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Lupus is one of many disorders of the immune system known as autoimmune diseases. In autoimmune diseases, the immune system turns against parts of the body it is designed to protect.

This leads to inflammation and damage to various body tissues. Lupus can affect many parts of the body, including the joints, skin, kidneys, heart, lungs, blood vessels, and brain.

Although people with the disease may have many different symptoms, some of the most common ones include extreme fatigue, painful or swollen joints (arthritis), unexplained fever, skin rashes, and kidney problems.

Julian Lennon and James Scott Cook have a connection to lupus. James’ 92-year-old grandmother, Lucy Cook has lupus, and Julian’s childhood friend, Lucy Vodden, who passed away from lupus.
Most people know the story how as a very young child Julian brought home a crayon picture of Lucy Vodden, That lead to, John Lennon, to pen one of his most famous songs “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds.”
To honor both of these women Julian and Scott released the song, “LUCY,” to donate a portion of the proceeds to lupus research,
for the Lupus Foundation of America and the St. Thomas Lupus Trust in Great Britain. Until March 15, 2010, 100 percent of the proceeds from iTunes will be donated to lupus research…. Download Lucy Here