Lupus SK Society Inc.
OUR MISSION: To provide support for those affected by LUPUS through understanding, education, public awareness and research.
Lupus SK is pleased to announce that we are now accepting donations via PayPal. PayPal is a safe, convenient way to send funds online.
All you need is a credit card! If you would like to make a contribution to Lupus SK, please use the button below, or in the sidebar on the right.
FALL SYMPOSIUM
Date: Saturday October 20, 2018
Location: Smiley’s Buffet & Event Center, Banquet Room B -702 Circle Drive East, Saskatoon, SK (across from Home Depot)
Time: Registration at 12:30 pm, presentations at 1:00 pm
Speakers:to be announced
Everyone is welcome; including those affected with lupus, or any autoimmune disease, those newly diagnosed or veterans, family members, medical personnel, or anyone with an interest in the multitude of questions that surround the diseases included in the term autoimmune. Admission is free of charge. Contact the coordinator to pre-register or for further details. Irene Driedger at 1-877-566-6123 or idriedger@sasktel.net.
Lupus SK's Walk for Lupus 2018 event will be held in Saskatoon on Sunday May 27, 2018 at the beautiful Riverlanding Amphitheater location. Lupus Sk would also like to thank our Media Sponsor - Saskatoon Media Group, 600 CJWW, 98COOL and 92.9 The Bull for all their support.
Download your pledge sheet here, or for more information, please contact Irene Driedger by e-mail at idriedger@sasktel.net or by cell at 1-306-227-9562.
LUPUS 2018 BBQ'S
A big THANK YOU to everyone that came out this summer to support our Lupus SK BBQ's at the Saskatoon Co-op Food Store in Stonebridge and Westview this summer.
This fundraiser was a great success and a lot of fun! Thanks again to everyone that came out and to the Saskatoon Co-op Staff for all their assistance at these events. We look forward to seeing you all again next summer!
LUPUS SK'S 4TH ANNUAL "NO SHOW EVENT"
Save the Date! June 22nd, 2018 is our 4th Annual No Show Event. This year we look to our sponsors and supporters both new and recurring, to help make the 4th Annual "No Show Event" a success. No Show Events are something new in the corporate world. The charity continues to send out a letter requesting a monetary sponsorship, for an event that will not require expenses or volunteers. Thanks in advance for your support again this year.
Alayna Schmidt accepting the $1,000 cheque from Steven Simpson, Leader of Service & Co-Owner of Centennial 360
Every month Centennial 360, a Saskatoon-based firm monthly donates $1000 to a charity or non-profit organization that is nominated by the community. The winner is decided by the total number of online nomination forms submitted.
For the seventh consecutive year Lupus SK has won the $1000 prize for the month of October. THANK YOU to all who submitted nomination forms. THANK YOU, Centennial 360. What a way to recognize Lupus Month!
It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to one of our Board Members and dear friend.
Vi had been an active member of the Lupus SK Board and Melfort Area Contact for more than 20 years. She thought nothing of driving to Saskatoon to attend Board meetings. Her most recent rip was this past November for the Board and Annual General Meeting. On that occasion, she was surprised with a birthday cake to celebrate her 85th birthday.
Vi had a love and passion for people. She was a true community citizen. In her volunteering for Lupus SK, she made it her mission to share public awareness about lupus. Locally she worked with the mayor of Melfort to declare October as Lupus Awareness Month. At a Lupus Sk display table in the Melfort Mall, you would see this pert lady handing out tote bags and information about lupus, and socializing with friends and passersby.
Her goal was also fundraising. For a number of years she co-ordinated Bingo Break Out and conducted bingos in Melfort which raised over $26,000. She did ticket raffles and enjoyed holding her annual fall Craft and Bake Sale at the Melfort Mall during Lupus Awareness Month.
If you knew Vi, you knew a woman of energy, determination, and commitment punctuated by a pleasant, warm personality. She not only got the job done, it was done correctly and completely.
Vi, Thank you.....for your love and caring....for your support and friendship....for your tireless work on behalf of Lupus SK, and....for showing the true meaning of commitment and selflessness.
