The 14th Annual Walk to End Lupus Now: Charlotte brought together more than 2,500 people who took steps against lupus. This crowd broke the chapter’s record in attendance. To date, the event has raised more than $115,000 to support lupus programs and services.

“This year’s Charlotte Walk To End Lupus Now was a huge success and 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 and supporters for coming out and for being part of our efforts to help solve the cruel mystery of lupus.”

On Saturday, May 16, the Belk Plaza at Central Piedmont Community College served as home to the Walk to End Lupus Now: Charlotte event. Participants walked to raise awareness about lupus and raise funds for national research and local support services to help the estimated 10,000 people in the Charlotte area who are living with lupus. Media Partners V101.9 and The Lake 102.9 were onsite with special giveaways, and the Emcee for the day’s festivities was Nathan Ritchie from The Lake 102.9. The National Anthem was performed by Singer/Songwriter, Damiacci. The day also included fun and entertainment for the whole family.

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.