This summer we’re pleased to provide 20 children with lupus (ages 7 to 16) the opportunity to participate in a unique summer camp experience at Lake Hughes, just outside of Los Angeles, at no cost. More
8am – 4pm
Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles
4650 Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Join us for our first pediatric conference! It’s a great way to meet others with lupus and vasculitis. We offer separate discussion groups for teens and parents led by professional facilitators. Topics include disease education, stress management, self esteem development, goal setting, and more.
Breakout sessions will cover other issues like nutrition, insurance, and education plans.
Guest Speakers include:
Register online or call 310-657-5667.
8:30am – 2pm
UCLA Medical Center
Ronald Reagan Hospital Auditorium
757 Westwood Boulevard, Lower Level
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Lupus LA is happy to invite you to our annual “Latest on Lupus” Patient Conference, scheduled for Saturday, September 11, 2010. In addition to hearing from the best and the brightest in the field of lupus research and care, patients will also have the opportunity to speak with experts in the field during our roundtable lunch.
Register online or call 310-657-5667.
Lupus LA hosts an adult support group in the Thalian Auditorium of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center on the second Wednesday of every month. Guest speakers are scheduled every other month to discuss topics related to lupus including dental care, alternative therapies and coping with stressful situations. On average, 20 people with lupus and their supporters attend these meetings. More
Time and Location:
Second Wednesday of every month from 7pm to 9pm
Thalians Auditorium, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
8730 Alden Drive, Plaza Level, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Lupus LA hosts an adult support group at the Sherman Oaks Hospital on the last Monday of every month.
Time and Location:
Last Monday of every month from 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Circle of Care Conference Room, Sherman Oaks Hospital
4929 Van Nuys Boulevard, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Lupus LA hosts an adult support group in the Pomona Public Library on the second Tuesday of every month. This group will have its first meeting in January 2010.
Time and Location:
Second Tuesday of every month from 6pm to 7:30pm
Pomona Public Library
625 South Garey Avenue, Pomona, CA 91769
Lupus LA hosts a Spanish-language support group at the Ahmanson Senior Center on the first Friday of each month. Each month over 40 members gather together to share their stories and give each other support. Guest speakers are scheduled a few times a year to provide the group current and relevant information in Spanish.
Time and Location:
First Friday of every month from 7pm to 9pm
Ahmanson Senior Center
3990 S. Menlo Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90037
LA recently completed its first pilot six-week summer support group for teens and parents affected by lupus. Utilizing a special curriculum developed specifically for this program, we teach parents and kids new coping skills to aid them in their management of an often confusing, isolating chronic disease. In addition, childcare is provided for siblings. After the groups “graduate,” periodic reunions will be held to encourage a further exchange of personal stories and suggestions for coping.
The next group will take place in February 2010 for 17-21 year olds.
For more information on any of these groups, please call or email Elyse Reyes at 310-657-5667 or ereyes@lupusla.org.
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The Painted Turtle Camp Challenge Ride Sunday, September 12, 2010 Gear up with us for this inaugural cycling event to help send kids with lupus to summer camp. |
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LA 5K Saturday, March 19, 2011 Get your friends together and walk, jog, or run with us at Dodger Stadium. It’s the official yearly fundraising walk for Lupus LA! |
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2011 Honda LA Marathon Sunday, March 20, 2011 Set your sights on the ultimate LA running challenge and help us raise funds for the fight against lupus! |