In the words of one of our past Board members, "Vi was a beautiful light, always positive with her perseverance and her dedication to others."
Vi, you will truly be missed. Keep shining your light and love.
written by; Ann van der Wal and Lupus Board Members
Volunteer duties include chairing 3 meetings per year and could include helping out at Symposiums, the Lupus Walk and other fundraising events throughout the year. If you have a passion to help create awareness and educate the community more on Lupus this could be the Volunteer position for you. If you are interested please send an email to idriedger@sasktel.net.
This is an opportunity for those interested to meet for socializing, networking and support. The group is casual, informal and inclusive. We welcome anyone with lupus or any autoimmune condition, family and friends to attend.
Java Talk meets approximately once a month. The date, time and place will be sent by email to those expressing an interest in participating. Contact Tammy Schmidt by email at gt5.schmidthouse@gmail.com for more info.
Information on the contact list will be used for the express purpose of Java Talk, and at no time will be distributed for any reason outside of Java Talk without prior written consent.
Board Meetings 2018
Dates: September 15, November 24
Location: Smiley’s Buffet and Event Center, 702 Circle Drive East, Saskatoon, SK (across from Home Depot)
Everyone is welcome.
AGM 2018
Date: November 24
Location: Smiley’s Buffet and Event Center, 702 Circle Drive East, Saskatoon, SK (across from Home Depot)
Everyone is welcome.
Fall Symposium
Dates: Fall: October 20th, 2018 - Smiley's Buffet & Event Centre, 702 Circle Drive East, Saskatoon, SK (across from Home Depot).
Registration: 12:30pm Presentation: 1:00pm.
Presenters: To be Announced
Everyone is welcome including youth with Lupus, or any autoimmune disease, those newly diagnosed or veterans, family members, medical personnel, or anyone with an interest in the multitude of questions that surround the diseases included in the term autoimmune. Admission is free of charge. Contact the coordinator to pre-register or for further details: Irene Driedger at 1-877-566-6123 or idriedger@sasktel.net.
"Living Well With Lupus" Fact Booklet
Lupus SK has undertaken an educational outreach project to provide this booklet free of charge in Saskatchewan, to people with lupus and their families. It has also been distributed to Rheumatologists, Family Physicians, Regional Health Authorities, and Pharmacies. If you would like to receive a copy or know of a physician or pharmacy in your area who may have been missed, please contact Irene Driedger at 1-877-566-6123 or idriedger@sasktel.net.
Lupus Information Kit
A free Lupus Information Kit may be requested at our mailing address, toll free phone number or e-mail address listed below. The kit includes basic lupus and membership information, and a complimentary copy of our newsletter, "The Saskatchewan Lupine".
Lupus SK is proud to say that we are an almost entirely volunteer-run organization. That means a large portion of the funds raised go towards the goals in our mission statement, to provide support for those affected by lupus through understanding, education, public awareness and research. A small amount only, is used for administration. That also means that our volunteers are indispensable! Lupus SK would not exist without volunteers. That is why we need you to please consider joining our team as a volunteer.
New volunteers are always welcome and there are many ways to become involved. Let us know what your talents and interests are and we will find just the right spot for you. We have a lot of fun, we feel connected and the accomplishments are very worthwhile.
If you would like to join us, please contact Irene Driedger at idriedger@sasktel.net or 1-877-566-6123.
Lupus SK is pleased to be able to accept online donations through the CanadaHelps.org website.
CanadaHelps.org is a not-for-profit charity portal that serves as an information resource about charities in Canada and seeks to promote and facilitate philanthropy through online giving. As a public foundation, CanadaHelps uses a donor-directed funding model to facilitate online donations from donors to charities. CanadaHelps.org offers its services at a very low cost to the charity and at no cost to the donor.
To view our Charity Profile or make a donation, please use the 'Donate Now' button.
Contact Us!
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Box 88, Royal University Hospital 103 Hospital Drive Saskatoon, SK S7N 0W8 |
| Call Toll Free: 1-877-566-6123 |
| or e-mail lupus@lupussk.com |
Registered charity number: 11902 5880 RR 0001
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