Is it inappropriate to beg my readers for money?

I sure hope not, because that exactly what I’m about to do.

On Saturday, September 26, I will be participating in this year’s Walk for Lupus Now® in Birmingham to benefit the Lupus Foundation of America, Mid-South Chapter.

I hope you ladies and gentlemen can help me reach my fundraising goal of $100.

A small donation of $10 would be more than enough.

The walk raises money for lupus research and for education and support services for people living with lupus. Lupus is an acute and chronic (lifelong) autoimmune disease in which the immune system is unbalanced, causing inflammation and tissue damage to virtually every organ system in the body. It affects an estimated 1.5 million Americans, including yours truly.

You can help me reach my goal by making a secure online donation. Just click on the link below and you will be taken to my personal donation page.

http://walkforlupusnow.kintera.org/birmingham/javacia

And if you live in Birmingham come walk with me so I won’t look like a loser who doesn’t have any friends!