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:Vanessa Rabbitskin ~ Reiki Master & Teacher
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 was held in Saskatoon on Sunday May 27, 2018 at the beautiful Riverlanding Amphitheater location. In attendance was Hon. Don Morgan who once again was able to join us and give his support and pre-walk gathering and speeches, we are fortunate to have him join us to show his support for the lupus community; also our youth ambassador, Alayna Schmidt made it out and was Marshal to the Walk. We had a great attendance again this year~which made the walk that much more beautiful and enjoyable! It was nice to see the familiar faces out, and also many new faces added in the crowd. Thank you to all who donated and supported the Walk for Lupus 2018 event! It was another successful year. 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 SK 2018 BBQ'S
Our 2018 Lupus SK BBQ's have been set for this summer.
Saturday, June 9 - Warman Co-op - 10:00am-3:00pm
Thursday, June 28 - Saskatoon Stonebridge Co-op - 10:30am-2:30pm.
Saturday, August 25 - Saskatoon Attridge Co-op - 10:00am- 3:00pm
Thursday, August 30 - Saskatoon Stonebridge Co-op - 10:30am-2:30pm
Saturday, June 23 - Hafford Show & Shine/BBQ - 10:30am-4:00pm
Another great season of BBQ Fundraisers continues! We had wonderful turn-outs, both with volunteers and patrons. The donations and purchases from the BBQ's are helping us spread the awareness of Lupus that much more. Thank you to all who have volunteered their time, you know we can't do these fundraisers without your support. Thank you to Saskatoon & Warman CO-OP and staff for your on-going help. Our fundraising dollars go to research, education, awareness, and support in Saskatchewan! These fundraisers have been a great success and a lot of fun! If you are interested in volunteering for any of these events listed above, please send an email to Ann at k.a.vanderwal@shaw.ca
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!
On Saturday, June 23rd, 2018 Supreme Motorcycle & Auto Service and Lupus SK jointly held the Hafford Show & Shine/Barbeque.
Lupus SK volunteers ran tables for information, Silent Auction, 50/50 ticket sales, sale of Rebacca Bauers copper crafts and Judy Willeys gemstone bracelets. Interesting and unique items were offered for bid at Silent Auction, such as: solar lantern, cutlery metal sculpture, local coin jewelry, wooden handmade pen, amongst others.
At least nine vendors tables offered a variety of items including artwork (Lois Hintgten), specialty embroidered fabric crafts (Nettie Cherniatenski), clothing (Ann van der Wal), raffle tickets (North Battleford Canadian Legion of Riders) and more. In the barbeque area Mrs. Gall and her assistant, Christy Gonda barbequed over 400 tasty homemade elk burgers! Thanks, Ladies! A local band, The Dukes Under Fire rocked Main Street providing a variety of music and song. A young band with a great sound! In the Show & Shine, CONGRATULATIONS to Don Keir of Saskatoon, First Place winner in the auto category. Also CONGRATULATIONS to Don Stokes for the First Place win with his bike.
Our Lupus SK 50/50 ticket raffle draw took place at the end of the day, and we pass on CONGRATULATIONS to Greg Willey of Saskatoon, winner of the $1440.00 prize!
This was a FIRST for Lupus SK – holding a joint, day long, open-air event in a rural community. We sincerely thank Heather Mills-Dale and her husband, Larry Dale for all their time, effort and work which they devoted to this event. Their business, Supreme Motorcycle and Auto Service generously donated half of the proceeds from the Show & Shine registration and from the barbecue to Lupus SK. THANK YOU, Heather and Larry for your generosity.
A big Thank You to Ann van der Wal for all her hard work, time and success with the 1st Lupus SK. 50/50 raffle. Thank you to the Lupus SK volunteers who came out to Hafford, and a huge THANKS to all the local volunteers and the community of Hafford for their hospitality and support.
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 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.
LUPUS SK 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: Vanessa Rabbitskin ~ Reiki Master & Teacher
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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