Lunch In the Loop Fundraiser

Educating And Empowering Those with Lupus

Kount Teens 2 Mentor will be hosting “Lunch in the Loop Walk.” which is a fundraiser event in support for Lupus Awareness Month. The “Lunch in the Loop Walk” will be a family fun-filled event with impactful information for all who attend. The event will kick off with a 3K walk followed by lunch, live music, and a guest speaker on Saturday May 27, 2023 in Charles Johnson Park in Monroe, Louisiana, from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. Sponsorship opportunities and registration information can be found on our website http://www.kountteens2.org or by calling 318-602-0902.

Our goal is to advocate awareness, show support, and bring recognition to the many lupus warriors in our community living with this mysterious disease.

According to the lupus foundation of America, there are 1.5 million Americans living with lupus, and there is an estimate of 16,000 new cases reported each year. Among people of color who are affected with lupus, studies have shown that African –American men and women have the highest incidence rate for the disease.

“Although lupus is a genetic disease, we know that people with lupus can take steps to manage their disease and prevent or minimize its effects. That is why we created this walk, to bring awareness and empowerment to those in our community about lupus and ways to support the cause,” says Jonee’ Williams founder of Kount Teens 2 Mentor.

Kount Teens 2 Mentoring Organization, established in 2019, is a 501(3) c, a non-profit organization headquartered in Monroe, Louisiana. The purpose of our organization is to instill hope, provide guidance, and equip our youth with life skills that will be sufficient in promoting growth and the development of healthy choices as they prepare to face life’s challenges. We offer youth new strategies for facilitating productive dialogue about various issues in the community and the world. It is our goal to serve as instructors by sharing knowledge and tools that will assist our youth in navigating successfully through life’s journeys.