Walk for Lupus Now

"Lupus is an acute and chronic (lifelong) autoimmune disease in which the immune system is unbalanced, causing inflammation and tissue damage to virtually every organ system in the body.

November 2008 marked 50 years since a drug has been approved for the treatment of lupus.
There is hope, and with your help we can find better treatments and a cure for lupus.

The LFA - Lupus Foundation of America is the foremost national nonprofit voluntary health organization dedicated to finding the causes and its nationwide network of nearly 300 chapters, branches, and support groups conduct programs of research, education, and advocacy."

Join your community and walk to make a difference in the lives of those affected by lupus and to raise essential funds for research, education, and support services.

Please join us at one of our 2009 Walks in California.

San Diego - May 9th - DeAnza Cove in Mission Bay

Orange County - June 6th - Great Park in Irvine (former El Toro Marine Base)

San Francisco - August 30th - Music Concourse in Golden Gate Park

Los Angeles - September 12 - Christmas Tree Lane in Exposition Park

Sacramento - September 26 - Southside Park in downtown Sacramento

Locations for Walk for Lupus Now 2009 are in alphabetical order by state.

Alabama
Birmingham, Alabama -- Fall 2009

Alaska
Anchorage, Alaska -- September 19, 2009

Arizona
Tempe, Arizona -- November 8, 2009

Arkansas
Hot Springs, Arkansas -- May 16, 2009

California
Los Angeles, California -- September 12, 2009
Orange County, California -- June 6, 2009
Sacramento, California -- September 26, 2009
San Diego, California -- May 9, 2009
San Francisco, California -- August 30, 2009

Colorado
Denver, Colorado -- June 14, 2009

Connecticut
New Haven, Connecticut -- September 13, 2009
West Hartford, Connecticut -- May 31, 2009

District of Columbia
Washington, DC -- This Walk has taken place. Donations are still being accepted thru June 18, 2009.

Florida
Broward County, Florida -- October 2009
Miami-Dade County, Florida -- October 2009
Palm Beach County, Florida -- October 2009
St. Petersburg, Florida -- June 6, 2009

Georgia
Atlanta, Georgia -- This Walk has taken place. Donations are still being accepted thru June 25, 2009.

Illinois
Chicago, Illinois -- September 19, 2009
Eureka, Illinois -- August 8, 2009
Naperville, Illinois -- September 26, 2009
Vernon Hills, Illinois -- May 16, 2009

Indiana
Northwest Indiana, Indiana -- September 12, 2009
Central Indiana, Indiana -- September 26, 2009

Iowa
Des Moines, Iowa -- September 26, 2009

Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky -- Fall 2009
Louisville, Kentucky -- Fall 2009

Maryland
Baltimore, Maryland -- September 26, 2009

Michigan
Battle Creek, Michigan -- May 9, 2009
Southeast Michigan -- September 12, 2009

Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota -- June 21, 2009

Missouri
Rolla, Missouri -- July 18, 2009
St. Louis, Missouri -- October 3, 2009

New Jersey
Piscataway, New Jersey -- May 17, 2009
Cranford, New Jersey -- October 4, 2009

New York
New York City, New York -- This Walk has taken place. Donations are still being accepted thru July 2, 2009.

North Carolina
Charlotte, North Carolina -- This Walk has taken place. Donations are still being accepted thru July 2, 2009.
Fayetteville, North Carolina -- September 19, 2009
Raleigh, North Carolina -- This Walk has taken place. Donations are still being accepted thru June 18, 2009.

Ohio
Cleveland, Ohio -- September 26, 2009
Columbus, Ohio -- May 9, 2009

Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma -- May 16, 2009

Oregon
Portland, Oregon -- September 19, 2009

Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania -- October 25, 2009
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania -- Fall 2009

South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina -- This Walk has taken place. Donations are still being accepted thru June 26, 2009.

Tennessee
Nashville, Tennessee -- September 12, 2009

Texas
Dallas, Texas -- This Walk has taken place. Donations are still being accepted thru June 25, 2009.
Houston, Texas -- This Walk has taken place. Donations are still being accepted thru July 3, 2009.

Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah -- This Walk has taken place. Donations are still being accepted thru July 2, 2009.

Vermont
Montpelier, Vermont -- May 17, 2009

Virginia
Richmond, Virginia -- Fall 2009

Washington
Olympia, Washington -- October 3, 2009
Seattle, Washington -- October 17, 2009
Spokane, Washington -- September 26, 2009

Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin -- June 13, 2009

Making a difference starts with one step! Please visit: lupus.org/walk for more information!