Los Angeles RRT Supports Lupus Tailgate Twilight Stroll on April 14
The Los Angeles RRT volunteer team headed down to the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena on Saturday, April 14 to support the Lupus Tailgate and Twilight Stroll. Having volunteered at the event for the 2 years previous, the volunteers were greeted by the event coordinator Joanna with appreciation and gratitude. The RRT tent was set up in the middle of the event area, providing much needed shade for the eager Walk-A-Thon participants and volunteers. RRT Volunteers assisted with checking in registrants and collecting donations while others directed parking and handed out waters.
Registering for the Walk to Cure Lupus event in LAMany of the participants had formed fundraising teams, in support of a loved one who is suffering from Lupus, and wore purple shirts, the official colour for Lupus support. Attendees had tailgate parties, participated in a number of activities such as yoga and bean bag toss and listened to a live band until the twilight stroll started at around 6:30 pm. The fundraising stroll took the participants on a 3-mile loop through the Rose Bowl stadium and around the surrounding park land.
A rest stop provided by RRT
The start of the race is about to begin
The main objective of the walk was to raise money to find a cure for the autoimmune disease known as Lupus. The effect of Lupus is different to each person and although symptom’s can be mild, the disease is life long and can become severe. To find out more about Lupus or to donate, visit https://www.lupusresearch.org.
The participants are off to a great start on a beautiful day
Lupus supporters at the Rose BowlThis event has so far raised over $100,000 towards funding the ongoing Lupus research to find a cure for this disease.
“The Rose Bowl” – where the Walk to Cure Lupus event was held
