LUPUS FOUNDATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA 

May 20, 2013
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Grand Prize Drawing:June 9
 
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BETA SIGMA PHI DONATION. At its state convention held last weekend in Temecula, California, Beta Sigma Phi's 8 California Councils and Beta Sigma Phi International presented their donations to the Lupus Foundation of Northern California, amounting to a total of $40,877.  This brings to a cumulative total of $762,000 its philanthropic contribution to LFNC since 1985!  Thank you, Beta Sigma Phi!
LFNC Conference Wrap Up

We would like to thank all the attendees and speakers for making LFNC's 2013 Spring Mini-Conference on cardiovascular issues and lupus a success. It was a great learning experience for all of our attendees.
 
Main speaker Dr. Laura Tarter (pictured above), director of the Lupus Clinic at Stanford discussed cardiovascular issues relating to lupus and what patients can do for prevention and treatment. LFNC's Founder and former Executive Director, Jo Dewhirst, lent a personal perspective to lupus related cardiovascular health.
 
Atty. Liz Podgurzki of Angelina Valle & Associates briefed participants on the process for applying for disability as it relates to lupus.  The new Lupus Initiative was discussed by LFNC Executive Director Rene Astudillo, while a panel of lupus patients and family members shared their stories and experiences in being advocates for lupus research, education and patient services.  To learn more about The Lupus Initiative, please visit www.thelupusinitiative.org.
 
The conference was made possible through the support of Questcor and Amgen USA.

Get Your Ticket to Win a Mercedes While You Can!


We are closer to our fundraising goal with the drawing than we have been with the past several drawings, thanks to your generosity. With the excitement building around the C-Class Mercedes that we are raffling off and our fundraising goal so close, we have decided to extend the drawing to June 9, 2013. This will give us the chance to reach our goals, as well as give anyone who's waited a little too long the opportunity to buy a ticket. If you've already bought tickets, of course, you could also buy one more (or three, or five!)

To buy your tickets, please visit our website for complete instructions and to download a form. You may also call our office at 408-954-8600.

If you're thinking, "Hey, June 9! That's 5K Day!" you're right! We will be announcing the winner at our 5K Run & Walk for Lupus. Come and be part of it! Over a thousand people will be on hand to cheer you on!
 
Take the Challenge
  

 

You could double your investment right now - in lupus. The Lupus Challenge Grant doubles every donation made through this grant by May 31 for a total of $10,000 in matches. So far, we have raised $3,575, and matched it with another $3,575! Our heartfelt thanks go to:

Anonymous - $3,000 
Lillian Fong - $175 
Nanette Stewart - $100
Wendy R. Spector - $100
Holly Kraiker in memory of Pauline Carretta - $100
Tracy Rideout - $50 
Emily Papapietro - $50
 
So why not you? Why not now? Help us raise the full $10,000 in match, and we will put every dollar to work for northern California's lupus patients.
 
 
The 5K: Teams, Runners, Walkers, and You!
  
Have you registered for the 19th Annual 5K Run & Walk for Lupus yet? If not, head over to our website and register now! You will have a great time, get an awesome T-shirt, and of course, if you feel competitive, you can go for a medal!
 
 
 
 We welcome this year's teams to our 19th Annual 5K Run & Walk. Have you gotten your team in yet?
 
"Butterfly Sisters"Myklyn GraceTeam Lynn
Arthritis & Rheumatism CenterOlea-Delaossa Friends & FamilyTeam Marianne
Beat LupusOompa Lupus TeamTeam Marielle
Betty's BabesPatricia Burkley Shop Til You DropTeam Pucci
Fabulously LuptasticPrayers for LexiTeam Remley
FOR SANDYRadov FamilyTeam S.A.L
Green TeamRed Power DivasTeam Sonia
Looney LupursRiley's RunnersTeam Sophia
lup-US wolfpackSiw's GirlsTeam Teach
Lupus CloudTeam CherylTeam Von Raesfeld
MAMAVICTeam DeliaThe Butterfly Effect
Move Your Fanny for AnnieTEAM JANEThe Lupus Fighters
My fight with LupusTeam LFNC
  
Brief Survey: Lupus Support Group for Marin County
A support group is in the works for Marin County,  Volunteer facilitators are trying to gauge participant interest and preferences.  If you or someone you know might be interested, please complete this brief survey.