Lupus Foundation of America is "Walking" into the Twin Cities

Join the Lupus Foundation of American as it launches its inaugural Walk for Lupus Now event in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, June 21, 2009. As you know, it is estimated that 1.5 million Americans have a form of lupus, and 14,250 of them live in the Twin Cities metropolitan area.

Come together with other families touched by lupus for a fun, inspiring and hope-filled morning at Lake Calhoun.

To register as an individual, or as part of a team, go to Twin Cities Walk For Lupus Now.

Here are some of the details for the Twin Cities Walk.

Sunday, June 21, 2009
Lake Calhoun
3000 Calhoun Pkwy
Minneapolis, MN
Check in 9 a.m.; Walk begins 10 a.m.

Walk for Lupus Now is the national signature event of the Lupus Foundation of America. In 2009, volunteers will be walking in 50 cities across America in order to raise awareness about lupus, and raise much needed funds to support LFA programs in advocacy, research, and education.

To find an LFA Walk for Lupus Now event near you, visit www.lupus.org/walk or call 202-689-5516.