OUR MISSION: To provide support for those affected by LUPUS through understanding, education, public awareness and research.

Michelle is eagerly planning her Second Annual Golf Tournament, tentatively for August 9th, in Pilot Butte, east of Regina! Last year's event was so much fun and the success of it has inspired Michelle and everyone involved to do it again. If you would like to join in on the action, as a participant, a sponsor, or worker, please contact Michelle for more details. Phone: (306) 781-1072 or e-mail: mheichert16@hotmail.com

LESS is proud to say that we are an 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! LESS 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.

Two specific positions are coming open, Newsletter Editor and Newsletter Technician. If you are interested in either or would like to volunteer in any way, please contact us for more information.

Marianne Weber, less@sasklupus.com or (306) 693-6368 (for details about the newsletter positions and other volunteer information)

Irene Driedger, idriedger@sasktel.net or (306) 931-1063 (for other volunteer information)

LESS is pleased to announce that we are now 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.

REGINA - The Regina Support Meetings have been discontinued due to declining interest. If there are members who would like to see the Regina Meetings reinstated and would be able to help make that happen, please contact us.

SASKATOON

• Spring Educational Meeting
  Date: Saturday, April 12, 2008
  Time: 1:00 PM
  Place: Radisson Hotel, Saskatoon, Rubens Room, 3rd Floor
  Presentation: Dr. Bindu Nair, Saskatoon Rheumatologist Space is limited. Please pre-register to reserve your seat.
  Contacts: Irene Driedger, (306) 931-1063, idriedger@sasktel.net, or Marianne Weber, (306) 693-6368, less@sasklupus.com
• LESS Board Meeting
  Date: Saturday, September 6, 2008
  Time: 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM
  Place: Radisson Hotel, Saskatoon, Shakespeare Room, 3rd Floor
  Everyone is welcome to attend.
• 3rd Annual Youth Symposium
  Dates: Saturday, October 18 & Sunday, October 19, 2008
  Time: Registration begins at 12:00 noon, Saturday.
  Place: Radisson Hotel, Saskatoon, Picasso and Galileo Rooms, Main Level
  Presentations: Watch for announcements
  Contacts: Irene Driedger and Marianne Weber
• LESS Board Meeting and Annual General Meeting
  Dates: Saturday, November 15 & Sunday, November 16, 2008
  Times: Saturday - 10:30 AM, Sunday - 10:00 AM
  Place: Radisson Hotel, Saskatoon, Shakespeare Room
  Everyone is welcome to attend.

Our Library List has been updated! Please check the Library page for more details.

Two new essays, The Middle Way by Isobelle McFadyen and The Role of the Community Pharmacist on the Lupus Health Care Team by Richard Schlichemeyer, are now available on our Essay page.