Explaining Lupus -- Off to College -- Making History -- Social Support

Posted by Coping with Lupus August 30, 2017

Explaining Lupus -- Off to College -- Making History -- Social Support

Explaining Lupus to Others

When you have lupus, you may not feel like telling everyone about your disease. But explaining lupus to close friends and family members can help them understand what you’re going through and how they can help. A good way to explain lupus is to make clear what it is not before talking about what lupus is.

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Off to College

Are you a teen with lupus heading to college? Living away from home means more responsibility—especially when it comes to your health. Check out these 10 action items to add to your must do list before packing your bags.

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Kevin Davis: Walking for a Purpose

Kevin Davis participates in the Walk to End Lupus Now™ Chicago event to honor the members of his family who passed from lupus and for those still fighting it. There are thousands of caregivers like Kevin who are walking for someone they love.

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Meet the Women Making History, One Tackle at a Time

Both on and off the football field, the New York Sharks are beacons of strength. These fierce women prioritize their health so they stay at the top of their game.
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Sharing the Journey: Social Support

Having a social and emotional support system in place can lift you up. Find out where other people with lupus get their support and the impact it has on them.
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Make Your Miles Matter with Team Make Your Mark

Join Team Make Your Mark runners and walkers NOW to make your miles matter for Brooklyn’s half marathon and 5 miler, and Vegas’ marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K.
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Check Out What You Helped Accomplish

Together, we are meeting the needs of people with lupus today and investing in a better future. Take a look at our year in review and preview what is to come in our impact report.
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Tell Us About Your Experience with Lupus

Share your experiences living with lupus and help us learn more! Take a 30-minute survey today and receive a Target gift card for your time.
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Upcoming Events

Walk to End Lupus Now events will take place soon in Austin, Texas, Baltimore, Md., Cleveland, Ohio, Des Moines, Iowa, Kansas City, Kan., Los Angeles, Calif., Lubbock, Texas, Mason City, Iowa, Nashville, Tenn., Phoenix, Ariz., Portland, Ore., and Seattle, Wash.

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