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Walk to End Lupus Now, DC
ORGANIZATION: Lupus Foundation of America
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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17 people are interested
Join the Lupus Foundation of America and thousands of walkers in nearly 60 cities across the nation to raise money for lupus research, increase awareness of lupus, and rally public support for the estimated 1.5 million Americans who suffer from its brutal impact. Walk to End Lupus Now events provide all people affected by lupus the opportunity to come together for one unified purpose- to end lupus.
Walk to End Lupus Now DC is a non-competitive walk that will take place on Saturday, May 12 2018 at on The National Mall @ 7th St. between Madison and Jefferson to raise money for lupus research, increase awareness of lupus, and rally public support for those who suffer from the brutal impacts of lupus.
We are need of volunteers to help with the following:
- Set Up 6a-8a
- Registration 6:30a - 9a
- T-Shirt pick up 6:30a - 9a
- Route Leaders 7a - 10:30a
- Refreshments 7a-11a
- Kids Activities 7a-11a
- Clean Up 10a-1pm
When you take part in a Lupus Foundation of America's Walk to End Lupus Now, you experience firsthand the power of the movement to end lupus. Join us in Irvine to raise money for lupus research, increase awareness of lupus, and rally public support for the estimated 1.5 million Americans who suffer from its brutal impact. - See more at: walktoendlupus.org/dc
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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
WHEN
WHERE
600 Independence Ave SWWashington, DC 20560
DATE POSTED
March 27, 2018
SKILLS
- Project Management
- Event Planning / Management
- Multi-Tasking
- CSR / Volunteer Coordination
- Customer Service
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 15
- 3 hrs min