Special Lupus Awareness Issue May 2017 | Page 15

While some people live with lupus for many years, within a year and a half of being diagnosed Nazy passed on. She was a very selfless person and remained ’til the end. I am convinced that Nazy knew she was dying but in an attempt to save us from the agony of her impending demise, she bore the burden alone. In her quest to kill this wolf, hers and others, Nazy participated in a drug trial study to help find a cure. Although a cure wasn’t found in her lifetime, her efforts were not in vain. Lupus is brutal. Although there is no cure for lupus yet, it can be controlled. Albeit no easy feat, there are many people with lupus who lead a full life. Like Felicia Leon whose journey and life with lupus is chronicled here. Help raise awareness. Know lupus. Cure lupus. No lupus. 15