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Save the date: Dine Out for Lupus - May 14, 2013.
Simply dine out at a participating restaurant (more information coming soon), and your restaurant will donate part of the proceeds to LFNC and lupus research.
Click here to see our full calendar of events and add them to your own calendar here!
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35 Years. $35,000. The Fund Campaign to Beat Lupus.
Since the day we opened our doors 35 years ago, it has truly been a privilege to be a witness not just to the trials that lupus patients face but their triumphs, too. Thank you for letting us be a part of your lives.
We are now asking you to reach out and give to the LFNC so that we can make a greater difference. Our goal is to raise $35,000 through this annual fund campaign, and this campaign helps provide services and education to lupus patients, expand our community outreach, and renew our commitment to advocacy and research. Every dollar counts. No gift is too small. Please give today!
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Editor: Spandan Chakrabarti
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The Lupus Foundation of Northern California wishes all of you a happy, healthy and safe 2013. Happy New Year!
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Study: Existing Organ Transplant Medication in Small Dosages May Benefit Lupus Patients
 We begin the new year with some exciting research news! Tacrolimus, a drug currently used to prevent organ transplant rejection has been shown to be potentially beneficial for lupus nephritis patients who have become resistant to cyclophosphamide (CYC). The study, conducted in China, concludes:
Our results suggested tacrolimus at low dosage and serum level to be potentially effective and safe for treatment in patients with LN resistant to sufficient CYC therapy. A tacrolimus dosage of 2-3 mg daily appears to be effective and safe.
According to the Lupus Research Institute, nearly a third of Lupus patients are affected by Lupus Nephritis (Lupus of the kidney), and while men are only 10% of all lupus patients, male Lupus patients are at a disproportionate risk of Lupus Nephritis.
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Mercedes-Benz Drawing
Our charity car drawing is a great way to help out the Lupus Foundation and support our work in patient services, education and research. Support us by buying tickets right away!
Ticket prices are changing a bit this year: you will be able to buy each ticket for $75, three (3) tickets for $200 and five (5) for $300.
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Order Your 2013 Calendar Now and We Will Ship It This Week!
12 Lupus Facts. 12 Adorable Puppies. 12 Months. All of them have come together to make this One Awesome Calendar! Our 2013 desk calendar includes a Lupus Fact every month, along with a picture of one of our Mascot Contest contestant puppies from our Run & Walk this year. 12 adorable four-legged contestants entered, and each of them is featured on one month.
We just got the calendars into the office, and you can order yours right now. Click here to order yours today. Each calendar is only $15, including shipping. |
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