by Suzanne Tierney | May 29, 2023 | Blog
Hey warriors, it’s that time of year where we talk about sun safety! As many of you know lupus and the sun don’t mix very well. This is due to lupians’ increased sensitivity to sunlight, which can trigger flare-ups and worsen symptoms. As we approach the...
by Suzanne Tierney | Apr 25, 2023 | Blog
`May is Lupus Awareness Month! Each year we make a great effort to bring lupus to the forefront of the public eye. We do so in many ways, through radio, TV, billboards, social media, city proclamations, educational programs, kiosks, websites, and so much more. It is...
by Suzanne Tierney | Mar 24, 2023 | Blog
As the Ohio winter turns into spring, flowers and trees bloom, and our nights become filled with the sound of crickets and spring peepers, it is a perfect opportunity for self evaluation and reflection, and that’s exactly what we’ve been doing the last...
by Suzanne Tierney | Feb 22, 2023 | Blog
Justina and Kyle Patterson How and when did you meet? We met at a very young age in school. Kyle’s sister and I were in the same class. But we did not officially start dating until after we graduated high school in 2015. We got married in 2022. ...
by Suzanne Tierney | Jan 11, 2023 | Blog
Brittney’s Story Brittney Bailey is a Lupus Warrior who has faced many health problems. Around age 13, she noticed that her toes were constantly numb and drained of color. Then, they started turning purple and felt painfully cold. Brittney’s pediatrician...
by Suzanne Tierney | Dec 22, 2022 | Blog
Lupians Unite! As we round the corner towards 2023 I thought it was a good time to reflect not only on the last year, but also the chapter as a whole. It has been a privilege to serve as the leader for this chapter for several decades. It brings me great joy to see...
