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Lupus Foundation of America, Georgia Chapter http://www.lfaga.org

Lupus Foundation of America

Georgia Chapter

1850 Lake Park Drive

Suite 101

Smyrna, GA 30080Map this

The Lupus Foundation of America, Georgia Chapter is the only, statewide, valuable resource for Lupus patients, providing thousands with educational information, physician referrals, resources, support groups, and educational programs. We have 20 statewide support groups, which are lifelines for...

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For more information:

Name: Teri Emond
Position: Director of Programming and Outreach
Email: temond@lfaga.org
Phone: 770-333-5930
Fax: 770-333-5932

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Drive for Lupus Now Golf TournamentThe Georgia Chapter will host the 1st Annual Drive for Lupus Now to raise awareness and funds for the Chapter’s programs. The chapter is honored to have the leadership of Mark Strickland, the winner of the 2007 Georgia State Golf Association’s, Player of the Year, Tommy Barnes Award, as the tournament chair. Mark is joined by Liz Walsh who inspired the 1st Drive for Lupus Now in Philadelphia. Mark and Liz are committed to reaching those who love golf and are also touched by lupus. Please consider supporting this exciting opportunity to make a difference for the 55,000 Georgians living with lupus. Our goal is to have 28 foursomes play in a shotgun start at 9:30 am with carts, green fees, golf shirt, golf balls and hat, beverages and buffet lunch in the club after the play, all inclusive. Call 770-333-5930 or e-mail us at info@lfaga.org now if you want to participate, and soon our website will be up for this event and you can sign up there.
Lupus Health Education & Disability Rights InformationThis event has been set up to help spread information about lupus as a disease and as a cause of disability. Coping strategies and ideas will be given to those with lupus and their families about their rights while on disability for lupus. The event will be held Saturday, October 11th, 2008 from 10 am to 2 pm. Call 770-333-5930 or e-mail us at info@lfaga.org for more information before we put this event up on our site.
Living with LupusOur FREE, Bi-annual, Living with Lupus patient education seminars, at Piedmont Hospital from 10 am to 2 pm, led by medical experts, with valuable information and resources in the management and treatment of Lupus. Next Program in November, 2008. Also in Macon in February of 2008. Call 770-333-5930 or e-mail us at info@lfaga.org for more information about this program.
LFA, Ga Chapter Internships OpportunityApplicants must: • Be a current undergraduate, or graduate student, in public health, public relations, events, non profit management, social work or a related field. • Have a high attention to detail, be able to perform tasks independently, possess exceptional oral and written communication, research, and organizational skills, be prompt and reliable and have experience with computers (e.g. database, spreadsheets, and word processing applications). • May work part time or full time, semester based or longer. Minimum 15 hours a week. Applicants may consider this opportunity towards volunteer work or academic credit, a small stipend may be available for certain candidates. Convenient Smyrna location – Cobb Parkway at Windy Hill. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to: m.myler@lfaga.org
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