Join us for a Private Preview Showing of The West Coast Style Show
The West Coast Style Show (formerly know as the Los Angeles Interior Design and Antiques Show) promises to be the West's leading upscale and design show. Lupus International is hosting a preview showing, Friday, November 10, 2006 from 6 pm – 9pm.
Irvine, Ca. (PRWEB) November 7, 2006
The West Coast Style Show is the only event of its kind with a goal to elevate and celebrate the West's talent and creativity on local and international levels. Selected Vignette designers include Kahi Lee, host of HGTV "Free-Style" Padua/DK Designs Bauxmont Flynn Sagrera Brazil Design; all design participants will be open during the preview, we invite you to take advantage of being one of the first to purchase merchandise, and the beautiful antiques on display.
Don't Miss this opportunity to support Lupus International at the opening night preview while enjoying an evening of fine food, entertainment, and a preview of designs by regional designers of international acclaim. The opening night preview and silent auction will be hosted and benefit Lupus International on Friday, November 10, 2006 from 6:00 pm through 9:00 pm at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1956 Main Street, Santa Monica, celebrity cocktail specialist Margarita King.
For details, and to purchase tickets please call 888-532-2322 or online at www. lupusinternational. com. Tickets are available for $125 for one person, $200 for two.
Some of the auction items available include Hand Embroidered Silk Suzani from Bukhara. (Suzanis are traditionally made in Uzbekistan), 17th Century Painting from the circle of Phillip Peter Roos, known as Rosa Dativoli, 20th Century Chinese Ginger Jars with lids, and a beautiful watch from Tiffany's
Lupus International founded in 1983, is a primary resource for education and support of Lupus sufferers in Southern California. Lupus International serves eight Southern California counties: Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, San Diego, Riverside, Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo. During our 22 years, we have provided thousands of people with educational and supportive services.
Lupus affects more than 4 million people. Lupus (systemic Lupus erythematosus or SLE) is a chronic disease that can cause inflammation, pain, and tissue damage throughout the body. Lupus is an auto-immune disorder whereby the body's immune system attacks the recipient and manifests itself in a myriad of ways. The cause for this tragic disease is yet unknown, and there is currently no cure. Treatment is limited to symptomatic control, and toxic side effects to medication are quite common. When a person develops serious Lupus, they may have problems with their kidneys, heart, lungs or blood cells. Lupus can be difficult to diagnose and can mimic other diseases.
According to the Center for Disease Control, Lupus is three times more common in black women than in white women. It is also more common in women of Hispanic/Latina, Asian, and American Indian descent. Black and Hispanic/Latina women tend to develop symptoms at an earlier age than other women do. Awareness is a key element in the diagnosis of Lupus. It takes an average 4-5 years to be diagnosed. During this time, Lupus can attack the organs. In many cases, organ failure and loss of life can be prevented through early treatment.
Lupus International focuses on support and education for those who have lupus and their families. Communication is the key to understanding the critical needs of lupus sufferers. People need to be aware that while people with this illness look fine, the ravage of their bodies, the difficulty in daily living, the coping with severe pain are very tough to live with. A cure is desperately needed.
To learn more visit us at www. lupusinternational. com.
We look forward to seeing you there to support this worthy cause.
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