Miami, FL – The community of South Florida will gather this fall and be part of the powerful movement to end lupus. The Walk to End Lupus Now® South Florida, Florida’s largest lupus walk, will take place on Saturday, November 16 at Marlins Park. The event will feature special guests and walk emcee Lucy Lopez from Power 96’s Morning Show.
Lupus has no known cause and no known cure, but affects an estimated 100,000 Floridians, 1.5 million Americans and 5 million people worldwide. Recently, lupus was found to be a leading cause of death among young women. However, despiteits widespread prevalence,lupus research funding and awareness of its brutal impact remains low.
The Lupus Foundation of America’s Walk to End Lupus Now events are the largest lupus walk program in the world. It brings communities together to raise money for lupus research, increase awareness of the disease and rally public support for those who suffer from its brutal impact. The walk will celebrate the theme Be Powerful, as each walk recognizes the strength of those affected by lupus and the power their communities have in supporting lupus awareness, research and resources.
“This walk is an excellent opportunity for South Florida and communities to come together for one mission – to end lupus,” said Amy E. Yalden, President and CEO of the Lupus Foundation of America, Florida Chapter. “It’s not just an event, it’s a time for lupus warriors, family members and supporters throughout South Florida to support each other and be powerful while elevating lupus awareness and raising critical funds for lupus research.”
“The plight of Lupus has been near and dear to our hearts throughout the years. In fact, recently we lost a Bacardi family member, several years ago we lost a long-time employee to this dreaded disease and other employees and family members continue to deal with the symptoms of lupus on a daily basis,” said Eddie Cutillas, Director of Community Relations at Bacardi USA and the walk’s presenting sponsor. “At Bacardi we believe that the more we can do to create awareness, the better educated and more healthy others can be who are faced with this cruel disease. Although 2019 has been a fantastic year in gains for funding of research and lupus awareness, we must continue to figure out this most mysterious disease and find a cure, immediately and that is why Bacardi USA is proud to partner with the Lupus Foundation of America. We look forward to working hand-in-hand until a cure is discovered.”
Every step taken and every dollar raised at the Walk to End Lupus Now brings us closer to solving the cruel mystery of lupus. To register for the walk, learn more or to make a donation, visit lupusfl.org. Join the Lupus Foundation of America, Florida Chapter and be powerful at the Walk to End Lupus Now!
Thank you to the support of our generous sponsors Bacardi, GSK, Miami Management, Miami Marlins Foundation, and DI Law Group.
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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, 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.
About the Lupus Foundation of America, Florida Chapter
The Lupus Foundation of America is part of a 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, we lead the fight to improve the quality of life for all people affected by lupus. Learn more about the Lupus Foundation of America, Florida Chapter at lupusfl.org. For the latest news and updates, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
