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West Haven Walk To End Lupus Now

Come join The Lupus Foundation of America, CT Chapter on Sunday, Sept 13th for a half-day of fun, food, friendship, and walking.

West Haven County Walk to End Lupus Now

Walk to raise money to support lupus awareness across Connecticut.

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WEST Haven, CT – The Lupus Foundation of America, Connecticut Chapter will be hosting their West Haven County Walk to End Lupus Now on Sunday, September 13, 2015. You must register by September 6, 2015, registration for the event begins at 10 a.m., and the walk begins at 11 a.m. The West Haven Walk to End Lupus Now will be held at the beautiful Savin Rock Beach located at 6 Rock Street, West Haven, CT.

“Lupus affects an estimated 17,000 people in Connecticut alone, but many people do not understand what lupus is or what it does, so it is crucial to increase awareness through events like our Walk to End Lupus Now,” says Corrianne Gagliardi, Director of Development and Communications, “the walk will include fun for the whole family, make sure to come out and join us!”

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Join many walkers from around Connecticut for a half-day day of fun, food, and friendship with activities for the whole family. Walkers can take the trip through the ¼ - 3 mile long walk to show their support in raising the awareness for lupus. To register, please visit
http://lupusct.donordrive.com/event/WestHaven/” For more information, go to lupusct.org.

About the Lupus Foundation of America

The Lupus Foundation of America, Connecticut Chapter, Inc. was founded in 1973, and it is one of the founding chapters of the national organization. The Lupus Foundation of America is the only 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. For more information about lupus and our efforts to solve the cruel mystery, visit www.lupusct.org.

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