Ad Council Lupus Awareness Campaign


(5/20/09) As you may recall, on March 31st LFA spokesperson Mercedes Yvette participated in a series of television and radio interviews around the country with Frances Ashe-Goins from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women’s Health to launch the first-ever lupus Ad Council campaign. They did a great job talking about the need for the campaign and educating people about the disease.

Montel Williams Radio Show – On May 14th Dr. Gary Gilkeson appeared live on Montel Williams’ new national radio show broadcast on Air America. The program was part of a special women’s health series. The interview focused on discussing lupus, its symptoms, and how to manage the disease.

Arthritis Health Monitor – Arthritis Health Monitor is a free publication distributed in doctors’ offices across the country, and provides self-management tips and the latest in arthritis news and research. The Spring 2009 edition features a profile on Randall Winston, LFA Board Member and producer of the hit television series Scrubs. The story focuses on Randall’s relationship with his sister Karen Winston-Wilson, who has lupus, and how lupus brought them closer together, and changed their lives forever.

Extra TV Show (October 21, 2008) Nicole Paxson discusses her cosmetics designed to cover lupus rashes, as well as other skin disorders.More Info

Teen Vogue (August, 2008) Nicole Paxson discusses her cosmetics designed to cover lupus rashes, as well as other skin disorders. More Info

Marie Claire Nicole Paxson discusses her cosmetics designed to cover lupus rashes, as well as other skin disorders.More Info

 


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