Walking for a cause

Yesterday was my first board meeting with the Lupus foundation of America Pacific Northwest chapter (LFAPNW) and I have to say that I am very excited about the potential for helping many people that suffer from this disease.

While the economic downturn has meant fewer donations to non-profits there has been no corresponding drop in need for the services provided by these organizations.  Funding has always been a challenge for non-profits and now is a time of increased difficulty.

I would encourage everyone to donate and/or volunteer time to a good cause and I extend a personal invitation for each of you to support LFAPNW.  It’s understandable that not everyone can support a cause monetarily though we each have talents that can be shared by volunteering.  I began volunteering while in middle school and will continue as long as I am able.  There is no better feeling than helping further a worthy cause.

On October 17th I will be walking in the annual “mad hatter walk and roll” charity event to raise money for the LFAPNW to support all the work they do in raising awareness, educating the public and medical community, and supporting those with the disease.  You can support the LFAPNW by donating to my team’s event fundraising page here http://www.firstgiving.com/jasoncolby.

You can find more information on Lupus and ways to help by visiting the LFAPNW home page here www.lupuspnw.org