2023 RECAP The Walk to End Lupus Now® provides people affected by lupus and their families with the opportunity to come together for one purpose: ending lupus. This year, the Lupus Foundation of America, Greater Ohio Chapter held walks in Cleveland and Columbus. The Walk to End Lupus Now® brings the lupus community together to raise money for lupus research, increases awareness of the disease, and rallies public support for those who suffer from its impact. The LFA, GOC would like to thank those who came out in support of the fight to end lupus in 2023. Participants joined together at the Center of Science and Industry (COSI) in Columbus on August 26
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and Margaritaville-Cleveland on September 30 to walk together toward a lupus-free future. We want to extend our deepest congratulations to Rosie Chapman and Ariel Shelton, our top fundraisers. The combined efforts of these ladies significantly contributed to our fundraising success. Rosie and Ariel will be joining Suzanne in Washington, D.C. to join hundreds of fellow lupians from across the country to attest to their legislators about the burden of lupus. Thank you to all who championed the walks by leading teams, donating funds, and spreading awareness. Collectively, we raised over $80,000! These funds are invalua-
ble to our mission of eradicating the effects of lupus on patients and families across Ohio. We couldn’t have done it without you! Special thanks to all our volunteers who helped foster days of community, fun, and togetherness to empower lupus warriors everywhere. Likewise, we are grateful for the support of our sponsors who were instrumental in making the Walk to End Lupus Now® our biggest fundraiser of the year!
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