About the Dorough Lupus Foundation

Howie Dorough (Backstreet Boys) established the Dorough Lupus Foundation in memory of his sister, Caroline Dorough-Cochran, who succumbed to the devastating disease, lupus. The Foundation's goal is to generate financial support for organizations and individuals dedicated to research into, treatment of, and public education about the disease. It also provides financial assistance to organizations that help people living with lupus who cannot afford treatment.

Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease, which causes inflammation of various parts of the body, especially the skin, joints, blood and kidneys. The immune system normally protects the body against viruses, bacteria and other foreign materials. In an autoimmune disease like lupus, the immune system loses its ability to tell the difference between foreign substances and it own cells and tissues. The immune system then makes anti-bodies directed against itself.

The intent of this particular site is to publicize activities undertaken by the Dorough Lupus Foundation in Canada.

Links

Official Dorough Lupus Foundation site - www.doroughlupusfoundation.org

DLF MySpace site - www.myspace.com/doroughlupusfoundation