Monday, December 27, 2010

SAL ON THE WORD NETWORK

Mon & Tue Dec 27-28 at 1:30 PST if you're on DTV/Dish or 4:30 EST.  Tune in both days to listen to what SAL is doing in the community to change lives and spread love this holiday season.  Making small changes in our community with the hopes of changing the world to be more giving and more passionate about helping one another.

Tune in to The Word Network or login to:
http://www.thewordnetwork.org/hd

Happy Holidays!!!

Saturday, December 25, 2010

Happy Holidays!

We at Sisters Against Lupus would like to wish you and your family a very happy and healthy holiday season.   Hoping your time is filled with Love, laughter and joy.  Remember to cherish the moments with loved ones and those close to your heart.

Thank you for your continued support and may you and your family be blessed.

Friday, December 24, 2010

Giving HOPE, Showing LOVE and Sharing WARMTH ~ SAL WARM WINTER PORJECT


Testimonies, tears of joy, appreciation, support, and most important LOVE.  Those are some words to describe last Saturday Dec 18th as SAL handed out blankets, coats, hats, scarves, gloves, and toiletries to the homeless at Tabernacle Church; who also provided a hot meal as well.  We were touched by the testimonies from the men and women we helped that day.  One woman was healed and delivered from drugs, while another was in a shelter for abused women in hopes to move on from a battered relationship.   She was very guarded at first, but began to open up once she realized we were not only there to help but to listen and support her in any way possible.  One man received a coat and took off his own coat to donate back to us.   He could’ve kept both, knowing he was homeless but he was generous to give back in return and bless someone else.  In doing so he showed the true meaning of what we were trying to accomplish, its being better to give then to receive.  Throughout the day we all witnessed acts of kindness from those volunteering, to the people we helped.  There were tears of joy and goose bumps as we all witness the compassion and love working through each one of us.  By the end of the day we ended up exceeding our goal of 200 blankets, coats, hats, scarves, and gloves,  and were able to drop items off at the Seattle Union Gospel Mission: Hope Place.  We thank everyone that volunteered their time as well as those that were able to donate and drop off items.  Warm Winter Project could not have been a success with out your kind generosity.

Meet Bones! An amazing man, he was so grateful!



 

Thursday, December 23, 2010

A perfect match: Couple connected by shared kidney

It's not yet Christmas, but one deserving person has already received the gift of a lifetime. 

"Oh, I was so happy, I wanted to cry, but I mean, it was just another doctor's appointment," said Shyreka Wallace, 30, describing how she felt when her fiance offered to get tested as a possible kidney donor over the summer.

Wallace suffers from lupus, a chronic inflammatory disease that can affect various parts of the body, especially the skin, joints, blood and kidneys.

Like 40 percent of lupus patients, Wallace developed serious kidney complications after being diagnosed with the disease in 1999 and has needed dialysis three times each week for the past five years.

When her fiance of two years, Erik Worthington, 24, offered to get tested, Wallace knew it was more romantic than realistic.

"It's, like, one in a million for your fiance or your boyfriend to be a match," she said. "More likely, it's your mom or your dad."


Click this link to finish reading the whole story

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

GETTING HEALTHY THE RIGHT WAY

12/22/2010 - Dr Will Speaks | Internet Radio | Blog Talk Radio
www.blogtalkradio.com

Join Dr. Will and his special health panel to discuss top issues in health education. Chisara N. Asomugha Yedit Bereket, Kawanna Perine and Krystal Walden are all respected professionals in various health fields.....
scheduled for December 22, 2010 at 12pm EST.

 TUNE IN!!!!

Sunday, December 19, 2010

SAL IS GIVING BACK ALL WEEKEND!!!

Sisters Against Lupus is ready for yet another AMAZING day!! First up, giving praise, honor and glory to our Father for all of the many blessings. Then SAL will continue giving back by donating unwrapped toys to kids ages 3-10 years old from 3-5pm at Tabernacle.  This evening come join us at the Very Bright Stars Christmas Concert Happy Sunday!! 

For more info call 253-293-1699 or email sistersagainstlupus@gmail.com

Saturday, December 18, 2010

RESULTS FOR SAL WARM WINTER PROJECT~ WE LOVE GIVING BACK!!!

