OUR MISSION: To provide support for those affected by LUPUS through understanding, education, public awareness and research.

Date: Saturday, April 20, 2013
Time: Registration 12:30 pm, Presentation 1:00 pm
Location: Smiley’s Buffet and Catering, 702 Circle Drive East, Saskatoon, SK, in Banquet Room B
(Smiley's Buffet and Catering is located across from Home Depot. There is plenty of free parking behind the restaurant.)
Speaker: Blaine Mackie, Physiotherapist, Mackie Physiotherapy P.C. Inc. Saskatoon SK
To pre-register or for further information, contact Irene Driedger, 1-877-566-6123 or idriedger@sasktel.net. View the poster here.
Admission is free. Everyone is welcome.

The annual celebration of World Lupus Day will be observed on May 10th, 2013. World Lupus Day increases awareness of lupus and helps gather support for the more than 5 million people affected by this condition worldwide.

In 2004, to help raise awareness of lupus around the globe, a World Lupus Day was set for the 10th of May each year. This date was set following agreement by representatives of lupus organizations from 13 different nations worldwide.

Awareness events for World Lupus Day are held in most of the continents of the world including North and South America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia. In Canada, our Lupus Canada Ambassadors, Colin Mochrie, Debra McGrath and Patrick McKenna, help to raise awareness of “the disease with 1,000 faces” on World Lupus Day.

For more information, please visit www.worldlupusday.org.

With Spring and Summer soon on the way, this timely article from Irene Driedger discusses some current research on skincare ingredients, and covers what to look for and avoid in quality sunscreens and makeup.

"Take a step to conquer lupus" and participate in Lupus Canada's 12th Annual Walk for Lupus. It's held in the spring to coincide with World Lupus Day, observed each year on May 10. Lupus organizations from across the country get involved in Lupus Canada's most important National Fundraising and Awareness Event. Proceeds provide benefits nationally and locally. Watch for the new and improved 2013 Walk for Lupus website at: www.walkforlupus.ca.

Plans for Saskatchewan walks are already well underway. We invite you to come walk with us to raise funds for lupus awareness, support services and research. Pledge sheets, information about sponsoring a walker and other details are available from the contacts listed.

Meadow Lake: Saturday, May 4, 2013, at Lions Park, Registration at 12:30 pm, Walk to begin at 1:00 pm. Contact Melissa McLaughlin by e-mail at memoorcraft@hotmail.com or by cell at 1-306-240-9771. See the poster here.

Melville: Sunday, May 5, 2013, at Melville Regional Park, Registration at 12:30 pm, Walk to begin at 1:00 pm. Contact Shannon Gottschalk by e-mail at slgottschalk@hotmail.com or by cell at 1-306-720-0604. See the poster here.

Prince Albert: Sunday, May 19, 2013, Virtural walk information will be posted soon at www.walkforlupus.ca. Contact Karen by e-mail at speedster71@sasktel.net or by phone at 1-306-960-7773 or Mark by phone at 1-306-981-3488. See the poster here.

Regina: Saturday, June 1, 2013, at Wascana Park, Pine Island, Registration at 12:30 pm, Walk to begin at 1:00 pm. Contact Irene Driedger by e-mail at idriedger@sasktel.net or by cell at 1-306-227-9562. See the poster here.

Saskatoon: Sunday, May 12, 2013, at the River Landing Amphitheatre, 110 Spadina Crescent E, Registration at 1:15 pm, Walk to begin at 2:00 pm. Contact Irene Driedger by e-mail at idriedger@sasktel.net or by cell at 1-306-227-9562. See the poster here.

If you would like your Saskatchewan Walk for Lupus listed on this website, please contact Irene Driedger at 1-877-555-6123 or e-mail idriedger@sasktel.net.

See photos and descriptions of previous Saskatchewan walks here.

Due to the outstanding success of the 3rd Annual Lupus Golf tournament, the 4th annual golf fundraiser is now being planned. The date has been set for Friday, August 23rd, 2013, and the tournament will take place once again at the Willows Golf & Country Club, Saskatoon. If you would like to be a part of the golf tournament volunteer team, or for more information, please contact Irene Driedger at 1-877-566-6123 or idriedger@sasktel.net.

Lupus SK thanks Adventure Destinations International for their generosity in continuing as our TITLE SPONSOR for the tournament.

Kara Moskalyk's presention, "BENLYSTA™ - A new option for lupus, who should consider it?" and Ian Delmage's presentation, "Lupus - What is it and how can we treat it?" are now both available in summary format on the Symposium Presentations page.

Board Meetings
Dates: April 6, September 7, and November 30, 2013
Times: 10:30 am to 4:00 pm
Location: Smiley’s Buffet and Catering, 702 Circle Drive East, Saskatoon, SK (across from Home Depot)
Everyone is welcome.

Annual General Meeting
Date: Sunday, December 1, 2013
Time: 10:00 am to Noon 12:00 PM
Location: Smiley’s Buffet and Catering, 702 Circle Drive East, Saskatoon, SK (across from Home Depot)
Everyone is welcome.

"Living Well With Lupus" Fact Booklet
Lupus SK has undertaken an educational outreach project to provide this booklet free of charge in Saskatchewan, to people with lupus and their families. It has also been distributed to Rheumatologists, Family Physicians, Regional Health Authorities, and Pharmacies. If you would like to receive a copy or know of a physician or pharmacy in your area who may have been missed, please contact Irene Driedger at 1-877-566-6123 or idriedger@sasktel.net.

Lupus Information Kit
A free Lupus Information Kit may be requested at our mailing address, toll free phone number or e-mail address listed below. The kit includes basic lupus and membership information, and a complimentary copy of our newsletter, "The Saskatchewan Lupine".

Find out how to be organized and efficient when you visit your healthcare providers by considering the recommendations in the article, "You and Your Healthcare Providers". It's especially useful for lupus patients, but can be helpful for anyone. You can read it here.

Lupus SK is proud to say that we are an almost entirely volunteer-run organization. That means a large portion of the funds raised go towards the goals in our mission statement, to provide support for those affected by lupus through understanding, education, public awareness and research. A small amount only, is used for administration. That also means that our volunteers are indispensable! Lupus SK would not exist without volunteers. That is why we need you to please consider joining our team as a volunteer.

New volunteers are always welcome and there are many ways to become involved. Let us know what your talents and interests are and we will find just the right spot for you. We have a lot of fun, we feel connected and the accomplishments are very worthwhile.

If you would like to join us, please contact Irene Driedger at idriedger@sasktel.net or 1-877-566-6123.

Lupus SK is pleased to be able to accept online donations through the CanadaHelps.org website.

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