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LFA, WI Chapter Newsletter
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Thank you to Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers for proclaiming May to be Lupus Awareness Month in Wisconsin, and to Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson, who proclaimed Friday, May 10 to be Put On Purple Day in Milwaukee!
To celebrate, make sure you wear purple on Friday, May 10, and tell people why. That day is also World Lupus Day, so by raising awareness of lupus, you're part of a worldwide movement to increase lupus visibility.
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Winners of the Chance for a Cure cash raffle will be drawn today at the LFA, WI Chapter office.
Winners will be notified by phone following the drawing. Thank you to everyone who bought and sold tickets for this important annual fundraiser. The money raised through raffle ticket sales allows us to continue to provide resources and support services to lupus warriors throughout Wisconsin. We couldn't do it without your efforts!
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Make sure you pre-register by Wednesday, May 8 to guarantee your 2024 Walk to End Lupus Now - Milwaukee t-shirt and discounted admission cost!
Event day registration opens at Hoyt Park on walk day at 8am, and adult registration prices increase to $35. Walk shirts are only guaranteed for pre-registered walkers; extra shirts are available to event day registrants while supplies last.
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The Walk to End Lupus Now - Milwaukee will take place on
Saturday, May 11 at Hoyt Park in Wauwatosa
Join us for a morning of celebration, raising lupus awareness, and showing our power against lupus.
Register as a Team Captain, team member, individual walker, or show your support with a donation.
We are still looking for volunteers along the walk route. If you are available to volunteer or know any individuals or groups who could volunteer for a couple hours during the walk, please email Dawn at dawn@lupuswi.org.
Route monitors are stationed along the walk route to keep participants on the correct path. This position can be done by anyone - there is no lifting required, you can be seated if you have limited mobility, and it's great for people of all ages: last year we had a fantastic Girl Scout troop cheering people on.
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Team Captains with 4 or more pre-registered team members receive a team sign on walk day.
These signs can be decorated at the Decoration Station tent, and are a great way to celebrate your team in photos and along the route.
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The Lupus Medical Symposium | |
Learn What you Need to Transition to Adult Lupus Care | |
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This year's Rheum to Grow Lupus & Family Workshop takes place at the Milwaukee Public Museum on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Pediatric lupus warriors and their families are invited to this FREE event, where they will learn information and resources to ease the transition to adult medical care. Following the workshop, attendees receive free admission to the Museum.
This workshop is developed and run by LFA, WI Chapter and medical professionals from Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin, Children's Wisconsin, UW-Health American Family Children's Hospital Madison, and UW-Heath Department of Rheumatology.
Register and Info
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2024 Calendar - Save the Dates! | |
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Door County Candle Company Fundraiser - Wednesday, May 1 - Saturday, June 15
Walk to End Lupus Now - Milwaukee - Saturday, May 11, 10:00am. Hoyt Park, Wauwatosa
Lupus Lectureship - May (details TBD)
Lupus Medical Symposium - Thursday, May 30, 5-6pm, Froedtert Hospital Milwaukee
Links4Lupus Golf Outing Fundraiser - Saturday, June 15. Winneconne
Walk to End Lupus Now - Milwaukee Wrap-up - Monday, June 24 (details TBD)
Tee Up Fore Lupus Golf Outing Fundraiser - Saturday, July 20, noon. Waterford
Drive Out Lupus Golf Outing Fundraiser - Tuesday, August 6. Richfield
Lupus & Kidney Disease Educational Event - Tuesday, August 13. Milwaukee
Walk to End Lupus Now - Madison - Saturday, September 28, 10:00am. Middleton
Rheum to Grow Lupus & Family Workshop - Sat, October 19, 10:30am, Milwaukee Public Museum
Lupus Community Group Leader Summit - Friday-Saturday, November 1-2. Green Lake
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Nothing is as Strong as the Heart of a Volunteer
LFA, WI Chapter relies on volunteers to make our many programs and events possible. If you are interested in volunteer opportunities with LFA, WI Chapter, please click here to fill out our volunteer application form.
We are in the process of revamping our volunteer database, so please take the time to fill out the new online volunteer application even if you have volunteered or filled out our paper form in the past.
It is because of our volunteers that our mission is possible. We appreciate every one of you who have leant their time and talents to improve the lives of all people affected by lupus.
LFA, WI Chapter Volunteer Application Form
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Upcoming LFA, WI Chapter Community Group Meetings | | |
Community Group Speaker Spotlight |
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To highlight the diversity and camaraderie shared in these groups, we have changed their name from "support groups" to "community groups." Nothing else about these groups has changed; they are still safe, encouraging places to confidentially share, learn, and receive support from others in your lupus community.
Find a list of all Community Groups and upcoming meetings on our website.
If you are interested in starting a lupus support group in your area, please let us know.
**unless indicated below, all LFA, WI Chapter community groups will continue to meet virtually via zoom.
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Fox Valley Area Community Group
Monday, May 6, 6:30pm
Via Zoom
Email FoxValleyAreaSG@gmail.com for meeting link & information
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Madison Area Community Group
Wednesday, May 15th, 6:30pm
Via Zoom
Lupus Focus*
Topics: Caring & Sharing
RSVP Required
Email volunteer Nancy Johnson at suldalwi@gmail.com for meeting link & information
*This group covers both lupus and Sjogren's, alternating the focus of each monthly meeting between lupus- and Sjogren's-centric topics. All meetings are of course open to all with an interest in the topics covered.
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Milwaukee Community Group
Tuesday, May 28th, 5:30pm
Tentatively in-person
Email Betsey Woody at betsey@lupuswi.org for information
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Men's Community Group: One-On-One Support
Contact our office by email or at (414) 443-6400 for Men's Support Group contact information. This group meets as requested.
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