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Lupus Kidz

Cathy Hayes, M.Ed,  The Lead Researcher of The Lupus Kidz Project (Lupus Foundation of Ontario) needs your assistance.
 

"We are currently investigating suitable materials created for children and teens with Lupus. Would it be possible to contact us with websites, books, or pamphlets anything that you have found useful in assisting children and teens with understanding, and coping with the challenges of Lupus? We are looking for materials specifically geared for children and teens only... Thank You!"

Cathy can be contacted via:  lupuskidz@cogeco.ca
 

August, 2010 Worldwide Lupus Events:

The Coffee Club - Milton - Brisbane - QLD - Australia

Saturday August 7, 2010
Time: 12.00pm -3.00pm
Coffee Club
11/32 Park Road Milton
Brisbane, Australia

Contact Lupus Association Queensland via Facebook

Friends Against Lupus Health Fair - The Bronx - NY - USA

Saturday August 7, 2010
Burnside Avenue Commercial District, Bronx, NY 10453. On Burnside Ave. from Jerome Ave. to Morris Ave. (STREET CLOSING) Bronx NY, from 11am to 6PM. This one is expecting over 5,000 people. Its called the 2010 Bronx Summer Walk! and we're partnering up with the SLE Lupus Foundation once again.

For more details: Friends Against Lupus

Bridge 2 Brisbane for Lupus Awareness - QLD - Australia

Sunday, August 29, 2010
Time: 6:00am - 9:00am
Street: Kingsford Smith Drive
City/Town: Brisbane, Australia

Contact Lupus Association Queensland via Facebook

September, 2010 Worldwide Lupus Events:

13th Annual Lupus Walk for Hope and 5K Trail Run - MN (USA)

September 11, 2010
Supporters of the Lupus Foundation of Minnesota will Walk and Run for Hope in the Twin Cities to raise funds for lupus research, raising hope for better treatments and ultimately a cure for this debilitating autoimmune disease.
Check our website at www.lupusmn.org or find us on Facebook for upcoming event details. Or for more information on sponsorships and involvements, please contact Sara Otto at 952-746-5151/800-645-1131 or at sotto@lupusmn.org.
French Regional Park
12605 County Road 9
Plymouth, MN 55441
 

13th Annual Lupus Walk for Hope and 5K Trail Run - Rochester MN (USA)
September 18, 2010

Supporters of the Lupus Foundation of Minnesota will Walk and Run for Hope in Rochester to raise funds for lupus research, raising hope for better treatments and ultimately a cure for this debilitating autoimmune disease. See the above MN event info for contact details.
Essex Park
5455 W River Road NW
Rochester, MN 55902

Walk For Lupus Now - Fayetteville, NC - (USA)

September 19

Walk For Lupus Now will be in downtown Fayetteville, NC

Registration starts at 2:00pm

Walk begins at 3:00pm

1 mile & 5k options available

Go to the Lupus Foundation of America website for more details
 

Lupus Alliance of America Michigan Indiana Affiliate - Detroit MI (USA)

Saturday, September 25, 2010

16th Annual Walk For Lupus - Metro Detroit
Metro Beach Metropark
31300 Metro Parkway, Harrison Township, MI 48045
Registration begins at 10 am - Silent Auction - Entertainment - Lunch Provided

www.milupus.org

October, 2010 Worldwide Lupus Events:

Lupus Foundation of America - Chicago Walk For Lupus Now (USA)
Saturday, Oct 2, 2010
Grant Park (corner of Columbus & Balbo)
Registration: 10:30 am
Walk Start: 11:30 am
Choice of 1 or 3 mile route
Registration is $25 for adults and $10 for kids
Please join me in my 7th year as the team captain of The Wolfpack by registering here. Or if you are unable to join me, consider making a donation to help us reach our $10,000 goal here  - Thanks for your support! Jayne Lenderink

Lupus Foundation of America - Miami Walk for Lupus Now (USA)
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Check in begins at 8am; Walk begins at 9:00am
Lummus Park, 14th & Ocean
Miami Beach, Florida

For Details call Finda Mendez at 305-632-3050

LFA Southeast Florida Chapter
 

Lupus Alliance of America Michigan Indiana - Grand Rapids MI (USA)

Saturday, October 9, 2010

Michigan: Walk For Lupus - Grand Rapids
Riverside Park (Island Shelter)
2011 Monroe Avenue NW Grand Rapids, MI
Registration begins at 10 am - Walk begins at 11 am.
Build your own team or individual webpage.
Start raising pledges
go to www.milupus.org
Raise $75 in pledges and receive a Walk for Lupus t-shirt.
All proceeds are tax deductible and benefit the Lupus Alliance of America , Michigan Indiana Affiliate.
 