We exceeded our goal of 200 blankets, coats, hats, gloves, scarves etc. to give the homeless a warm winter this holiday season.  Not only that but we were able to minister to people who shared their stories of being clean and sober.
We heard nonstop stories of people living drug and alcohol free lives because of events like today. Sometimes, all people want and need is a helping hand. And because of supporters like you with a servants heart.........SAL was able to provide exactly that for hundreds of people!!!  
*Kyllan Tower, who came to volunteer literally took the coat off his back and gave it away when we got low, and only three minutes later a man walked up and that coat was a perfect fit.   *Anthony Tibbs blessed us in so many ways, out the goodness of his heart he went and bought 6 bags of coats when he saw we were low on jackets.  *Danielle Rhomes an amazing friend and sister who put in more hours then some do in a 8 hour shift at work, she was the first one there and the last one to leave.  Thank you Danielle for all of your support, love and kindness.  
Thank you to EVERYONE who contributed to make our vision a reality for us and those in need this holiday season.  We love you and appreciate you, again THANK YOU.
 At the end of the day we split the remaining items up for the evening homeless drive by run and the other half we took by the Seattle Union Gospel Mission: Hope Place.  Our hearts are still full from such a great day.  Project WARM WINTER was incredible & a HUGE success.  Lots of laughs, tears and wonderful stories to tell for years and years to come.
I love the Santa hat! 


Friday, December 17, 2010

SAL IS GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY

   
SAL is EXCITED about GIVING BACK to the COMMUNITY.
Saturday Dec 18th 10am-10pm 
We'll be feeding, giving warm clothes & blankets to the homeless Saturday November 18th so they too can have full stomachs & a warmer winter.  
Sunday Dec 19th 2-5pm
Toy drive for kids ages 3-10 Giving unwrapped gift and educational item to help put a smile on a child’s face this holiday season.  Make sure to bring the kids :)
*Tabernacle MB Church   
2801 S Jackson St Seattle WA 98144
For more info call 253-228-1244 
or email sistersagainstlupus@gmail.com





 Sunday Dec 19th 7PM 
Join us as we join forces and celebrate with Very Bright Stars Christmas Concert: LOVE, JOY & SOUL! Will feature a live performance of classic Christmas and love songs soulfully and romantically rendered by internationally renowned vocalists Bridget Bazile, Shawntae Jackson, Bridgette Bryant, Alexandria Henderson, and Robin Henderson AND Mycle Wastman. BE THERE!!!
Tickets available at the door or online at www.verybright.org

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

TIS WINTER WE ARE: GIVING HOPE ~ SHOWING LOVE~ SHARING WARMTH

Feeding & Giving A WARM WINTER

Saturday December 18th from 10am – 10pm
We will be picking up, feeding and distributing Clothes, sweaters, jackets, socks, scarfs, beenies, gloves and everything needed to keep the homeless warm this holiday season.
At Tabernacle MB Church 2801 South Jackson Street Seattle WA 98144

WARM WINTER IS: Giving HOPE, Showing LOVE, Sharing WARMTH!!
FACT: 8,937 people are on the streets, in shelters or in transitional housing.

Volunteers are needed

The Gift That Keeps Giving: Toy Drive

Would you like to donate an unwrapped gift or educational item to help put a smile on a child’s face this holiday season??
Sunday December 19th from 2pm – 5pm
We will be giving away these items to children ages of 3 – 10yrs 
Tabernacle MB Church 2801 South Jackson Street

****Donations drop offs for either of these events can be done 
Tuesday thru Friday 10am – 4pm at Tabernacle Church ****
 
GO TO OUR FACEBOOK FAN PAGE BY CLICKING THE LINK BELOW AND PRESS LIKE TO STAY IN THE LOOP AND TO GET UPDATES: THANKS FOR SUPPORTING!!!

For more info call 253-293-1699 or email sistersagainstlupus@gmail.com

GOOD NEWS

The FDA has slated December 9th for ruling on whether to approve Benlysta, the first drug treatment for lupus in over 50 years.

