Donate Today to the Lupus Foundation

The Lupus Foundation of Minnesota derives its funding from a variety of sources but in general relies on the generous support of countless individuals and businesses that have been loyal contributors over the years.

Events:

The Foundation hosts two signature events each year. First, 2009 marks the eleventh year of the Lupus Golf Classic.  The event will be held on the Wednesday, July 8 at StoneRidge Golf Club in Stillwater. The proceeds from this event will provide resources for grant making for lupus genetics research, and support summer research fellowships.

The second event is the Lupus Walk for Hope.  On September 12, the Lupus Walk for Hope and new 5K Trail Run will be held at French Regional Park in Plymouth, and on September 19, at Essex Park in Rochester. Income from the Walk for Hope and 5K Run is used to support lupus genetics research. This event is in its twelfth year.

Lupus Walk for Hope and 5K Trail Run Forms

Lupus Walk for Hope and 5K Run Brochure
contains event details, registration form, tribute sign order form and contribution form

Registration Form
register for the Twin Cities or Rochester Lupus Walk for Hope and 5K Trail Run

Tribute Sign Order
honor or memorialize a loved one with a sign along the Walk or Run routes

Contribution Form
use this form to record check and cash donations from family members, friends and coworkers who sponsor you in this event

General Contributions:
Donations come in many forms:  memorials, gifts given in honor of those afflicted with lupus, responses to the spring annual campaign or the end of year holiday campaign and often simply based on the thoughtful and caring initiative of our donors. Of course, we always honor any specified donor directives. The Lupus Foundation of Minnesota is a 501(c)(3) organization making donations tax-deductible. Further, the Foundation meets all the standards set forth by the Charities Review Council (www.smartgivers.org). 

Research Endowment:
Twenty years ago a number of interested and forward thinking parties founded and provided initial funding for the Susan Barry Meckstroth Research Endowment. Over the years the endowment principal has grown to nearly $1.2 million. To keep the endowment principal intact, only the investment returns from the endowment are used to make research grants. To date, over $1 million of endowment earnings have funded lupus research!

Lupus Pickup Service:
Every day trucks with the Foundation’s name and logo are traveling metro area neighborhoods picking up donated clothing and household goods that will be sold to provide financial support for the operations of the Lupus Foundation of Minnesota. Donor generosity in this area enables us to devote more of the time and energy of Foundation staff to our very important mission. Scheduling a pickup at your home is as easy as following the quick steps at www.lupuspickup.org or dialing 651-748-0400.

Online Giving:
Make a donation to the Lupus Foundation by going online; just click here!