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This resolution proclaims May 10th, 2025, as "Lupus Day" in Rhode Island, acknowledging lupus as a serious autoimmune disease that primarily affects women between 15 and 45 years old, impacting approximately 1.5 million Americans and over five million people worldwide. The resolution highlights the challenges faced by lupus patients, including delayed diagnoses due to limited physician awareness and low public understanding of the disease's symptoms. By designating this specific day, the Rhode Island House of Representatives aims to raise global awareness about lupus, its impact on patients, and the urgent need for improved medical communication and multidisciplinary care. Additionally, the resolution urges support for charitable donations to the Lupus Foundation of America and other organizations engaged in lupus research and patient services, and instructs the Secretary of State to transmit a certified copy of the resolution to the Foundation's Connecticut Chapter.

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