PATIENT STORY STAR SPOTIGHT

By DeVonna Glenn

Throughout the years, I have made many efforts in the fight to end lupus. I get involved by donating, fundraising, and attending events. I just recently started attending a support group. At this stage in my life, it was finally time for me to get involved, to hear what other lupus warriors are currently go - ing through, and to see what I am able to share and learn from others.

This illness cripples and takes so much energy from our souls. I am motivated to fight because I have lupus and my mother had lupus. My support system has always been crucial in my struggles. My mom has been fighting for me for many years. Since I was four years old, she fought for me and with me as I grew into a teenager and learned about my illness. My family and friends have also faithfully walked with me every year in honor of me and my mother, and have supported me and my efforts to raise funds.

At the age of 15, lupus and I went to war with one anoth- she wore a fun wig from the cancer society. She entered her funds to fight lupus. hopefully one day there will be a cure to end the suffering of lupus warriors everywhere.