ACT/UCT LUPUS ONTARIO Our organization has a proud history of partnership with Lupus dating back to the late 70s when a Provincial Meeting of the Ontario Clubs was held and the discussion of how our hundreds of members in various committees could collectively better serve these communities. Geoff Carr, a very active North Bay Member suggested ACT/UCT name a Provincial Charity and Lupus was selected. Over the years hundreds of thousands of dollars have gone into this fellowship award to enable one selected Medical Doctor from around the world each year to work on clinical Medical Research in Toronto...each year our ACT/UCT clubs contribute to this fellowship award program. ACT/ UCT are proud to assist in providing educational information and to support Lupus Ontario. The initial printing was funded by Lupus Ontario in 2009 in honour of their thirty years serving the Lupus Community. This current revision is support- ed by ACT/UCT, Sudbury. Our thanks are extended to our Medical Advisors, Dr. Linda Hiraki and Dr. Earl Silverman from the Hospital for Sick Children, and Dr. Murray Urowitz from the Centre for Prognosis Studies in the Rheumatic Diseases at To- ronto Western Hospital. They have reviewed the “Living Well with Lupus” Facts Booklet to ensure the information provided is accurate. A special Thank You to Honey Agar and Frances Gotkin, the Founders of Lupus Ontario. Disclaimer: Lupus Ontario does not offer medical service or advice. The material found in this booklet is intended for educational and informational purposes only. Patients are urged to contact their physician or healthcare professional with any questions or concerns they may have 2