Health & Wellness
Founder of Unheard Voices to speak on Lupus awareness at Long Branch Public Library
Did you know the month of May is Lupus Awareness Month?
The founder of Unheard Voices Magazine will be speaking tomorrow at the Long Branch Public Library on Lupus Awareness in memory of his wife Renee’ Covin.
A portrait that was painted in her memory, along with other portraits by artist Alcadio Laquer are currently on artistic display at the library.
The event will take place May 22 from 5:00pm – 7:00pm, and will livestream right here on Unheard Voices.
May is Lupus Awareness Month
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can affect various parts of the body, especially the skin, joints, blood, and kidneys.
However, Lupus can affect any major organ inside the body. With Lupus, something goes wrong with the immune system, which is part of the body that helps fight infections like bacteria, viruses, and germ.
The two most common types of Lupus are, Systemic lupus and Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus.
The most common of the two, systemic lupus, involves more serious complications of major organs.
Renee battled the disease for more than 30 years, but unfortunately passed away at the age of 41 on August 14, 2000.
Neptune Township, New Jersey has designated August 18 as Renee Covin’s Day.
The founder of Unheard Voices and family uses this day to honor Renée’s memory and raise awareness on Lupus.
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