Walk for Lupus Now

Join the Lupus Foundation of America Walk for Lupus Now® and bring us one step closer to finding a cure! Walk to make a difference in the lives of people affected by lupus and raise urgently needed funds for research, education, and support services.

You can walk "in honor" or "in memory" of a friend or family member with lupus. Thousands of walkers will participate in nearly 70 cities across the nation to raise funds to bring an end to this life-diminishing and life-threatening disease that affects an estimated 1.5 million Americans.

Walk for Lupus Now promotes physical activity and healthy living in a family-friendly setting. Many Walk for Lupus Now participants have lupus, or are family, friends or caregivers to someone who has lupus. So come out and show your support and give hope for a better quality of life.

Get started right now by selecting the Walk for Lupus Now location nearest you. You also may contact your local chapter for assistance.

Don’t see a walk location convenient to you? You can still help. "Walk in Spirit" at your convenience in your own neighborhood, at a local mall, park or trail. The money you raise will support LFA’s national research and education program.

Why We Walk

"I walk in honor of my little brother, Michael Barlin, who passed away as a result of complications from lupus in 2006." -- Sara Katz, sister

"I walk for a cure. I walk for awareness. I walk for those of you who never had a chance." -- Rasheda Maria Thomas, person with lupus

"I walk because it is a positive, proactive way I can help my son, Alex, who is 21 now, but was diagnosed at age 16." -- Fran Tsimoyianis, mother

Find a Walk Location

Locations for Walk for Lupus Now 2010 are listed alphabetically by state. Unless already listed, specific Walk dates and websites will be posted in early 2010.

Alabama
Birmingham, Alabama -- June 5, 2010

Alaska
Anchorage, Alaska -- September 18, 2010

Arizona
Tempe, Arizona

Arkansas
Hot Springs, Arkansas -- May 15, 2010

California
Los Angeles, California -- September 25, 2010
Orange County, California -- June 12, 2010
San Diego, California -- May 1, 2010
San Francisco, California -- October 24, 2010

Colorado
Denver, Colorado -- June 13, 2010

Connecticut
New Haven, Connecticut
West Hartford, Connecticut

Delaware
Wilmington, Delaware

District of Columbia
Washington, DC -- April 17, 2010

Florida
Broward County, Florida -- May 2010
Miami-Dade County, Florida
Palm Beach County, Florida
St. Petersburg, Florida -- May 22, 2010

Georgia
Atlanta, Georgia -- May 8, 2010

Illinois
Chicago, Illinois -- October 2, 2010
Eureka, Illinois
Western Suburbs, Illinois -- October 3, 2010
Southern Suburbs, Illinois -- May 1, 2010
Northern Suburbs, Illinois -- May 2, 2010

Indiana
Northwest Indiana, Indiana
Central Indiana, Indiana -- October 9, 2010

Iowa
Des Moines, Iowa -- September 25, 2010

Kansas
Wichita, Kansas -- August 28, 2010

Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky -- August 28, 2010
Louisville, Kentucky -- September 25, 2010

Maryland
Baltimore, Maryland

Michigan
Southeast Michigan -- May 22, 2010

Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota -- June 12, 2010

Missouri
Kansas City, Missouri
Rolla, Missouri
St. Louis, Missouri

New Jersey
Cranford, New Jersey

New York
New York City, New York -- May 1, 2010

North Carolina
Charlotte, North Carolina -- May 1, 2010
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Raleigh, North Carolina -- April 25, 2010

Ohio
Cleveland, Ohio
Columbus, Ohio -- May 8, 2010
Findlay, Ohio
Franklin, Ohio
Lima, Ohio
Piqua, Ohio
Toledo, Ohio

Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma -- June 5, 2010

Oregon
Portland, Oregon

Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania -- May 15, 2010

South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina -- April 18, 2010
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina -- April 17, 2010

Tennessee
Memphis, Tennessee
Nashville, Tennessee -- September 18, 2010

Texas
Dallas, Texas -- April 24, 2010
Houston, Texas
Lubbock, Texas -- September 18, 2010

Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah -- May 1, 2010

Virginia
Richmond, Virginia

Washington
Olympia, Washington -- October 2, 2010
Seattle, Washington -- October 16, 2010
Spokane, Washington

Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin -- June 12, 2010