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From our friends at the Lupus Foundation of America...
Entertainer and Television Personality Nick Cannon to Grand Marshal; New England Patriots Defensive Back Tavon Wilson Serves as Walk Ambassador
What: The Lupus Foundation of America’s Walk to End Lupus Now™ event in Washington, D.C. part of America’s largest lupus walk program. The event brings together local residents to raise money for lupus research and education programs, increase awareness of lupus and rally public support for those who suffer from its brutal impact. Every step taken and dollar raised supports the Lupus Foundation of America and its efforts to solve the mystery of lupus, one of the world’s cruelest, most unpredictable and devastating diseases.
Who: Grand Marshal: Entertainer and Television Personality Nick Cannon
Walk Ambassador: New England Patriots defensive back Tavon Wilson
Master of Ceremonies: ABC7 meteorologist Eileen Whelan
Lupus Foundation of America, DC/MD/VA Chapter
Thousands of Washington, D.C. supporters
When: Saturday, April 19, 2014
Check-in time: 8:00am ET
Start time: 9:00am ET
Where: 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
(between 13th and 12th St. N.W.)
Washington, D.C.
No fees. Registration is required. For more information, visit DCLupusWalk.org.
About the Lupus Foundation of America:
Lupus is an unpredictable and misunderstood autoimmune disease that ravages different parts of the body. It is difficult to diagnose, hard to live with and a challenge to treat. Lupus is a cruel mystery because it is hidden from view and undefined, has a range of symptoms, strikes without warning, and has no known cause and no known cure. Its health effects can range from a skin rash to a heart attack. Lupus is debilitating and destructive and can be fatal, yet research on lupus remains underfunded relative to diseases of similar scope and devastation.
The Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) is the only national force devoted to solving the mystery of lupus, one of the world’s cruelest, most unpredictable and devastating diseases, while giving caring support to those who suffer from its brutal impact. Through a comprehensive program of research, education, and advocacy, the Foundation leads the fight to improve the quality of life for all people affected by lupus.
