My Story…
Hi Everyone!
I'm very excited to be running my first Falmouth Road Race on Sunday, August 20th! I am proud to be running while representing the Lupus Foundation of New England.
In November of 2021, I was diagnosed with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus or SLE. SLE is an autoimmune disease that can affect the joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, brain, heart, and lungs. Although the road has not been easy, I have made significant progress over the last year. Last August, I had planned to run my first Falmouth on the Lupus team, but I was on medical leave from work and struggling to walk one mile. Those of you that know me well, know that I have a passion for running. My husband, Pat, graciously stepped in at the last minute and ran the race in my place.
Although I have accepted the fact that I will never be 100 percent and I may never be able to do another full-marathon, I am so thrilled to be feeling better this year and plan to run this seven-mile race. Please consider donating to the Lupus Foundation of New England, as we have a long way to go for research and development of new therapies and treatment!
Thank you in advance, and much love to you all!
Erin
Description
The mission of the Lupus Foundation is to educate and support people with lupus, promote awareness and fund scientific research that will lead to better treatments and ultimately a cure.
Recent donors
Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
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Jul 26 | Liz Hill | Undisclosed amount |
Jul 26 | Chris Fraenza | Undisclosed amount |
Jul 26 | Pat Murphy | $55.35 |
Jul 25 | Ally & Tim Smith | Undisclosed amount |
Jul 25 | Alex & Meaghan | Undisclosed amount |
Jul 25 | Jeff and Lu Lord | Undisclosed amount |
Jul 25 | Quinn Family | Undisclosed amount |
Jul 25 | Anonymous | $109.85 |
Jul 25 | Courtney Porkka | $55.35 |
May 06 | Erin Brasch | Undisclosed amount |