The Lupus Foundation of America, Piedmont Chapter (LFAPC) will host its annual Walk to End Lupus Now™ in Asheville at 5 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at Pack Square Park.

The Walk to End Lupus Now™ Kickoff Party will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28 at Scully’s Bar and Grille (13 Walnut St., in Asheville).

Those interested in participating can register as an individual or with a team. For more information, visit www.lupuslinks.org.

“This is a wonderful family-friendly event that is open to all ages and helps raise awareness of and funds for lupus,” said Christine John-Fuller, President and CEO of LFAPC. “We encourage the community to join our fight in helping to solve the cruel mystery behind this disease by walking with us and helping spread the word.”

Formerly known as Walk for ...