Lupus Pennsylvania: Let’s Fight Against Lupus

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In this Healthwise video, listen to members of Lupus Pennsylvania talk about how important it is for lupus patients to share their personal stories in support of others in the lupus community.

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The organization’s youth ambassador Sarah Polito and Executive Director Deborah Nigro stress that to raise awareness of lupus, more people need to speak out about the disease. Pittsburgh Steelers’ offensive tackle Willie Colon explains how his mother found great comfort in the support she received from the lupus community.

“No matter what you are going through, no matter how bad it it hurts  . . . there are always people that are here, supportive and willing to fight with you.”

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