Lupus Foundation Hosts 2nd Annual Butterfly Gala - June 21st, 2011

St. George’s, Grenada – The Lupus Foundation of Grenada (LFG) will host its second annual Butterfly Gala – Celebrate Life on Saturday 9^th July, 2011 at the Taylor Hall, St. George’s University, True Blue Campus.

It is hoped that the Butterfly Gala will raise the profile of lupus, generate critical funding to help advance the LFG's mission, and encourage greater public awareness about the Lupus Foundation of Grenada, the organization and its cause.

 The Butterfly Gala is supported through donations from the business community and individuals in Grenada.  The evening will feature fine dining and entertainment by local artists as well as a special guest appearance by award winning pianist Eddie Bullen.

The Lupus Foundation of Grenada was officially launched in November 2008 and is now recognized in Grenada as the voice of hope and education in the ongoing fight against Lupus and other related autoimmune diseases. 

Monthly meetings are held on the 3^rd Tuesday of every month at the Alliance Francaise Headquarters, the Villa, St. George’s.  The meetings frequently feature speakers from the medical community who lead discussions about various aspects of the diseases, including the latest medical findings, disease management and treatment options.

For more information on attending the Butterfly Gala or for general information about the LFG, please call 407-0070/407-4203, email  support@lupusgrenada.org or visit www.lupusgrenada.org

About Lupus

Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the immune system is unbalanced, causing inflammation and tissue damage to virtually any organ in the body. Lupus can be unpredictable and potentially fatal, yet no satisfactory treatment exists. An estimated five million people worldwide have a form of lupus. Its health effects include heart attacks, strokes, seizures, miscarriages, and organ failure.

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