More photos from the 2006 walk

The Lupus Foundation of America, Mid-South Chapter’s Walk for Lupus Now Nashville promotes physical activity and healthy living in a family-friendly setting. Participants are walking to raise funds to save lives from lupus, an autoimmune disease which affects more than 1.5 million Americans, more than 33,000 in Tennessee alone.

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.

Download the 2007 Team Handbook in PDF format.
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Schedule of Events

Walk Information

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Registration

There are three ways to register for Walk for Lupus Now:

1. Online at http://firstgiving.com/lupusmidsouth
2. Mail-in registration form (available through Chapter Office or Download the PDF)
3. Between 8-9am the day of the walk

There are many advantages to fundraising online.

• You may create your personal sponsorship page.  Tell why you are walking for lupus.
• With just a few clicks, you will be able to e-mail all your friends, family and co-workers a personal message asking them to sponsor you or join a team and walk with you.
• All donations made online are sent directly to the Chapter.  You don’t have to worry about collecting checks or money.  Your donors can simply use their debit or credit cards.
• Set a dollar amount goal.  Track your fundraising progress online.  Track cash and check donations that you plan to submit before the Walk or on the day of the Walk.

If you have any questions or concerns about registration options or online giving, please contact us at lupustn@usit.net or at 615-298-2273 or 877-865-8787 toll free.

Thank you for helping the Lupus Foundation of America, Mid-South Chapter bring much needed services to the Mid-South community!

Be a Virtual Participant!

Want to join the walk, but out of the area or physically not able to? Now you can participate in the Walk For Lupus Now event at Centennial Park on October 13th in Nashville, TN, without leaving the comfort of your home.

Just register as a walker at www.firstgiving.com/lupusmidsouth and let all of your friends know that you are a "virtual walker."  Then track your results and see how much money you can raise to support lupus services and outreach in your area.  Let us know you are a virtual walker and we will be certain you receive the prizes you earn through your fund raising efforts! 

Fundraiser Prizes

By collecting pledges from family, friends and co-workers, you could earn great prizes:

• $50 - Walk for Lupus Hat
• $100 - Walk for Lupus Bag
• $250 - Walk for Lupus Sweatshirt
• $500 - Walk for Lupus Package (hat, bag & sweatshirt)
• $1000 - iPod Shuffle

NOTE: Prizes are awarded to Walk Participants who reach the fundraising goal listed above. Prizes awarded upon receipt of pledges. Actual prizes may vary at the discretion of the Event committee.

Path Markers

Sponsor a Lupus awareness Path Marker in honor or in memory of a loved one with a $25 donation. Markers are available for sponsorship the day of the event or by calling 615-298-2273. Markers will be placed along the walk path the day of the event.

Children's Corner

Balloon artist Cindy Black, face painting by the St. Cecelia's art club, Juggling and Magic by The Great Scott and many other fun activities!

Team & Individual Awards

• Team Participation Award - Given to the team with the most members.
• Team Challenge Award - Awarded to the team that raises the most money in support of lupus awareness.
• Highest Individual Fundraiser - Given to the individual that raises the most money in support of lupus awareness and research.

About Lupus
It is estimated that approximately 30,000 Tennesseans and 1.5 million people are affected by lupus in the United States alone. Lupus affects mostly minority women of childbearing age, but can affect anyone including men and children. Lupus is a widespread disease that causes the immune system to become hyperactive and lose the capacity to distinguish the body's healthy cells from foreign invaders. Unfortunately, there is no cure for lupus. The Lupus Foundation of America is the nation's leading non-profit organization dedicated to finding causes of lupus, improved treatment methods and ultimately a cure for this devastating disease.