Walk to End Lupus Now

About The Walk

The Walk to End Lupus Now ™ events provide all people affected by lupus and their families the opportunity to come together for one unified purpose — to end lupus.

Join the Lupus Foundation of America and thousands of walkers in nearly 60 cities across the nation to raise money for lupus research, increase awareness of lupus, and rally public support for the estimated 1.5 million Americans who suffer from its brutal impact.

By raising funds for Walk to End Lupus Now, you are helping the Foundation:

Lead special research initiatives, fund innovative studies, and advocate for increased public and private investment in lupus research to advance the science and medicine of lupus
Translate research findings into useful programs, information, and tools for people with lupus, and ensure health professionals know about new means to diagnose and manage the disease
Conduct outreach efforts to increase public understanding of lupus, and share stories of those who suffer from the disease to rally public support to join the fight to end lupus
Provide caring support to people with lupus, their families and their caregivers, and help guide them through the complexities of living with lupus

With the help and support from informed volunteers, lupus medical experts, patients and supporters, we at the the Lupus Foundation of America Texas Gulf Coast Chapter commit to:

Support community outreach activities to increase awareness of lupus and its impact, improve public support for those who are affected by lupus and advocate on their behalf.

Support research and education programs so everyone affected by lupus can have an improved quality of life;

Provide information to ensure people with lupus and their families have access to answers and health professionals knowledgeable in diagnosing and managing the disease, and;

FAQs

Is there a registration fee?

The registration fee is $25 for adults and $15 for kids under 12, but those amounts will count toward your fundraising goal and you get a t-shirt!

How do I get a Walk to End Lupus Now t-shirt?

Register and your shirt will be available for pickup on Walk Day at check-in/registration. Pre-registering is the best plan to ensure you get your walk shirt!

Do I receive prizes for raising money for the Walk to End Lupus Now?

Yes! Individual fundraising incentives from our national partner begin when you raise $250 and go from there.

Is the event family-friendly?

All ages are welcome at the walk. Just be sure to register all children (including those in strollers) so that we know how many people to expect!

Can I bring my dog(s)?

Only you know if the Walk is right for your (leashed) pet. Consider that your pets will have a better time if they’re typically the friendly type who are comfortable with large crowds and potentially loud noises.

What if it rains?

The Walk to End Lupus Now takes place in rain or shine (and even snow)! Be sure to collect any donations from who might not be able to attend if inclement weather is forecast. In the event of extreme circumstances, the LFA reserves the right to cancel the event; all pre-registered participants would be notified via email.

I am unable to attend and walk/run, but would still like to fundraise. How can I do that?

You can register as a virtual participant! Wherever you are, you can help raise awareness & collect donations to support the LFA and those living with lupus.

How does the Lupus Foundation of America use the contributions?

Funds raised by the Walk to End Lupus Now are used to support research and education, and provide support services for those affected by lupus in the Texas Gulf Coast area. 90% of all funds remain local and 10% support the National Research Program. For more information on how the Lupus Foundation of America uses contributions, visit our website at www.lupus.org/texasgulfcoast or call us at 713-529-0126.

Is my information secure?

Yes. The Lupus Foundation of America Texas Gulf Coast Chapter makes every effort to protect your information, along with our giving platform, Funraise. Funraise is a PCI Compliant Service Provider and tokenizes all credit card information in a PCI Level 1 certified tokenization vault. Funraise is partnered with Sikich as our QSA and independent security assessor. Funraise performs its own internal penetration tests in addition to PCI-mandated annual penetration audits.