Lupus Research Institute Takes Part in 2010 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) to Raise Funds for Breakthrough Research in Lupus
Summary
Because of its lean and innovative model for supporting sound but untested and novel ideas, the LRI is rapidly generating discoveries and breakthroughs that quickly are leading scientists closer to ways to prevent, treat, and cure the illness.In lupus, the bodys immune system forms antibodies that can attack virtually any healthy organ or tissue, from the kidneys to the brain, heart, lungs, skin, joints and blood.### New York, NY, October 14, 2010 --( PR.com )-- The Lupus Research Institute (LRI) is once again participating in the CFC campaign that enables the millions of active and retired employees of the federal government, military, and U.S.Postal Service to designate a charity for pre-tax giving.A full 94 cents of every dollar contributed to the LRI through the CFC (code #48891) and other means advances innovative research into lupus, a perilous and chronic autoimmune illness that mysteriously affects 1.5 million Americans and millions more worldwide, many of them young women in their childbearing years.Because of its lean and innovative model for supporting sound but untested and novel ideas, the LRI is rapidly generating discoveries and breakthroughs that quickly are leading scientists closer to ways to prevent, treat, and cure the illness.“These CFC contributions are essential to helping us find a cure for lupus,” said Margaret G. Dowd, LRI president and CEO.In lupus, the bodys immune system forms antibodies that can attack virtually any healthy organ or tissue, from the kidneys to the brain, heart, lungs, skin, joints and blood.