Wots Her Name Again? 
I am baffled that it has been over a year since I decided to do the Sky Jump for Lupus UK.
I originally wanted the jump to take place on mothers birthday to honour her properly and support my fellow Lupus Warriors as she previously did a Sky Jump for Lupus UK
and it seems like the British weather allows it to happen on Saturday, 1st June 2024 Only a year later!
Weather allowing the Sky Jump for Lupus UK will take place on Saturday, 1st June, which is also Mumsie’s Birthday!
I have since decided that if I can raise a minimum of £1000 in sponsorships , I will get the GoPro Camera and share the jump footage on my social media, as people seem to want to see me screaming my head off.
Not pretty, by the way
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For those that don’t know…
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the immune system is dysfunctional and mistakenly identifies the body’s own tissues as foreign invaders. In people with lupus, the immune system creates autoantibodies to attack the body’s tissues. These form immune complexes, which cause inflammation and damage—possibly affecting the organs and/or the joints in some lupus patients.
Lupus disproportionately affects females and people from Black African, Caribbean, and Asian ancestries.
The two most common symptoms of lupus are joint/muscle aches and pains and extreme fatigue – almost 90% of lupus patients report experiencing fatigue, which can often cause substantial impairments in quality of life and work disability. Other symptoms include rashes, anaemia, light sensitivity, headaches/migraines, hair loss, oral/nasal ulcers, brain fog, depression and anxiety. An increased risk of miscarriage is a complication of lupus. However, with close monitoring, many people with lupus now have successful pregnancies.
It is important to note that there are many manifestations of lupus, an
d it is rare for two people to share the same experience.
LUPUS UK is the only national registered charity supporting people with systemic and discoid lupus and assisting those approaching diagnosis. They currently have over 5,500 Members and several Regional Groups around the UK that arrange medical talks, publish local newsletters, set up local occasions, and organise fundraising events.
LUPUS UK also produces an informative national magazine with lupus articles, letters, reports, and photographs and operates a robust Grant Programme for research purposes and welfare.
Your donations can make a significant difference. The team at Lupus UK works tirelessly, and your support will help them continue their fantastic work!
GET INVOLVED WITH LUPUS UK!
Your support is crucial in our fight against lupus. If you’re interested in joining us, there are numerous ways to do so on the Lupus UK website. Get Involved – LUPUS UK
There are also many ways that you can join the fight against lupus this World Lupus Day, Friday, May 10th, 2024.
1. If you’d like to participate or sign up for a FUNDRAISING EVENT, such as a Go That Extra Mile sponsored walk, please look at their Fundraising Page for ideas.
2. You could WEAR PURPLE for the day and encourage others to do the same to raise awareness of lupus. Lupus UK has a range of purple LUPUS UK clothing available HERE.
Stay updated with our latest news and events by following Lupus UK on Facebook, Instagram , and Twitter . We’d love to have you as part of our online community!
4. For other ways to RAISE AWARENESS , such as adopting a hospital and for details on ordering FREE publicity materials, CLICK HERE
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