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Our Mission

Our History

The Lupus Foundation of America, Greater Ohio Chapter is a non-profit, mostly voluntary health organization that functions mainly with volunteers. All monies raised through membership dues, donations and fundraising are utilized for educational programs and funding local lupus research projects each year. The Lupus Foundation of America, Greater Ohio Chapter is also a National Voluntary Health Agency and a participant in the Combined Federal Campaign.

The Lupus Foundation of America is dedicated to improving the quality of life for all people affected by lupus through programs of education, research, and advocacy.

The Greater Ohio Chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America, Inc., was founded in 1977 to fulfill the needs of the lupus community in Cleveland. As the years progressed and the organization changed on a national level, more and more of the state was ushered into the chapter’s service area. Today, the chapter services the entire State of Ohio.

Signs and Symptomsof LupusWhat is Lupus?

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Lupus is a chronic, autoimmune disease that can damage any part of the body (skin, joints, and/or organs inside the body). Chronic means that the signs and symptoms tend to last longer than six weeks and often for many years. Lupus primarily affects women between the ages of 15-44. Unfortunately, men, children, and elderly can also develop lupus.

For more information about lupus, visit LupusGreaterOhio.org.

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Why Support the Walk To End Lupus Now™ Event?

The Walk to End Lupus Now™ is the LFA’s most important fundraising event series of the year. The walks are the largest lupus gatherings nationwide. Thousands of walkers participate in more than 70 cities. We need your support because no lupus patient should ever feel alone and not know where to turn to for help. We need to be strong and fight together on this mission. We will be stronger in numbers. One person can make a difference, but together we can make a change.

Your ImpactNew Patient Education Classes

New Patient Education Classes are offered across Ohio, and help newly diagnosed patients and their support systems learn about lupus and how to live well and manage with disease.

Your sponsorship provides:

Support GroupsSupport groups provide a warm and caring environment where those suffering from lupus and their support systems can share their experiences, methods of coping with lupus, and insights into living with a chronic illness.

Educational SummitsEducational Summits are large events hosted across the state at which doctors, medical professionals, and other experts speak to the lupus community about relevant topics.

Digital Support and EducationWe offer a range of programs that can be accessed regardless of location or transportation. This includes educational teleconference series, call-in support groups, monthly enewsltters, and more.

1-on-1 Phone SupportIndividuals affected by lupus are able and encouraged to call 1 (888) NO-LUPUS when they need information, education, or support. Your help enables us to provide personal support to any individual who needs it.

Nationwide Advocacy EffortsLetters to representatives, trips to the Hill, and other advocacy efforts, both in Ohio and across the nation, are helping us to spread our message and step closer to realizing our vision of a world without lupus.

National Research InitiativesFor every dollar we raise, 10% goes to national research initiatives. These research programs are our hope for better medications and eventually a possible cure for lupus.

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Walk Day SignageA banner will be provided for each sponsor. The size and placement of each sign is dependent uponthe sponsorship level. Sponsor signs will feature company name and/or logo.

Corporate Benefits

Ad SpaceWe will produce a booklet featuring coupons and/or advertisements from our sponsors. Eligibility for coupon and ad space is dependent upon sponsorship level.

Company Promotional AllowanceSponsors have the opportunity for additional recognition at our event in the form of a companyrepresentative passing out information or even setting up a company booth. Eligibility is dependent upon sponsorship level.

Website & E-Alert Mention Sponsor company names and/or logos will be featured on our walk site, general website homepage, as well as our walk emails. Specific mention and layout is based on sponsorship level.

Category ExclusivitySponsors reaching the platinum or diamond giving level are eligible for category exclusivity, meaning we will reject sponsorship from all other companies of the same industry.

Radio Mention Sponsors reaching the platinum or diamond giving level are eligible for mention in our walkradio advertisements, subject to radio ad availability.

Billboard Mention Sponsors reaching the platinum or diamond giving level are eligible for mention in our walkbillboard advertisements, subject to billboard ad availability.

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*Walk To End Lupus Now™ website**LFA, GOC website homepage***Walk To End Lupus Now™ E-Alerts

Corporate Benefits

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In-Kind DonationsMany products and services are necessary to put on our walks. Companies donating any of the items below will be awarded with the corporate benefits with commercial value. Please contact our office for details.

Bottled WaterBreakfast Food

Lunch FoodIce Cream

DrinksIce

Snacks

RefreshmentsWater Bottles

Tote bagsT-Shirts

SweatshirtsJackets

SunscreenHats

Apparel & Prizes

StageSound System

Water FountainsSignageBalloons

EquipmentVolunteer Teams

Musical EntertainmentFace Painters

Other Entertainment

ServiceBillboards

Radio SpotsNewspaper & Web Ads

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ThANK YOu!Thank you for supporting the fight against lupus. Your aid is crucial to our mission, and we are grateful that you have chosen to help our cause.

If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Thank you again!The Lupus Foundation of America, Greater Ohio Chapter

Contact Information

P: (440) 717-0183Toll-Free: 1 (888) NO-LUPUSF: (440) 717-0186E: info@lupusgreaterohio.orgW: LupusGreaterOhio.orgA: 12930 Chippewa Rd., Brecksville, OH 44141