"The committee's 13 to 2 vote in favor of Benlysta bodes well for the first treatment designed for systemic lupus in more than 50 years as it goes to federal regulators for final consideration. The FDA does not have to follow the panel's recommendation, but often does. The agency is slated to rule by Dec. 9" 
 
Read more by clicking on the link below

For comments or questions please email sistersagainstlupus@gmail.com

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

VERY BRIGHT STARS CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Very Bright Stars Christmas Concert: Love, Joy & Soul! will feature a live performance of classic Christmas and love songs soulfully and romanticaly rendered by internationally renowned vocalists Bridget Bazile, Shawntae Jackson and Robin Henderson AND Mycle Wastman.

Very Bright Stars Christmas Concert will be an annual celebration of appreciation event for Very Bright supporters and the community at large. This is a pure concert performance to celebrate the season and award a patient, provider, caregiver and employer that support people living with Sickle Cell Anemia. The concert will take place, December 19th, at Seattle Town Hall, at 7pm, (doors open at 6:30p).

This year, Very Bright Foundation is teaming up with 'Sisters Against Lupus' to show community unity and support for others in the fight against sickness and diseases of all kinds.

This event promises to be magical, romantic and inspiring! Get dressed up and enjoy the night with family and friends.  Purchase tickets from SAL by calling 253-293-1699 or contact us via email at sistersagainstlupus@gmail.com or visit www.verybright.org to purchase your tickets online. Click on: Very Bright Stars Concert.

WARM WINTER

Remember.......

How blessed you are to have food to eat, family to turn to n a warm house to go to at the end of the day... Now, keep in mind those who have nothing to eat, who are alone and live on the street.  We are blessed abundantly when we bless others in need

 

TOGETHER: WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY 

 

Who's in????  To make donations, call 253-293-1699 or email sistersagainstlupus@gmail.com

Monday, December 6, 2010

Give HOPE, Show LOVE, Share WARMTH!!

Fact:
8,937 people are on the streets, in shelters or in transitional housing this year

Solutioin:  WARM WINTER
SAL is collecting 200 blankets, along with sweaters, jackets, gloves, scarves & socks to keep the homeless warm this winter.  We are also feeding and distributing clothes and personal hygiene items they normally wouldn't have access to. 

Saturday December 18th from 10am – 10pm
We will be picking up, feeding and distributing these items to the homeless
At Tabernacle MB Church 2801 South Jackson Street Seattle WA 98144
Volunteers Needed


****Donations can be dropped off Tuesday thru Friday 10am – 4pm 
At Tabernacle Church located on 28th and Jackson ****

For more information call 253-293-1699 or sistersagainstlupus@gmail.com


SAL gives BACK 2 KIDS

Toy Drive

SAL would like to give the kids an unwrapped gift or educational item to help put a smile on a child’s face this holiday season.  This is our way of giving back to our community who is so supportive all that we do, THANK YOU!  So, bring you kids out and let them pic a gift this holiday season.
 
Sunday December 19th from 2pm – 5pm
We will be giving away these items to children between the ages of 3 – 10yrs
Tabernacle MB Church 2801 South Jackson Street

Donations can be dropped of Tuesday thru Friday 10am – 4pm 
At Tabernacle Church located on 28th and Jackson

For more information call 253-293-1699 or sistersagainstlupus@gmail.com

SAL gives BACK!!!!!


Sunday, December 5, 2010

Give HOPE, Show LOVE and SHARE WARMTH this holiday season


SAL is spreading news Live on KLAY 1180 AM

Tune in at 9:30 pm PST for Spirit Radio with Deejay Kingdom Seven on KLAY 1180 AM or online at www.klay1180.com from all over the World as we speak about all the different ways Sisters Against Lupus is giving back to the community........ Everything, from having a toy drive for the kids, to feeding the homeless and raising blankets and clothes to keep the homeless warm this holiday season, also we are joining forces with Very Bright Foundation to have a Very Bright Stars Christmas Concert featuring classic Christmas and love songs on the Dec 19th.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

A New drug approved for lupus

Is crying tears of joy!! Today the Arthritis Adv Comm recommended (by a vote of 13 to 2) that the FDA approve the drug Belimumab to reduce disease activity in patients with Lupus!! If approved this will b the 1st new lupus drug in over 50yrs!! I smell a CURE coming!!!

