As your new President, I am eager to continue along the path plotted by the Foundation's founders and my predecessors. I want to particularly recognize the stewardship of Past President Patricia Leece and express my gratitude for her personal support and encouragement.

As a Foundation, we are moving forward with Phase III of our Kidz Educational Project. As well, the Foundation continues to support important research at Toronto Western and is embarking upon a new partnership with Sick Kids hospital.

There are other hopeful signs of progress elsewhere. The likes of Colin Mochrie and Julian Lennon are lending their active and financial support to the cause. And news from the US regarding the drug Benlysta brings promise.

With the help of my fellow Board members, our dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers and Kathy in the office, we will continue to promote out mission in our shared mission to improve the lives of people living with lupus through advocacy education, public awareness, support and research. Remember - anyone can be a lupus advocate. 

I look forward to speaking with the perhaps meeting with you in the future. In the meantime, feel free to pass along your comments to the Foundation office.

Kind regards,
Tom Mather