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Walk to End Lupus Now Boston

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ORGANIZATION: Lupus Foundation of America

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Walk to End Lupus Now

On Saturday, October 19th, 2019 the Lupus Foundation of America, Inc. will host its 8th annual Walk to End Lupus Now- Boston event on the Boston Common at the Bandstand in support of strengthening the community of those affected by lupus, to raise money for lupus research, and increase awareness of lupus. We’re in need of volunteers to help make this day a success. I’d love to invite you to join us on this powerful day to volunteer in any of the following areas that focus on customer service, teamwork/teambuilding, and organizational skills:

All day (various areas): 7AM- 1PM
Setup: 7AM -9AM
Registrations & Collection: 9AM -12PM
Water & Refreshments: 9PAM- 12PM
T-Shirt Distribution: 9AM -12PM
Route Guides & Crowd Control: 9:30AM -12PM
Clean Up & Breakdown: 11:30AM- 1PM

You can sign up online at https://support.lupus.org/site/TR/WTELN/General?fr_id=1454&pg=informational&sid=1038. We give community service hours for your time. If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Thank you.

Sara M Bentley
National Walk Manager
202-494-8514 or bentley@lupus.org

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About Lupus Foundation of America

Location:

2121 K ST NW, STE 200, WASHINGTON, DC 20037, US

Mission Statement

Our mission is to improve the quality of life for all people affected by lupus through programs of research, education, support and advocacy. We are focused on achieving the following disease-specific outcomes: Reduce time to diagnosis, Ensure people with lupus have an arsenal of safe and effective treatments, and Expand direct services and increase access to treatment.

Description

The LFA energetically pursues its mission through five program objectives:

  • Provides direct financial support to researchers through LFA's own national research program, Bringing Down the Barriers
  • Advocates for increased public and private sector support for research on lupus
  • Translates research findings into medically sound information and programs for people with lupus, their families, physicians, and other health professionals
  • Heightens public awareness of the impact of lupus
  • Supports individuals with lupus, their families and caregivers

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Health & Medicine
Community, Health & Medicine

WHEN

Sat Oct 19, 2019
07:00 AM - 01:00 PM

WHERE

145 Tremont St.The Boston Common at the BandstandBoston, MA 02111

(42.355312,-71.06292)
 

SKILLS

  • Organization
  • Problem Solving
  • Project Management
  • Multi-Tasking
  • Customer Service
  • Community Outreach

GOOD FOR

  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 15
  • 3 to 4 hours

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