Lupus Foundation Nor Cal

Education, services, awareness and advocacy to support lupus patients and their loved ones. Committed to access and to supporting research.

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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:

Last year, the LFNC and LFSC merged to form the California Lupus Foundation. Now, we are slowing down our posts on this account to focus our attention on @CaliforniaLupus

Please follow the CLF on Instagram, Facebook, X, and LinkedIn to keep in touch!💜

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Reminder: soon, this account will no longer be active. Please follow the California Lupus Foundation on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and now X to keep in touch! @CaliforniaLupus

There, we'll be posting about our patient programs, support groups, fun events, and more!

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Get ready for BARRACUDA NIGHT!👏🏒💥

Join us this Saturday, April 18th, at the San Jose Barracudas game! The CLF will be the beneficiary for Chuck-a-Puck, and we want to enjoy the night with our community.

To get discounted tickets to the game, visit https://t.co/d0XqDQpsaE

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The FDA has granted Fast Track designation to Johnson & Johnson’s nipocalimab for potential treatment of individuals with SLE. This means nipocalimab will undergo faster development & review timeline, making the treatment available sooner!
Read more here: https://t.co/exZSH7xe9r

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Were you recently diagnosed with lupus? Our support groups are full of vibrant, compassionate, driven community members who have lived similar experiences. Check out our calendar to see which sessions fit best with your schedule!

For more details, visit https://t.co/HczppehLvm

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California Dreamin' for a Cure💜

Thank you to everyone who attended our 11th Annual Purple Ribbon Awards Dinner! We are endlessly grateful for our community, whose compassion and generosity allow us to reach lupus patients statewide!

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We raised $61,000 at this year's Gala! 🎉 All proceeds go to our programs to support and educate lupus patients at no cost to them! This was only possible because of YOU!💜

If you couldn't attend but want to support our patient programs, you can donate at https://t.co/pKPsfWjhen

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California State Disability Insurance acts as a "second line of defense" against both permanent and temporary disability for lupus warriors. In our recent health conference, Matthew Wingell discussed disability insurance!

You can view the recording on our website!

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Barracuda Night is Saturday, April 18!!🏒 The California Lupus Foundation will be the beneficiary for Chuck-a-Puck at the Barracuda's game!

Visit our website to grab a discounted ticket and join the fun!

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Free one-on-one support, personalized for you💜 Tamara, our Health Navigator, is happy to help and offers support in both Spanish and English.

Fill out our new form to get in touch with us: https://t.co/kmBovwW65S

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Win a Golden Ticket for a vacation to your choice of Costa Rica, Kentucky Bourbon, Tuscany or Nashville Opry! Every ticket is an entry into our raffle at the Purple Ribbon Awards Dinner.

There are only 100 tickets available, so act quickly! Visit https://t.co/f3vcSNYaFo

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Help us raise funds for our patient programs AND win something fun! Our silent auction begins today and ends on the 21st at 6:45 pm!

Bid on a staycation in Monterey, a winetasting for up to 20 people, or a trip to Hawaii! Check out all the items: https://t.co/f3vcSNYIuW

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LAST CALL for tickets to the Purple Ribbon Awards Dinner on March 21! All proceeds fund our free patient programs, like our support groups, Navigator Program, and much more!

Don't wait! Visit https://t.co/LMBd6CVKlq to get your tickets!

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A big thank you to our sponsors of the 11th Annual Purple Ribbon Awards Dinner!

With their generosity, we're able to invite lupus patients to attend the 11th Annual Purple Ribbon Gala at no cost to them! 💜

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Who is our guest speaker at tomorrow's free virtual health conference?

Matthew Wingell is the Founder and Executive Director of the Gina P. Wingell Foundation. He has led national initiatives that center on disability rights, trauma-informed advocacy, and patient support.

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We are counting down the days until our Purple Ribbon Awards Dinner, and we hope you'll join in on the fun!

Enjoy a dinner catered by Scott's Seafood & honor outstanding members of our community! Ticket sales end on March 12. Be sure to purchase them at https://t.co/LMBd6CVKlq

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Ask about disability insurance this Saturday, March 7, at our FREE virtual health conference! Matthew Wingell, Founder & Executive Director of the Gina P. Wingell Foundation, will be discussing how to complete disability forms correctly.

Register here: https://t.co/bS7IL95h5H

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Mark your calendars for this month's support groups! 🗓️

Whether you're looking for an in-person or virtual group, we have a multitude for you to choose from! See the full details here: https://t.co/HczppehLvm

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Join us in honoring Evanne Graté with the Outstanding Volunteer Award at the Purple Ribbon Awards Dinner!

Get your tickets to the Purple Ribbon Awards Dinner at https://t.co/LMBd6CWiaY

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Our lupus buddy program pairs newly diagnosed patients with more experienced patients to foster connection and share knowledge and resources in a safe space.

Visit https://t.co/Q6G7ODG2gt to learn more! #lupusbuddy #lupuscommunity #buddyprogram