THE MI LUPUS FOUNDATION CELEBRATES MAY LUPUS AWARENESS MONTH IN SUPPORT OF LUPUS WARRIORS IN MICHIGAN
(Detroit, Michigan – May 16, 2022) – May is Lupus Awareness Month in the United States, an entire month dedicated to raising awareness and funds for this incurable, debilitating disease. The MI Lupus Foundation, in addition to other support organizations, hosts events and special initiatives throughout the month to help raise awareness about the physical, emotional, and financial impact of lupus. Spreading awareness provides support, resources and advocacy for people fighting the disease.
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes the body to attack its own healthy tissues and organs. It can affect any part of the body causing widespread pain and inflammation. People with lupus often suffer from joint pain, extreme fatigue and organ damage. Fundraising for lupus is necessary to drive research initiatives and provide support and services to those who need it. The physical, mental and social impacts of lupus can greatly affect quality of life and any amount of support can help. The MI Lupus Foundation can provide resources for patients, caregivers and healthcare providers.
The MI Lupus Foundation encourages Michiganders to help raise awareness by supporting special events, spreading awareness on social media and locally in each community by sharing information with families and friends.
Upcoming events by the MI Lupus Foundation include:
Lapeer Walk to Cure Lupus: Timberly Memorial Walk
May 22, 2022 from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, rain or shine
Rowden Park, 1552 N Main St, Lapeer, MI 48446
$20 registration
2nd Annual Lupus Golf Invitational
Saturday, July 23, 2022 at 9:00 am
Sugarbush Golf Club
1 Sugarbush Drive, Davison, MI 48439
Cost is $75 per person or $250 per team
John Ball Zoo Walk to Cure Lupus
Saturday, July 30, 2022 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, rain or shine
$20 registration
For more information about lupus and the MI Lupus Foundation, visit http://milupus.org.
About Lupus
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes the body to attack its own healthy tissues and organs. It can affect any part of the body causing widespread pain and inflammation. Common symptoms include crippling fatigue, fever and joint pain. Lupus affects each person differently and may go into periods of flares and remissions. More people have lupus than cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, sickle-cell anemia, and cystic fibrosis combined. It is estimated that 1.5 million people in the United States suffer from this disease. Lupus primarily affects young women between the ages of 15-45 years old and occurs more frequently in women of African American, Hispanic, or Asian descent. There is currently no cure for lupus.
About the MI Lupus Foundation
The MI Lupus Foundation is a nonprofit organization that exists to improve the quality of life for those living with lupus through support, education and research with the goal of finding a cure. The foundation provides financial and informational resources for patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers. The MI Lupus Foundation has been continually serving Michigan and northern Indiana since 1974 and is working to build a brighter future for all lupus patients and their families. For more information, visit http://milupus.org.
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