March 9, 2015

LFNC News

PATIENT EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR TRAINING

The LFNC is updating and standardizing our patient education training class, and is looking for individuals who may be interested in being trained to become an instructor for our patient education program.

If you are interested, please email outreach@lfnc.org or call us at 408-954-8600

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DROP YOUR PIN ON THE WOLD LUPUS GOOGLE MAP

Find out how to put yourself on the map!

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In the Black: Read LFNC's Annual Report for FY 2014, highlighting a financial comeback, new programs, and low administrative overhead.

It was Colleen and Joe Brown this year. Will it be you next year?

Check out Colleen Brown, Joe, and daughter Kira picking up their brand new Mercedes!

Colleen and Joe have supported the Lupus Foundation for the past 15 years.

Do you want to join the Browns in the list of our winners? Because we know you do, we have opened up next year's drawing early, and you can already buy tickets!

Click here to see the announcement and buy your tickets now!

The tickets are only $75, but you can get three (3) for $200 and five (5) for $300. Buy early, and you will be eligible for two incredible early bird prizes - a shopping spree and a cruise - in addition to the 2015 Mercedes!

To buy your tickets, fill out the form, or call the office at 408-954-8600. And keep your lucky charm bracelet handy!

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Key LFNC Funder Hears from Patient and Star Lupus Activist

LFNC at CRCC: From right to left: Sandra Lopez, LFNC Youth Support Group Leader; Rene Astudillo, LFNC Executive Director; and Marge Condensa of CRCC

This weekend, the Camino Real California Council (CRCC) of Beta Sigma Phi - a sorority that has supported the work of LFNC from the very beginning - held philanthropic brunch in San Mateo, California. At the event, attendees heard from Sandra Lopez, the facilitator for LFNC's youth support group "The Hangout", as well as from Rene Astudillo, our Executive Director. Those of us who know Sandra know that her story is far from suffering alone. Her story spans trials and triumphs, and through it all she has never given up, inspiring others.

The LFNC is also proud to announce that the CRCC raised $2,419 at the event for our programs and services. We wish to convey our heartfelt thanks to the sisters at BSP.

CRCC is one of the eight California councils of BSP. All eight councils will gather in Southern California in May for their state convention.

If you would like to join the sisters and contribute to LFNC's growth, please visit our donation page.

Drumbeat to a Lupus Cure: The 21st Annual Run & Walk for Lupus - Sunday, June 14, 2015

Northern California's largest annual lupus awareness is only months away. Online registration has opened for the 21st Annual Run & Walk for Lupus, with the theme "Drumbeat to a Lupus Cure." The annual event will be held on Sunday, June 14, at the West Valley College campus in Saratoga.

We are going out in a big way to make northern California notice the lupus community, and we need you to join us. We need you to register yourself to run or walk, and spread the message to everyone you know. Even form a team! We also invite you to get involved in raising funds - the Run & Walk is the Lupus Foundation's largest fundraising event, and every penny raised is invested in the northern California lupus community to provide the patient-centered services, programs and research support that are so critical to bridging the gap between life with and life without lupus.

Remember, there are prizes not only for runners in each age and gender category, but also for the largest and biggest fundraising teams!

Please head over to 5K.LFNC.ORG now to register, raise funds online, and invite your friends. You may also want to download this booklet for full details.

THE MASCOT CONTEST

What is the mascot contest? For the past 3 years, you have voted to choose the most adorable puppy with the privilege to be our mascot and lead the walkers at the 5K. KC Remley, pictured right, won the contest last year. Who will it be this year? It's totally up to you!

Have a man's best friend you want to enter this year? Just email communications@lfnc.org with a recent photo, owner info (name, address, phone), breed, sex, and age.

So how do you vote? Once we have contestants, voting will commence online at LFNC.org. Each vote is $1, and you and your friends can vote as many times as you like!

If you are still reading this email, there's a good chance you haven't registered yet. Please go and do it now and come join in all the fun for a great cause!