Lead to Intellectual Impairment in Lupus Patients
Results of a new study at University of California San Francisco show that impairment of intellectual skills like memory and the ability to plan, organize and pay attention is more common among women with lupus who are obese and not physically active. Researchers call for further study to see if interventions encouraging weight loss and exercise could make a difference. Read MORE.
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The Lupus Foundation of Northern California has recently partnered with certified fitness instructor and lupus patient Regan Mizuno to offer exercise classes for individuals with lupus and other chronic conditions. To learn more about ReganMoves (TM), watch this video:
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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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LFNC SPRING CALENDAR
March 15 |San Jose
Deadline for Early-bird Drawing for a 7-day Cruise to Mexico or the Caribbean. See 2012 Honda Civic Charity Drawing below.
March 24 | Santa Clara
Patient Education Class for lupus patients and their families. Registration REQUIRED. See Details.
April 28 | Redwood City 2012 Spring Mini-conference. For more information and to register, click HERE. CEU credits available to RNs.
May 15 | Nationwide & Northern CA "Dine-Out for Lupus," a benefit for lupus research and patient services. Participating restaurants will donate 20% of the day's gross sales to the Lupus Research Institute and LFNC. Watch for announcements.
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LFNC'S CHARITY CAR DRAWING
The deadline to qualify for the early-bird drawing is NEXT WEEK!!!
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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