April is National Sarcoidosis Awareness Month

The month of April was declared National Sarcoidosis Awareness Month by US Congress in 2008. Many organizations are observing this and it's a great month t participate in walks, garage sales and many other ways to raise funds for research. 


Here is an article I read this morning about April being Sarcoid month and how Social Security does not yet lists sarcoidosis. http://www.beaumontenterprise.com/business/press-releases/article/April-Is-National-Sarcoidosis-Awareness-Month-3479935.php

Also please read this really great article on the Huffington Post

Making a Difference: The World of Giving -- Sarcoidosis Awareness Month

And lastly click on the Link to go the FSR site and find activities to participate in. 

FSR

Autoimmune Walk for a Cure

I just received a pamphlet in the mail on the annual Autoimmune Walk for a Cure. There is one in NYC for those of us in the metro area. I'm wondering if anyone is interested putting together a team to walk this thing and raise money for this cause.

Although I no longer suffer from sarcoidosis I am forever linked to autoimmune diseases where ever I happen to look.

Let's start with my brother, he has suffered from ulcerative colitis almost his whole life. I have a cousin who suffers from chrons disease. My mother-in-law (RIP) suffered from chrons. My brother-in-law (RIP) also suffered from chrons and who know how many others I may not know about.

I believe this organization is the key because it's every disease united. That means more money for research. This is one of those find a cure for one you may have them for all. Even if science can find a way to control inflammation long term without shutting down your immune system and taking steroids then at least millions of people can live a little better.

Let me know if you live in the tri state area and are interested in walking and raising money for this worthy cause

/http://www.autoimmunewalk.org/

http://www.facebook.com/AutoimmuneWalk