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EXS Radio Host Christina out making a difference in support for The Lupus of America foundation.

EXS Members donated to help the Foundation. We hope you find it in your heart to do the same. At EXS we believe in doing something to make a difference not just sitting back and talking about it.

What is Lupus

Lupus is a chronic, autoimmune disease, which causes inflammation of various parts of the body, especially the skin, joints, blood and kidneys. The body's immune system normally makes proteins called antibodies to protect the body against viruses, bacteria and other foreign materials. These foreign materials are called antigens. In an autoimmune disorder such as lupus, the immune system loses its ability to tell the difference between foreign substances (antigens) and its own cells and tissues. The immune system then makes antibodies directed against itself. These antibodies, called auto-antibodies, react with the "self" antigens to form immune complexes. The immune complexes build up in the tissues and can cause inflammation, injury to tissue, and pain.

TYPES OF Lupus

There are three types of lupus. Cutaneous Lupus (also known as DISCOID Lupus) is limited to the skin and is identified by a rash that may appear on the face, neck, or scalp. The rash may be more apparent on areas of the skin exposed to ultraviolet light (e.g., sunlight, fluorescent light). Although there are many types of lupus rash, the most common is raised, scaly and red, but not itchy. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is usually more severe than DISCOID Lupus. This type of lupus can cause inflammation in a number of organs. For some people this may be limited to skin and joint involvement. In others, the joints, lungs, kidneys, blood or other organs and/or tissues may be affected. SLE may include periods in which few, if any, symptoms are evident (remission) and other times in which the disease becomes active (flare). Certain prescribed drugs can create a lupus-like syndrome (called drug-induced lupus), which is similar to SLE. This type of lupus very rarely affects either the kidneys or the nervous system. The drugs most commonly connected with drug-induced lupus are hydrolyzine (used to treat hypertension) procainamide (used to treat irregular heart rhythms) and quinidine (also used to treat irregular heart rhythms). Not everyone who takes these drugs will develop drug-induced lupus. When the medications are discontinued, the symptoms of lupus usually fade.

CAUSE

Although the causes of lupus remain unknown, both genetic and environmental factors may play a role in its development. While an individual's genetic structure may increase the chance of developing lupus, it probably takes some kind of environmental factor to trigger the illness. Two known factors are ultraviolet rays (which can cause sunburns) and certain drugs. Infections and surgery may also trigger the symptoms of lupus. Since lupus occurs ten times more frequently in women than in men, researchers believe that hormonal factors may also influence the development of the disease. Statistics show that only about 5% of children born to individuals with lupus will develop the illness. This means that most children will not develop the disease even if one of the parents has lupus. Only one in ten individuals will have a close relative (parent, sibling or child) who already has or may develop lupus.

Ways to Donate

Contact Information For All Venues of Giving:

Suzanne Tierney, Executive Director, Lupus Foundation of America, Inc. GCC

12930 Chippewa Road

Cleveland, Ohio 44141

Office: 440-717-0183

Email: Suzanne@lupuscleveland.org

The LFA GCC is a tax-exempt, charitable organization and is eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions under the IRS Code 501(c)(3). Our Federal ID # is 34-1229407.

The Lupus Foundation of America Greater Cleveland Chapter, Inc., could not provide the programs and services it does (including this web site) without the generosity of the American public. Your donation makes a difference to the 1.4 million people with lupus, their families, friends and employers who through the LFA GCC seek information, support and hope for a cure.

We extend a special thank you to Federal Employees and Military Personnel for their continued support of the Lupus Foundation of America Greater Cleveland Chapter, Inc, through the Combined Federal Campaign - #51890 and also to those who support The LFA GCC through the Community Health Charities campaign ID Number #9963.

Below is information about several ways that you can donate to the Lupus Foundation of America Greater Cleveland Chapter, Inc. If you have questions about any of these arrangements, please contact Suzanne Tierney, Executive Director of the Lupus Foundation of America Greater Cleveland Chapter, Inc. for assistance at 1-888-665-8787, Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM Eastern Time, or via email at Suzanne@lupuscleveland.org.

Thats awesome! Now she is a REAL "LIFECHANGER"

I my cousin died from lupus. Its very painful. I will donate also

That is a very nice thing to do.

http://lupus.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=346208&supId=298591554

This is the link to make donations. . . .its for team HOPE! support the cause.No donation is to small! thank you for all your support extreme fans!!!!!!!!

http://lupus.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=346208&supId=298591554

This is the link to make donations. . . .its for team HOPE! support the cause.No donation is to small! thank you for all your support extreme fans!!!!!!!!

http://lupus.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=346208&supId=298591554

Please help Nicki meet her goal and a goal to finding cures for Lupus!!!

This is the link to make donations. . . .its for team HOPE! support the cause.No donation is to small! thank you for all your support extreme fans!!!!!!!!

Thank you for sharing this!  This is Extreme Action!

Good stuff.

good cause!

around here they have walks and fundraiser for breast cancer, kids with leukemia, the homeless....

The black lady in this picture is Jennifer and she has lupus. I think we should all do something to help out our fellow brother and sister.

@ Homobuster, I'm sorry about your cousin.

y dont we just ask barbera she is the supreme being 2nd arry of nancy polcie , after all all actions and thought dont matter unless approved by barbera.    wwbd > i know lets go save the whales attack someones views because thay didnt approach barbera yet and then un deamon ise are selves to her level if at all posable and then life would be better with tofu  right barbera? wwbd thats my new bracelet