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

CLEANING HOUSE FOR 2010

Last week I threw out worrying, it was getting old and in the way.
It kept me from being me; I couldn't do things God's way.
I threw out a book on MY PAST
(Didn't have time to read it anyway)
Replace it with NEW GOALS, started reading it today.
I threw out HATE and bad memories
(Remeber how I treasured them so)?
Got me a NEW PHILOSOPHY too, threw out the one from long ago.
Brought in some new books too, called I CAN, I WILL, and I MUST.
Threw out I MIGHT, I think ans I ought
WOW, you should've seen the dust
I ran accross and OLDER FRIEND, I hadn't talked to in a while.
His name is GOD the Father, and I really like His style
He helped me to do some cleaning and added some things HIMSELF.
Like PRAYER, HOPE, FAITH ans LOVE
Yes... I placed them right on the shelf.
I picked up this special thing and placed it at the front door.
I FOUND IT- it's called PEACE.  Nothing gets me down anymore.
yes, I've got my house looking nice
Looks good around this place

By Candice Monique Bryant
~ A Strong individual battling Lupus

Thursday, October 28, 2010

SAL is getting our laugh on again.................COME JOIN US

SAL is joining forces again with Nate Jackson 

Thursday Oct 28th

  Spreading lupus awareness at a comedy show in Tacoma!!

Varsity Grill ~ 1114 Broadway. Tacoma, WA

This Thursday's star is Lawrence Owens!!!!!! Simply put, do not miss this show,  Lawrence is a beast from the East!  You may have seen him on the Martin Lawrence First Amendment Stand Up.   It will be non-stop hilarious from beginning to end.   Mention 'Sisters Against Lupus' at the door and get in for only $10. Yedit & Kawanna will be in the building!! So, come get in a few laughs with us and support a our amazing organization.

Saturday, October 23, 2010

Join SAL TONIGHT at the King Cat Theater SOUL & COMEDY EXPLOSION 10.23.10

SAL is joining forces with our friend & supporter Anthony Tibbs to spread even more lupus awareness at the SOUL & COMEDY EXPLOSION Tonight 10.23.10 at the King Cat Theater in Seattle WA.  Tibbs is celebrating 20 successful years with Third Level Event and is bringing the hottest Neo Soul artist (Marsha Ambrosius of FLOETRY/Choklate), two of the funniest comedians to hit Def Jam/Comic view stages (Cocoa Brown/Ralph P), The hottest R&B singer in the town (Zack Bruce), Kun Luv, Hitmann, Po'Lo and DJ Kim.  

Get tickets at link below
Or call 206-225-7272 
  
 SEE YOU THERE!!!

Friday, October 15, 2010

Saturday Oct 16th 6pm at Tabernacle MBC


October is Lupus Awareness Month and Sisters Against Lupus is excited about having you join us as we "Celebrate The Lives Of Those Living With Lupus" at this years "SINGING FOR A CURE" Benefit Concert. You are in for a treat......expect to get inspired with uplifting music by very talented local artist like Fahran J, Timothy Dampier, RL Manaway Choral Ensemble, Angie Shields & Divine Connection, Jacqueine Echols, Robin Henderson, & Jae Mclean. Spoken word by the great Sean Goode and our MC for the evening will be Dumi AKA Draze.  E-mail questions or comments to sistersagainstlupus@gmail.com or call 253-293-1699 

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Mixing Lupus Awareness with comedy.......... Life's not always serious :)

SAL is joining forces again with Nate Jackson 

Thursday Oct 14th 

To spread lupus awareness at a comedy show in Tacoma!!

 

This Thursday's star is GEOFF BROWN!!!! Simply put, do not miss this show, he is the kinda of funny that makes your face, sides, and throat hurt. It will be non-stop hilarious ...from beginning to end.
Mention 'Sisters Against Lupus' at the door and get in for only $10. Yedit & Kawanna AKA Koopie will be in the building!! So, come get in a few laughs with us and support a great organization. We will also be giving out info about our SINGING FOR A CURE Benefit Concert Saturday Oct 16th 6PM at Tabernacle MBC  

Varsity Grill 1114 Broadway Tacoma, WA   

www.superfunnycomedyshow.com

 

Please email questions or comments to sistersagainstlupus@gmail.com

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

You are invited!!!

