Walk for Lupus Now
As the nation’s premier walking event for lupus, the Lupus Foundation of America’s Walk for Lupus Now™ 
promotes physical activity and healthy living in a family-friendly setting. This year, thousands of walkers will participate in more than 50 chapter events across the country. They will be walking to raise funds to save lives from lupus, an autoimmune disease which affects more than 1.5 million Americans.
Many Walk for Lupus Now participants have lupus, or are family, friends or caregivers to someone who has lupus. People often walk "in honor" of a friend or family member who has lupus or "in memory" of someone who lost his/her battle with lupus. They are joined by thousands of caring people who walk as individuals or as part of a team to raise funds to bring an end to this life-diminishing and life-threatening disease.
Funds raised from Walk for Lupus Now Walks will support lupus research, education programs, and patient and family support services. You will be helping people with lupus in your community who need your help.
Photo to the right: A NYC Walk for Lupus Now team helps raise awareness by posing for a picture outside of the TODAY Show studio.
Get your friends and family to walk and raise funds for Walk for Lupus Now in your city. Together, we can find a cure. To find a Walk for Lupus Now Walk, contact your local chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America.
Locations for Walk for Lupus Now 2009 are listed alphabetically by state. Walk websites will be coming soon.
Alabama
Birmingham, Alabama -- September 26, 2009
Alaska
Anchorage, Alaska -- September 19, 2009
Arizona
Tempe, Arizona -- November 8, 2009
Arkansas
Hot Springs, Arkansas -- This Walk has taken place. Donations are still being accepted thru July 16, 2009.
California
Los Angeles, California -- September 12, 2009
Orange County, California -- This Walk has taken place. Donations are still being accepted thru August 6, 2009.
Sacramento, California -- September 26, 2009
San Diego, California -- This Walk has taken place. Donations are still being accepted thru July 9, 2009.
San Francisco, California -- August 30, 2009
Colorado
Denver, Colorado -- This Walk has taken place. Donations are still being accepted thru August 14, 2009.
Connecticut
New Haven, Connecticut -- September 13, 2009
West Hartford, Connecticut -- This Walk has taken place. Donations are still being accepted thru July 31, 2009.
Delaware
Wilmington, Delaware -- July 12, 2009
District of Columbia
Washington, DC -- Check back in January 2010 for the date for this Spring Walk.
Florida
Broward County, Florida -- May 2010
Miami-Dade County, Florida -- October 10, 2009
Palm Beach County, Florida -- October 31, 2009
St. Petersburg, Florida -- This Walk has taken place. Donations are still being accepted thru August 6, 2009.
Georgia
Atlanta, Georgia -- Check back in January 2010 for the date for this Spring Walk.
Illinois
Chicago, Illinois -- September 19, 2009
Eureka, Illinois -- August 8, 2009
Naperville, Illinois -- September 26, 2009
Vernon Hills, Illinois -- This Walk has taken place. Donations are still being accepted thru July 16, 2009.
Indiana
Northwest Indiana, Indiana -- September 12, 2009
Central Indiana, Indiana -- September 26, 2009
Iowa
Des Moines, Iowa -- September 26, 2009
Kansas
Wichita, Kansas -- August 29, 2009
Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky -- August 29, 2009
Louisville, Kentucky -- September 19, 2009
Maryland
Baltimore, Maryland -- September 26, 2009
Michigan
Battle Creek, Michigan -- This Walk has taken place. Donations are still being accepted thru July 9, 2009.
Southeast Michigan -- September 12, 2009
Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota -- This Walk has taken place. Donations are still being accepted thru August 21, 2009.
Missouri
Rolla, Missouri -- July 18, 2009
St. Louis, Missouri -- October 3, 2009
New Jersey
Piscataway, New Jersey -- This Walk has taken place. Donations are still being accepted thru July 17, 2009.
Cranford, New Jersey -- October 4, 2009
New York
New York City, New York -- Check back in January 2010 for the date for this Spring Walk.
North Carolina
Charlotte, North Carolina -- Check back in January 2010 for the date for this Spring Walk.
Fayetteville, North Carolina -- September 19, 2009
Raleigh, North Carolina -- Check back in January 2010 for the date for this Spring Walk.
Ohio
Cleveland, Ohio -- September 26, 2009
Columbus, Ohio -- This Walk has taken place. Donations are still being accepted thru July 9, 2009.
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma -- This Walk has taken place. Donations are still being accepted thru July 16, 2009.
Oregon
Portland, Oregon -- September 19, 2009
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania -- October 25, 2009
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania -- September 13, 2009
South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina -- Check back in January 2010 for the date for this Spring Walk.
Tennessee
Nashville, Tennessee -- September 12, 2009
Texas
Dallas, Texas -- Check back in January 2010 for the date for this Spring Walk.
Houston, Texas -- Check back in January 2010 for the date for this Spring Walk.
Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah -- Check back in January 2010 for the date for this Spring Walk.
Vermont
Montpelier, Vermont -- This Walk has taken place. Donations are still being accepted thru July 17, 2009.
Virginia
Richmond, Virginia -- October 31, 2009
Washington
Olympia, Washington -- October 3, 2009
Seattle, Washington -- October 17, 2009
Spokane, Washington -- September 26, 2009
Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin -- This Walk has taken place. Donations are still being accepted thru August 13, 2009.