For Immediate Release Contact: J.C. VanderPutten-Bonner
January 26, 2007 516-783-3370

The Lupus Alliance of LI/Q announces their new Occasion Favors.

Bellmore, NY – If you are throwing a party and need favors, help those with lupus in need by

purchasing the new Occasion Favors offered by The Lupus Alliance of America LI/Q Affiliate. The

new Occasion Favors program is available to anyone who would like to offer a favor to their guests

while supporting those with lupus in their neighborhood. The favors can be used for any occasion

including Weddings, Showers, Anniversaries, Bar or Bat Mitzvahs, Sweet 16`s, and more.

In lieu of traditional favors many party hosts today wish to honor their guests by making a donation

to a charity, and now The Lupus Alliance can be the charity you choose for your next event.

Donation cards for each guest are printed with the host’s names as well as the date and name of

the occasion. You can call the Lupus office for further details on personalization. Minimum

donations start at 50 cards for $100.

For an additional fee hosts can include a purple lupus ribbon pin or a lupus bracelet along with the

donation card for each guest. Minimum donations start at 75 bracelets for $50 and 75 pins for

$100. Also available are decorative table sheets, size 8.5 X 11, and start at $50 for 12 sheets. Full

details, and examples including pricing for large parties is available on the Alliance`s website at

www.lupusliqueens.org.

The Lupus Alliance is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with lupus as well as

searching for a cure. The Occasion Favor program will help fund many of the Alliance`s direct

patient services, including children’s programs, financial assistance services, support groups and

more. If you have lupus and need help please call the Alliance at 516-783-3370 or 1-800-850-

9000 or e-mail them at info@lupusliqueens.org.

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