October is Lupus Awareness Month and Sisters Against Lupus is excited about having you join us as we "Celebrate The Lives Of Those Living With Lupus" at this years "SINGING FOR A CURE" Benefit Concert. You are in for a treat......expect to get inspired with uplifting music by very talented local artist like Fahran J, Timothy Dampier, RL Manaway Choral Ensemble, Angie Shields & Divine Connection, Jacqueine Echols, Robin Henderson, & Jae Mclean. Spoken word by the great Sean Goode and our MC for the evening will be Dumi AKA Draze.  E-mail questions or comments to sistersagainstlupus@gmail.com or call 253-293-1699 

Only 4 days left.......

October is Lupus Awareness Month
&
Sisters Against Lupus is EXCTIED about having YOU join us as we
"CELEBRATE The Lives Of Those Living With Lupus"
At this years
SINGING FOR A CURE
Benefit Concert
Saturday October 16th 6pm
See YOU there!!!
 
Tabernacle MB Church
2801 South Jackson Street
Seattle, WA 98144
 
 

Monday, October 11, 2010

Do you know when something is wrong with your body?

3 out of 5 women SAL interviewed said they believe they have always had lupus.  Although they couldn't get a confirmation something was wrong from their doctors, they felt the ongoing pain they knew was not normal.  Even when they went to their doctors to get tested, they were told they were fine (when they weren't fine).  They battled with multiple lupus symptoms before they were correctly diagnosed.  Being educated and knowing the symptoms can save you the headache some of these women experienced before they found out, they too, had lupus.  

SAL hopes you take something and learn from their stories......

Lupus is already a hard disease to diagnose and treat.  We hope that sharing symptoms of lupus will push you to get tested for lupus, especially if you are experiencing any of the symptoms.  You know your body most, so do everything you can to ensure your body is well. 

Interviews will be shown during the
'Singing For A Cure' Lupus Benefit Concert 
Oct 16th 6PM at Tabernacle MBC.   

Press on the link below to become a fan of Sisters Against Lupus on facebook
SAL on FB

Sunday, October 10, 2010

SAL on C89.5 FM

Check out Sisters Against Lupus on C89.5 FM @ 10am.....being interviewed for the upcoming Singing For A Cure Lupus Benefit Concert. Oct 16th 6pm Tabernacle MBC

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

4 INCREDIBLE STORIES OF WOMEN LIVING WITH LUPUS


Kawanna, Tiffany, Tsega and Lisa 
  
 THESE WOMEN WALK ON FAITH
&
NOT BY WHAT THEY ARE TOLD BY THE WORLD

Listen to their testimony on Oct 16th at 
SINGING FOR A CURE


Kawanna~One of the founders of SAL..... Spreading awareness because it's HER reality

Over 6 family members affected,  Tiffany has no choice but to be COURAGOUS for herself  her family

Not a dry eye in the house as Tsega shares HER TESTIMONY in front of daughters Ariam & Wintana.  

Lisa....... shares her story of being in REMISSION from lupus for 7 YEARS!!

COME CELEBRATE THE LIFE OF AMAZING WOMEN!!!

email all questions or comments to sistersagainstlupus@gmail.com

Spreading Awareness at a comedy show in Tacoma

SAL is joining forces with Nate Jackson 

Thursday Oct 7th & Oct 14th 

To spread lupus awareness at a comedy show!!


This Thursday's star is GRADY, You may have caught him on Martin Lawrence's First Amendment Stand Up. He is seriously FUNNY!! Mention 'Sisters Against Lupus' at the door and get in for only $10.  Kawanna Perine & Yedit Bereket will be in the building so come get in a few laughs with us and support a great organization.  We look forward to seeing you there!


1114 Broadway
Tacoma, WA
www.superfunnycomedyshow.com 

Come laugh with SAL This Thursday and support a great organization

SINGING FOR A CURE Oct 16th

October is Lupus Awareness Month
&
Sisters Against Lupus is EXCTIED about having YOU join us as we
"CELEBRATE The Lives Of Those Living With Lupus"
At this years
SINGING FOR A CURE
Benefit Concert
Saturday October 16th 6pm
See YOU there!!!
 
Tabernacle MB Church
2801 South Jackson Street
Seattle, WA 98144