A 2016 Health Calendar, and the Last Chance for Your Tax-Deductible Gift

December 28, 2015

Make the Lupus Buddy Program Catch Fire

The Lupus Buddy Program - the first of its kind in lupus - is not even a month old (we launched it on July 15), and we already have almost 60 people signed up! Now that's something.

The interest in the program launched by the LFNC working with a volunteer coordinator tells us how valuable patients are finding it - not just in northern California but across the country. And although we couldn't be happier to see it take off among patients, one thing is holding us back from much broader outreach, recruitment and expansion: Funding.

You can solve that problem. Give just $25 (more if you can), then share our funding page with all your friends on your social networks. Donate now.

We started with a small seed funding from GSK, but we need to raise $10,000 more to help lupus patients from sea to shining sea. Why? We need time from program coordinators to match the patients, for orientation, for follow-up, for helping each pair of buddies at every stage. Give now, share and make it catch fire.

If you are a patient interested in the program, learn more, and sign up here. A program coordinator will be in touch with you. Any personal and medical information necessary to make the matches are treated with the highest degree of confidentiality.

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Make Your Tax-Deductible Donations in Time!

As you know, the Lupus Foundation of Northern California is fueled by your energy, inspired by your stories, and funded by your donations. As the end of the year nears, please make your tax-deductible donation to the LFNC before time is out! The LFNC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, and donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

So take advantage of the year end, give a gift that will have a lasting impact into 2016, and make your tax refund check just a little bit bigger!

Get a Jump-Start on Your Health Next Year with 2016 Calendars from NIH

There are no more important new year's resolutions than to take charge of your health. The National Institutes of Health were kind enough to provide to the Lupus Foundation a calendar customized for your health, and the calendars are available from our office free. You may stop by the office and pick one up at 2635 N First St Ste 211, San Jose, CA 95134, or give us a call at (408) 954-8600 to have one mailed to you for a $6 shipping cost (this is the cost we pay for priority mail shipping). We have a limited supply, so remember to get yours quickly.

Final Push for 2015 to Win That Mercedes. Get it Now!

One great cause. One beauty of a sedan.

Little over 100 left, out of a total of 600. Get yours now!

Win a Mercedes CLA-250, or $25,000 in cash.

Want it? Get in fast before all 600 tickets sell out!

Tickets: $75 per entry. $200 for three (3) or $300 for five (5)

Call us at (408) 954-8600 for the fastest way to buy your tickets or complete this form and mail or fax it to us. Remember, the more tickets you buy, the better your chances!

When is the giveaway?

As soon as the 600th ticket is sold!