“The human spirit is stronger than anything that can happen to it.” - C.C. Scott
“The human spirit is stronger than anything that can happen to it.” - C.C. Scott
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HuffPo’s 100 Fitness Tips for 2013
It’s not as though the Fitblr world is lacking these at any given time, but it’s a good single go-to resource!
People are just as happy as they make their minds up to be. - Abraham Lincoln
*new item* in my @society6 shop, “Never Lose Courage”
Lupus - A Devistating Autoimmune Disease and Why You Should Care
Why You Should Care
A Public Health Issue
- Lupus is widespread, affects 1.5 million Americans
- Lack of awareness, knowledge, diagnosis, safe and effective treatments
A Women’s Issue
- 90% affected are women - mostly in childbearing years, ages 15-44
- A leading cause of kidney disease, premature cardiovascular disease, heart attack and stroke among young women
A Racial Disparities Issue
- Black, Hispanic, and Asian women experience two to three times the incidence, more serious complications and higher mortality than Caucasians
A Research Issue
- To date: No known cause of cure
- Only one new treatment approved in over 50 years
The person who says something is impossible should not interrupt the person who is doing it.
Lupus Awareness Month is officially underway - help raise awareness and funds this month (and beyond!) by becoming an mRaiser. As an mRaiser, you would have the power to build a mobile community and raise funds through your network of friends and family to help in the search for a lupus cure. Becoming an mRaiser is free and only takes a few minutes. For more information on how to get involved,email kteesdale@lupusny.org
The S.L.E. Lupus Foundation and the Lupus Research Institute Present
World Lupus Day in Grand Central Terminal
Thursday, May 10th from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Knowledge is power. Come learn about:
- The signs and symptoms of lupus.
- Our NYC metro-area patient service programs.
- The novel lupus research that we fund.
Visit us at the 42nd street passage, adjacent
to the subway escalators.
www.lupusny.org
