The Seventh Annual Walk to End Lupus Now: Raleigh brought together 1,300 people who took steps against lupus. To date, the event has raised more than $83,000 to support lupus programs and services.

“This year’s Raleigh Walk To End Lupus Now was a huge success we owe it to the amazing spirit and support of everyone in the community,” said Christine John-Fuller, President & CEO of the LFANC. “We appreciate our walkers, volunteers, supporters, and the Triangle area for coming out despite the rainy weather and for being part of our efforts to help solve the cruel mystery of lupus. That’s a spirit no amount of rain can dampen.”

On Sunday, April 19, the North Carolina State University Centennial Campus served as home to the Walk to End Lupus Now: Raleigh event. Participants endured the rain and walked to raise awareness about lupus and raise funds for national research and local support services to help the estimated 5,200 people in the Triangle area who are living with lupus. One of the new elements at this year’s Walk was a new course. North Carolina State University and their campus law enforcement were in integral for helping with course modifications to help ensure a great experience for everyone.

Event highlights included Kalonji Oliver from Bunn DJ Company as the emcee, entertainment from DD Productions and a finish line celebration.

About Lupus:

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, hits out of nowhere, 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 its scope and devastation.

About the Lupus Foundation of America, North Carolina Chapter

The Lupus Foundation of America, North Carolina Chapter is part of the national force devoted to solving the cruel mystery of lupus while providing caring support to those who suffer from its brutal impact. We work with local health professionals and volunteers to provide information and programs to ensure people with lupus and their families get answers and health professionals know about new means to diagnose and manage the disease. The chapter serves an estimated 45,000 living with lupus in North Carolina. For more information about lupus or the LFANC, visit www.lupusnc.org or call (877) 849-8271. For the latest news and updates, follow us on Facebook and Twitter.