Families United for a Life Without Lupus
Gala 2008: A Tribute to the Paradysz and Selkowitz Families
Master of Ceremonies: Charles Osgood
Special Performance: Kelli O'Hara of Broadway's South Pacific
Corporate Leadership Award: Genentech
Thursday, November 20
6PM - 10PM
New York Marriott Marquis
The Paradysz and Selkowitz families—unique in style yet similar in their leadership response to the adversities of lupus—have been integral to the Foundation’s ability to challenge the status quo, care for people with lupus, and pioneer paths to better treatments and a cure through innovate medical research.
This November, we pay special tribute to families and the remarkable empathy, strength, and service that they embody.
Gala Tickets and Journal Information »
Ringing the Opening Bell for the Fight Against Lupus
On August 28, Foundation Board Member Chris Paradysz rang the opening bell of the New York Stock Exchange to announce to his pledge to bike nearly 1,000 miles for his daughter and more than 1.5 million Americans with lupus. His goal: to raise funds and awareness for lupus research.
Learn more about Chris's ride at http://www.lifewithoutlupus.org
Lupus Week at Camp Sunshine
Thanks to you, kids and families with lupus across the metro region packed up their swimsuits and sunblock for a week in Maine this summer.
It's the Foundation's eighth summer of involvement, and its first as Lupus Week's solo sponsor. Forty families—more than 100 kids and teens—were there.
Upcoming Events
Young Leadership Committee's 4th Annual
"NIGHT FOR THE FIGHT"
Thursday, September 25
7PM - 10PM
TOUCH | 240 West 52nd Street, NYC
Dance the night away with friends and coworkers to raise funds for the fight against lupus. Featuring hors d'oeuvres, open bar, live auction, luxury item raffle, complimentary gift bag ($150 value), and more!
Details and event sponsors »
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Get into the Loop!
New York City Hospital Tour
We're Stopping in Every Borough this Fall to Give New Yorkers the Latest on Lupus
All programs are 6PM - 8PM. Complimentary dinner will be served.
Tuesday, September 30
Bronx: Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center
When Your Head Hurts and Your Memory Fails – Is It Your Lupus?
with Petros Efthimiou, MD
Thursday, October 2
Staten Island: Staten Island University Hospital
Lupus Treatments – What’s on the Horizon for You?
with Mark Jarrett, MD
Tuesday, October 14
Manhattan: NYU Langone Medical Center
Lupus and Your Skin – Spot It, Stop It, Stay Healthy
with Andrew G. Franks, Jr, MD
Thursday, October 30
Brooklyn: Interfaith Medical Center
The Latest on Lupus & Getting Your Lupus Care Covered
with Mona Pervil-Ulysse, MD
Wednesday, November 5
Queens: Elmhurst Hospital
Your Kidneys Matter – Lupus and the Damage It Can Do
with Joseph Lieber, MD
Register here (it's free!) or call 212-685-4118 and leave your name, phone number, how many will attend, and the
program(s) you’re attending.
Are You Ready for the Pumpkins?
Save the Date!
Saturday, October 25th
New York Pumpkin Festival
at Central Park - New York, NY
Lupus is unpredictable, chronic, and hard to live with.
There is no known cause or cure. But, early detection and treatment often can slow its progression and lessen its severity.
Monthly Giving Society
Lupus never stops. Join a special group of loyal Foundation supporters who, through monthly gifts, stay on just as unwavering a path in the fight for insight, information, and relief from this disease.
We offer two easy ways to give monthly.
Credit card: Your gift is automatically charged every month.
Checking account transfer: Your gift is automatically and electronically transferred from your account every month.
Caring for Yourself
Avoiding sunlight is one of the most improtant things you can do if you have lupus. New York dermatologist Andrew G. Franks, Jr., M.D., FACP, gives tips and ideas on protecting and caring for the skin in the latest Foundation brochure, "Lupus and Your Skin." Here just one suggestion from the brochure for protecting yourself against a flare:
"To minimize exposure to UVA rays, place plastic over window glass and encase halogen lights and flourescent bulbs in plastic casings. If you don't have a flat screen, use a polarizing guard over your computer screen."
Order this brochure
and others by calling
212-685-4118 or emailing lupus@lupusny.org
What's Happening at
Lupus LA?
Hollywood Bag Ladies Day
Monday, October 6th
on Rodeo Drive
Join us as we shop for the fight against lupus. With special “passports” in hand, we’ll travel from one fabulous boutique to the next in search of the season’s sharpest handbags, and at the same time create awareness for Lupus LA and for the Hollywood Bag Ladies Luncheon.
Hollywood Bag Ladies Lupus Luncheon
Friday, November 7th
at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel
Honoring LaDoris McClaney, a motivational speaker, writer and lecturer dedicated to the education and personal development of young people. LaDoris continues her family's philanthropic tradition by donating millions to nonprofit organizations.
About the S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
The S.L.E. Lupus Foundation is the preeminent lupus organization providing direct patient services, education, public awareness, and funding for lupus research.
About Lupus LA
Lupus LA, the west coast division of the S.L.E. Lupus Foundation founded by renowned physician and author, Daniel J. Wallace, MD, serves the needs of people with lupus and their families across southern California. Lupus LA raises lupus awareness and supports lupus research on the national level.