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Aug 19, 2020 | Patient Stories

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May 16, 2026
  • Ride For Lupus!

    Clock IconDate & Time of Event:
    May 16, 2026  9:00 am - 9:00 am
    Marker IconEvent Location:
    279 Canal St, Lancaster, OH 43130, USA
    About the event:

    Join the PLEMC OH - Sherman Chapter for a ride for lupus!  The escorted ride will begin and end at the American Legion in Lancaster and will feature a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, food and great fun!  Registration starts and 9:00am and ends at 11:00am.  Fee's are $20 per rider and $5 per passenger.  Jeeps are welcome and can be registered for $25 per Jeep.

    CLICK HERE FOR FULL EVENT DETAILS

  • Lupus Live! Biologics & Cardiac Care

    Clock IconDate & Time of Event:
    May 16, 2026  10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Marker IconEvent Location:
    12930 Chippewa Rd, Brecksville, OH 44141, USA
    About the event:

    This will be a hybrid educational event that can be attended in person or virtually!  Click here to register https://lfaohio.salsalabs.org/lupuslivebiologicscardiaccare/index.html

    CLICK HERE FOR FULL EVENT DETAILS

  • SE Cleveland Support Group

    Clock IconDate & Time of Event:
    May 16, 2026  11:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Marker IconEvent Location:
    Bedford Branch, 70 Columbus Rd, Bedford, OH 44146, USA
    About the event:

    CLICK HERE FOR FULL EVENT DETAILS

May 17, 2026
  • Walk to End Lupus Now® - Toledo

    Clock IconDate & Time of Event:
    May 17, 2026  10:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Marker IconEvent Location:
    Ottawa Park, 2201 Kenwood Blvd, Toledo, OH 43606, USA
    About the event:

    The Lupus Foundation of America, Greater Ohio Chapter (LFA, GOC) is excited to announce the date for the Toledo Walk to End Lupus Now®!  The LFA, GOC welcomes everyone to participate on Sunday May 17th,2026 at Ottowa Park!

    Register now, create your walk page, set your individual fundraising goal, and begin soliciting donations from your network of supporters. Your contributions further critical lupus research and strengthen Ohio lupus support programs. The Walk to End Lupus Now® is meant to empower individuals to become fundraisers so that they can directly make a difference in the lives of those impacted by lupus.

    Register Here: https://lfaohio.salsalabs.org/WalktoEndLupusNowToledo052026/index.html

    CLICK HERE FOR FULL EVENT DETAILS

May 18, 2026
  • Dine To Donate - Carraba's

    Clock IconDate & Time of Event:
    May 18, 2026
    Marker IconEvent Location:
    Carrabba's Italian Grill, 8460 Lyra Dr, Columbus, OH 43240, USA
    About the event:

    Join us for a dine to donate at Carrabba's Italian Grille!  May 11th & May 18th 

    8460 Lyra Drive
    Columbus, OH 43240

    Event Flyer

    CLICK HERE FOR FULL EVENT DETAILS

Meet Kim Ennis! She is a strong and passionate lupus advocate. In the summer of 2015, Kim was searching for answers. She needed to know what lupus is and how she can better manage this chronic illness. Kim found a supportive community to not only help her understand, but also help her to find her own voice. Through her journey of fighting back against lupus, Kim has empowered herself with education. She has attended all the local educational summits, participated in the Ohio Lupus Needs Assessment, and regularly attends support groups. She has networked in health fairs and helps spread the awareness of lupus needs in our community. While Kim waits for modern science to help the lupus community, she has decided to support the Lupus Foundation of America, Greater Ohio Chapter by being a lead community volunteer. In addition to charging our state capitol to support other lupus patients, Kim helps to fight back against lupus every day. Please help us thank Kim for her time, compassion, and dedication.

Calendar

May 16, 2026
  • Ride For Lupus!

    Clock IconDate & Time of Event:
    May 16, 2026  9:00 am - 9:00 am
    Marker IconEvent Location:
    279 Canal St, Lancaster, OH 43130, USA
    About the event:

    Join the PLEMC OH - Sherman Chapter for a ride for lupus!  The escorted ride will begin and end at the American Legion in Lancaster and will feature a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, food and great fun!  Registration starts and 9:00am and ends at 11:00am.  Fee's are $20 per rider and $5 per passenger.  Jeeps are welcome and can be registered for $25 per Jeep.

    CLICK HERE FOR FULL EVENT DETAILS

  • Lupus Live! Biologics & Cardiac Care

    Clock IconDate & Time of Event:
    May 16, 2026  10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Marker IconEvent Location:
    12930 Chippewa Rd, Brecksville, OH 44141, USA
    About the event:

    This will be a hybrid educational event that can be attended in person or virtually!  Click here to register https://lfaohio.salsalabs.org/lupuslivebiologicscardiaccare/index.html

    CLICK HERE FOR FULL EVENT DETAILS

  • SE Cleveland Support Group

    Clock IconDate & Time of Event:
    May 16, 2026  11:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Marker IconEvent Location:
    Bedford Branch, 70 Columbus Rd, Bedford, OH 44146, USA
    About the event:

    CLICK HERE FOR FULL EVENT DETAILS

May 17, 2026
  • Walk to End Lupus Now® - Toledo

    Clock IconDate & Time of Event:
    May 17, 2026  10:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Marker IconEvent Location:
    Ottawa Park, 2201 Kenwood Blvd, Toledo, OH 43606, USA
    About the event:

    The Lupus Foundation of America, Greater Ohio Chapter (LFA, GOC) is excited to announce the date for the Toledo Walk to End Lupus Now®!  The LFA, GOC welcomes everyone to participate on Sunday May 17th,2026 at Ottowa Park!

    Register now, create your walk page, set your individual fundraising goal, and begin soliciting donations from your network of supporters. Your contributions further critical lupus research and strengthen Ohio lupus support programs. The Walk to End Lupus Now® is meant to empower individuals to become fundraisers so that they can directly make a difference in the lives of those impacted by lupus.

    Register Here: https://lfaohio.salsalabs.org/WalktoEndLupusNowToledo052026/index.html

    CLICK HERE FOR FULL EVENT DETAILS

May 18, 2026
  • Dine To Donate - Carraba's

    Clock IconDate & Time of Event:
    May 18, 2026
    Marker IconEvent Location:
    Carrabba's Italian Grill, 8460 Lyra Dr, Columbus, OH 43240, USA
    About the event:

    Join us for a dine to donate at Carrabba's Italian Grille!  May 11th & May 18th 

    8460 Lyra Drive
    Columbus, OH 43240

    Event Flyer

    CLICK HERE FOR FULL EVENT DETAILS

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