6th Annual Lupus Gala

The speaker shares personal experiences with a disease affecting friends and family, emphasizing its impact on women. They discuss their involvement in events supporting the cause, such as the Bag Ladies lunch, and highlight the importance of awareness. The disease is compared to AIDS, with a focus on its autoimmune nature and symptoms like joint pain and rosy cheeks, which are often overlooked.

What is the main reason the speaker finds the disease devastating?

• It is contagious.

• It affects mainly women.

• It affects mainly men.

• It is incurable.

How long has the speaker been involved with the cause?

• Over ten years

• Three to five years

• Two years

• One year

What is a highlight of the events the speaker attends?

• Meeting celebrities

• Winning prizes

• Learning about the disease

• Traveling to new places

How does the disease differ from AIDS?

• It is a bacterial infection.

• It is an autoimmune condition.

• It only affects children.

• It is transmitted through air.

What are some symptoms of the disease mentioned by the speaker?

• Nausea and vomiting

• High fever and chills

• Rosy cheeks and stiff fingers

• Severe headaches