09/01/2026
Thank you for attending the 21st Annual Western Suburbs Lupus Walk! 💜
Together, we had over 350 people attend and raised over $49,000! 🎉 Donations are still coming in, and your personal fundraising page will remain open until December 31, 2026. Every additional donation makes a difference!
There are so many people to thank who helped make this day so special. 💜
First, a huge thank you to our amazing Walk Committee Members—Helen Suntken, Jacqui Kolar, Carol Albanese, Viktoria Baldo, and Olive Wassen. You came together as a team and truly made this year’s walk extra special. We are so grateful for all the time, energy, and heart you put into making the event a success! 👏
A very special thank you to our generous sponsors: Genentech, Zenas BioPharma, and Astra Health West. Your support allows us to continue bringing awareness, education, and support to the lupus community. 💜
Thank you to all of our In-Kind Sponsors who helped make the day possible: Walgreens, Aetna, Morrison Healthcare, Pinot’s Palette, Bach to Rock, Sweet Ali’s, Red Bull, Elevate Perspective, and Vanessa Olivarez. We truly appreciate your generosity and support!
A special thank you to our 2026 Walk Ambassador, Charles Brummell, for sharing his personal lupus story and helping us bring awareness to our community. Your story and dedication are so meaningful to us. 💜
A Very Special Thank You to LaShon Gurrola! 💜 Not only was LaShon one of our top team captains and top fundraisers, but she also helped secure sponsorship support for the walk. 🙌
And finally, a HUGE thank you to the more than 100 volunteers who arrived bright and early to help set up, assist throughout the event, and make sure everything ran smoothly. We could not have done it without you! 🙌
