Lupus Headlines 1/4/08

Pro-Golfer Retief Goosen Designates LFA for Generous President's Cup Contribution

Retief Goosen, a six-time PGA TOUR event winner, including the 2001 and 2004 U.S. Open Championship, recently designated the Lupus Foundation of America, Inc.to receive a contribution in the amount of $12,500. This generous gift represents a portion of the charitable proceeds generated from the 2007 Presidents Cup at The Royal Montreal Golf Club in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, which Goosen participated in as a member of the International Team.

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2007: A Watershed Year for Lupus Research and Education

2007 was a year of significant achievement in the fight against lupus, an unpredictable and potentially fatal disease that affects more than 1.5 million Americans and at least five million individuals worldwide. Public and private funding for lupus research greatly expanded, and new efforts were initiated to bring greater public awareness to lupus and its often devastating consequences.

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