“The 10th annual Walk for Lupus Now event in Northwest Indiana should be the Chapter’s best walk to date,” said Walk for Lupus Now co-chairperson, Michelle Hurst. “With increased awareness of the event, we have more lupus patients and more...
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Lupus Family Picnic
The Lupus Foundation of America (LFA), Indiana Chapter invites lupus patients, volunteers and their families to a fun-filled summer evening at the Lupus Family Picnic. The picnic will be held on Saturday, August 28, from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at 9309...
Common Symptoms of Lupus
Unlike other chronic illnesses, trying to reach a diagnosis of lupus isn't always easy. To help the doctors diagnose lupus, a list of 11 common criteria, or measures, was developed by the American College of Rheumatology. If you have at least four of...
Chicken Sale Fundraiser for Lupus Foundation of America
A home-cooked meal – without any work! Instead of cooking this Memorial Day weekend, join the Lupus Foundation of America (LFA), Indiana Chapter, as they again host the Nelson’s Portapit Chicken Sale Fundraiser. The fundraiser is on Saturday, May...
Finding Peace in the Storm
Living with Lupus can be an everyday struggle. A disease of the immune system, lupus causes the body to attack itself, causing inflammation which can lead to issues with brain, kidney, skin, lung, blood and heart function. Research estimates that...
May is Lupus Awareness Month
Although more than 2 million Americans and 5 million people worldwide have been diagnosed with lupus, the public is largely unaware of the potentially disabling and life-altering effects of the disease. Begun as a way to help raise the public’s...
Lupus Volunteers Recognized at Annual Dinner
“Volunteers work without pay not because they’re worthless, but because they’re priceless,” says Phyllis Simko, President & CEO of the Lupus Foundation of America (LFA), Indiana Chapter. To honor these priceless individuals, LFA held...
Living Well with Lupus Symposium Offers Patient Education
The Living with Lupus symposium will be held on Saturday, April 24 from 8am until 3 pm at the Avalon Manor, 3550 E US Hwy 30, in Merrillville. The program, offered by the Lupus Foundation of America, Indiana Chapter (LFA) is designed for people with...
Peace in the Storm: Women’s Weekend Retreat
Friday, May 14 - Saturday, May 15 Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza800 E 81st AveMerrillville Peace in the Storm is a free, overnight retreat for women with lupus. This retreat is designed to pamper women living with lupus by providing a relaxing...