Men and women, young and old, all from different backgrounds came out to DeAnza Cove in Mission Bay, on Saturday for one purpose- to walk in search of a cure for lupus.
Although only a few hundred people showed up, amazingly the open vibe of love and support from volunteers and participants to people with lupus, it felt like a thousand people came out to support the cause.
The entertainment was great. People enjoyed music, food and two clowns who looked more like knock-off editions of Ronald McDonald, almost scary looking. The kids didn't want to bother with them, I guess someone figured everybody needs some humor in their lives.
For the most of the day the sun was hidden behind the gloomy clouds and the temperature stayed under 70 degrees. For the average person the cold weather could have called for a reschedule, but for lupus patients it was a picture perfect day. Mainly because the sun can take a beating on lupus patients. Most prefer not to be in the sun. Although sunblock helps, its better to avoid the sun much as possible.
People with lupus who participated in the walk were given purple butterflies, but everyone was given a sticker to put the name(s) of who they were walking for. Some people even had up to three names.
The walk began shortly after 10am. During the three mile scenery walkers had a clear site of ducks, people fishing, playing water sports and jogging.
For a person in good health, the three mile walk was a cool breeze, but for some lupus patients even half a mile was a struggle. Some people were so drained they immediately had to take a seat and cheer people on. The participants that made it to the finish line were greeted by a crowd of volunteers shouting cheers of praise.
The fundraising turned out to be a success as well. People who raised over $250 were awarded T-shirts and raffle tickets to win lavish prizes; Day spa for two worth $500, Free Boot camp trainer, Massages, gift bags, and dinner tickets.
One lucky winner received dinner for two, the day spa and a T-shirt.
Goes to show raising money for a good cause can pay off, in many ways.
The Lupus foundation raised over $40,000.
The next walk for Lupus will be held next month in Orange County.
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ReplyDeleteJust a few observations I have made. Have you noticed that modern medicine says they need your money to find a cure and yet they have not found a cure in 60 years, 0. And autoimmune diseases like Lupus are interesting there are approximately 80 to 100 with another 40 waiting for a name and if you get one you will get another and so on. And medical science cannot explain why we have this autoimmune epidemic. You can trigger one of them just by having an auto accident, taking aspirin or medication or by starting a new exercise routine, even too much stress says latest research. Naturopathic medicine says, "Look for the root, it is in the basics beginning with what is on your fork, what toxins are in your body, what exercise do you do, what stress is in your life, what is your spiritual base". Scientific arrogance has led us down the wrong path we better stop and take a close look at what is happening. This month 150 new chemicals will be added to the 85,000 which are part of the autoimmune problem. They will be added too industry with no oversight control at all. Autoimmune disease is the worst kind of contradiction; for an Lupus you are attacking your body with your immune system, a world upside down. God bless you in your search.
Sincerely
Paul
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