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The 2013-2014 Fund Campaign: JOIN US
We will be candid. One of the things it takes to keep us going is money. Our annual fund campaign is geared to raise a good amount of those funds while giving you the opportunity to show your support. This year, our goal is to raise $50,000.  Click Here to Give Now and Show Your Support. What your gift means:
A PLATINUM ($1,000) gift will enable 20 patients to attend an all-day medical conference.
A GOLD ($500) level gift will enable 16 newly-diagnosed patients to attend a patient education class.
A SILVER ($250) level gift will enable 10 patients to receive a free copy of the LFNC's twice-yearly newsletter.
A BRONZE ($100) level gift will pay for lunch for 12 volunteers to help with office projects.
A FRIEND ($50) level gift will enable 5-8 patients participate in a support group.
A SUPPORTER ($25) gift will help pay travel expenses for a patient to take part in a clinical trial.
These are just examples of the kind of difference your gift makes. Whatever level you commit at, please rest assured that your fully tax-deductible contribution is being put to great use as the LFNC spends more than 90% of its funds directly to support programs.
So please give today.
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Stanford Study on Active Living with Chronic Illness Seeks Participants
 A new study at Stanford University Patient Education Research Center is for looking people to participate in a new mail-based program they have developed and will start testing soon in a research study. The program is for people with chronic (ongoing) health conditions who manage them daily, such as lupus, diabetes, heart disease, lung disease, chronic pain, chronic depression, etc.
As a study participant, Stanford will mail you an Active Living with Chronic Conditions Tool Kit that will include: a copy of the book Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions, an exercise CD and accompanying booklet, a relaxation CD, tip sheets, and a self-test. You will be able to use all of these materials in the comfort of your own home on your own time, for six months...and you may keep the Tool Kit.
Here are the details on how to participate:
What: The Tool Kit is a mailed version of the successful Stanford Chronic Disease Self-Management Programs (CDSMP). Developed at the Stanford Patient Education Research Center (part of the Department of Medicine at the Stanford School of Medicine)
Where:In the comfort of your own home! The Tool Kit will be mailed to you.
What do I Get: Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions (book), an Exercise CD and accompanying booklet, a Relaxation CD, tip sheets, and a self-test. The Tool Kit is yours to keep!
What do I have to do: Contact Stanford, complete a questionnaire, use the Tool Kit, and complete another mailed survey 6 months after receiving the Tool Kit. People with diabetes will also be asked to complete home blood tests, and will receive the results. All participants with diabetes will also receive home A1C blood test kits and be sent the results. Stanford will supply all pre-paid mailing supplies.
For more information contact Stanford toll free 1-800-366-2624 (For general information about participant rights, contact 1-866-680-2906)
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Marin County Support Group to Hold Second Monthly Meeting Our newly formed Marin County Support Group had an exciting and successful first meeting last month. Turning that initial success into a regular monthly meeting for patients, the support group will hold its next meeting on Saturday, August 17.
DATE: Saturday, August 17
TIME: 10 am to 12 noon
PLACE: TBA
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LFNC's 2014 Car Giveaway is Underway!
One lucky winner will walk away with a brand new 2014 Mercedes-Benz. Two lucky early birds will win a cruise and a shopping spree. And every single person participating will help the Lupus Foundation of Northern California maintain our proud tradition of services, education and resources for lupus patients, their caregivers and their loved ones.
We're getting a head start on our car drawing this year, so that you can get your tickets even earlier! A 2014 Mercedes may be headed your way, along with goodies like a cruise or a shopping spree for the lucky early birds! Enter now!
Tickets are $75 per entry, 3 for $200, and 5 for $300.
Visit our website to find the form to enter now, or call us at 408-954-8600. |
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