Alliance for Lupus Research - Dallas Walk with Us 2010 (USA)
October 9th, 2010
WALK DAY INFORMATION
Bachman Lake Park
Registration: 9am
Walk Start: 10am
Interested in corporate sponsorship?
Contact Laurie Gray for more info!
lgray@lupusresearch.org
1-866-WALK-ALR (925-5257)

Website

The Lupus Foundation of America Indiana - Carmel, IN (USA)

Saturday, October 9, 2010

Lupus Foundation of America, Indiana chapter, Walk for Lupus Now
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: The Monon Center at Central Park,1235 Central Park Dr. W., Carmel, IN
Website: Purple Butterflies  
To register is free. The event is free. Register if you can join us for the walk or donate or recruit or fundraise.  A fun filled morning walk with your friends thru a beautiful park. Food and prizes. Fundraising and donations are greatly appreciated. A good turn-out is very important, as well. Please forward info to your family and friends.  *You can find me near the check-in tables with a sign "Team Purple Butterflies and purple balloons. Bring the kids, very casual day.  Submitted by Tina M. Brown, 1261 E. Jefferson St., Kokomo IN  46901
 

Alliance for Lupus Research - NYC Walk with Us 2010 (USA)
October 16th, 2010
WALK DAY INFORMATION
Battery Park
Registration: 9am
Walk Start: 10am
1-866-WALK-ALR (925-5257)

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Alliance for Lupus Research - Atlanta Walk with Us 2010 (USA)
October 23rd, 2010
WALK DAY INFORMATION
Highwoods Century Center
Registration: 9am
Walk Start: 10am
Interested in corporate sponsorship?
Contact Mark Roberts for more information!
mroberts@lupusresearch.org
1-866-WALK-ALR (925-5257)

Website

Alliance for Lupus Research - Central New Jersey Walk with Us 2010
October 23rd, 2010
WALK DAY INFORMATION
Rutgers Stadium
Registration: 9am
Walk Start: 10am

KICKOFF RECEPTION INFORMATION
Wednesday, August 18th
The Heldrich Hotel
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Interested in Corporate Sponsorship?
Contact Sheri Kirkpatrick for more information!
skirkpatrick@lupusresearch.org
1-866-WALK-ALR (925-5257)

Website

LFA Lupus Walk 2010 - Richmond Virginia (USA)
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Richmond International Raceway
Website: Butterfly Kisses Team Page link

Making a difference starts with just one step. So strut along the Richmond International Raceway to raise money and awareness!
 

November, 2010 Worldwide Lupus Events:

Alliance for Lupus Research - San Luis Obispo Walk with Us 2010 (USA)
November 6th, 2010
WALK DAY INFORMATION
Atascadero Lake Park
Registration: 9am
Walk Start: 10am

KICKOFF RECEPTION INFORMATION
Thursday, September 16th
Eagle Castle Winery
3090 Anderson Rd., Paso Robles (off of 46 west)
Raffle and/or silent auction - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
$25 per person
Includes passed appetizers and 4 wine tastings
For tickets, contact Juliana - (805)-610-0758

Interested in corporate sponsorship?
Contact Laurie Gray for more info!
lgray@lupusresearch.org
1-866-WALK-ALR (925-5257)

Website

Alliance for Lupus Research - San Francisco Walk with Us 2010 (USA)
November 6th, 2010
WALK DAY INFORMATION
Justin Herman Plaza - Embarcadero
Registration: 9am
Walk Start: 10am

Interested in corporate sponsorship?
Contact Laurie Gray for more info!
lgray@lupusresearch.org
1-866-WALK-ALR (925-5257)

Website

Alliance for Lupus Research - Los Angeles Walk with Us 2010 (USA)
November 13th, 2010
WALK DAY INFORMATION
Crescent Bay Park - Santa Monica
Registration: 9am
Walk Start: 10am

Interested in corporate sponsorship?
Contact Laurie Gray for more info!
lgray@lupusresearch.org
1-866-WALK-ALR (925-5257)

Website

Alliance for Lupus Research - Washington DC Walk with Us 2010 (USA)
November 13th, 2010
WALK DAY INFORMATION
November 13th, 2010
Capitol Reflecting Pool
Registration: 9am
Walk Start: 10am

KICKOFF INFORMATION
September 25th, 2010
Radisson Hotel Largo
Registration: 9am - 10am
Breakfast: 10am - 11:30am

Interested in corporate sponsorship?
Contact Sheri Kirkpatrick for more info!
skirkpatrick@lupusresearch.org
1-866-WALK-ALR (925-5257)

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