Social "Butterfly" Wednesday

If you know Shanelle Gabriel, you know she's no stranger to elleELLEeye.  You may also know that May is National Lupus Awareness Month.  In the efforts to help raise money and awareness, Shanelle will be hosting an After-work Social Event to benefit the Alliance for Lupus Research.

Here are the details: Wednesday, May 18th || Honey Lounge || 243 West 14th St. New York, NY 10011 || Hosted by Shanelle Gabriel (Singer / HBO Def Poet/ Lyricist) || Music by the one and only DJ COMMISH || Suggested donation: $10+ (All door proceeds go to the Alliance for Lupus Research) || 21+ Over Only

|| Dress code: Sexy and chic, Gents: Collared shirt, No sneakers, No hats || Drink and food specials all night! || Also, bracelets and information on Lupus will be distributed

Lupus is an auto-immune disease that affects 1.5 million Americans each year. Join us as we raise money for a cure

Visit: www.shanellegabriel.com/Lupus for more information

Not in NYC or busy that night? Please still DONATE for a cure for LUPUS by visiting: www.walk.lupusresearch.org/goto/shanellegabriel2011


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eyeWatch: Crushing Hard

A phenomenal woman, that's who she is, but it doesn't stop there. She's an advocate for lupus awareness, a singer and a great poet. In honor of National Poetry Month we want to reintroduce you to Shanelle Gabriel.

If you love a good poem on relationships and love, Shanelle's got you covered. No matter who you are, it's safe to say that you've had a crush before. I've had a few and when I heard this poem I felt like I wrote it. If you haven't experienced a crush, maybe Shanelle will be able to illustrate what it's like in her piece "Crushing Hard". Check it out, leave your thoughts and feel free to share it with others. Happy watching!

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Check out our past interview with Shanelle here

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eyeAm AWARE

In the month of October, Breast Cancer Awareness usually wins the popular vote for awareness. But, breast cancer isn't the only disease that is acknowledged during this month. October is also National Lupus Awareness Month. We've listed some facts about both diseases below. If you know anyone or if you were affected by Lupus or breast cancer, make sure you spread the word!

The facts:
Lupus: In lupus, the immune system loses its ability to tell the difference between foreign substances, such as viruses or bacteria, and the body’s healthy tissue. The result is the production of auto antibodies that attack healthy tissue.

African Americans, Hispanics/Latinas, Asians, and Native Americans are two or three times more likely to develop lupus than Caucasians; however, lupus affects people of all races and ethnicities. You can find more Lupus facts here.

Breast cancer: Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in women between the ages of 15 and 54, and the second cause of cancer death in women 55 to 74.

A breast cancer is a malignant tumor that starts from cells of the breast. A malignant tumor is a group of cancer cells that may grow into (invade) surrounding tissues or spread (metastasize) to distant areas of the body. Breast cancer occurs mainly in women, but men can get it, too. Many people do not realize that men have breast tissue and that they can develop breast cancer. You can find more breast cancer facts here.

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"Walk for Lupus"

The 2010 Walk for Lupus will be taking place on June 5th, in Northern New Jersey to raise money for The Alliance for Lupus Research. A friend of elleELLEeye, Shanelle Gabriel, is heading a team called Creative Movement.

If you'd be interested in helping raise money and walking to save lives, here's your chance! Go to the Lupus Research Website and click "Register". When asked, search for Creative Movement as the team you wish to join.

If you need more information, feel free to drop a comment or email us at elleelleeye@gmail.com. You can also go to the Lupus Research Website to find out where walks will be in your area.

Visit Shanelle's Website

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