SLE Lupus Foundation: Lupus - A Devistating Autoimmune Disease and Why You Should Care
Via SLE Lupus Foundation
Why You Should Care
A Public Health Issue
- Lupus is widespread, affects 1.5 million Americans
- Lack of awareness, knowledge, diagnosis, safe and effective treatments
A Women’s Issue
- 90% affected are women - mostly in childbearing years, ages 15-44
- A leading cause of kidney disease,…
“I often carry things to read so that I will not have to look at the people.” — Charles Bukowski
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Lupus Awareness Month is officially underway - help raise awareness and funds this month (and beyond!) by becoming an mRaiser. As an mRaiser, you would have the power to build a mobile community and raise funds through your network of friends and family to help in the search for a lupus cure. Becoming an mRaiser is free and only takes a few minutes. For more information on how to get involved,email kteesdale@lupusny.org
supporting the Lupus Awareness Month!!
