Tuesday, May 8, 2018

World Lupus Day Pledge - Cannabinoid Derivative Studied for Lupus Pain - Low Impact Movement Tips - Lupus Awareness Month Toolkit

 
Lupus Foundation of America
Participate in World Lupus Day, May 10
The countdown to World Lupus Day on May 10 has begun. Participate early and join us and the World Lupus Federation in the 15th annual World Lupus Day by signing the pledge today to raise awareness and make lupus an international health priority. Together, we can make a difference for people affected by lupus around the world.

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Move us closer to a cure this Lupus Awareness Month!
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Personal Journeys
Study on Synthetic Cannabinoid for Joint Pain
A new nationwide clinical trial from researchers at the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research is taking place to determine the effectiveness of a synthetic cannabinoid mimetic drug for joint inflammation in lupus.

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Health Benefits of Low Impact Movements
Staying active is an important way to take care of yourself. Learn what low impact movements and activities other people with lupus incorporate into their daily routine to help manage symptoms and improve strength.

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Help Spread the Word During Lupus Awareness Month
Help raise lupus awareness this May with our Awareness Toolkit. You'll find everything you need including social media tools, infographics and fliers.
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Going the Distance for Mom and Lupus
Marlo Hemminger has always supported her mother as she's battled lupus. Now, Marlo is supporting her in a new way – running a marathon with Team Make Your Mark™.
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New Study Underscores Why Lupus Needs More Awareness
According to a recently published study, lupus is among the leading causes of death in young women, further stressing the need for more disease awareness and research.
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Turning Wine into Dollars for Lupus
Since her mom's diagnosis with lupus, Gina has been devoted to raising funds and awareness for lupus. Find out how her company is giving back during Lupus Awareness Month.
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New Opportunity to Participate in Study of Lupus Skin Lesions in Women
A new nationwide study evaluating the safety and efficacy of two investigational drugs in women with active lupus skin lesions is now accepting participants.
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Walk to End Lupus Now®

Spring is here! Be Powerful and join over 70,000 walkers in 60+ cities by signing up for a Walk to End Lupus Now® event in your community. Walk to End Lupus Now events will take place soon in Columbus, Ga., Corpus Christi, Texas, Fayetteville, N.C., Galveston, Texas, Jacksonville, Fla., Killeen, Texas, Memphis Tn., Ocean City, N.J., Orange County, Ca., Saint Louis, Mo., and Washington, DC.

Find these Walk dates or a Walk to End Lupus Now® happening near you!



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"Thank you Lupus Foundation for all you do and all the information you provide. Ironically, I was diagnosed with Lupus on May 5th 2016. I had no clue what Lupus was and found your page on Facebook. My prayers go out to everyone affected by Lupus.♥"

-Veronica R., Facebook

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