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Thirty-One Faces of Hope: Kimberly Ward

The lupus community includes people living with lupus, friends, family, and supporters across Georgia. For Lupus Awareness Month, we would like to highlight some of our lupus heroes and champions. 

Meet Kimberly Ward

I am Kimberly Ward, a Lupus Survivor.

I was diagnosed with Lupus at the age of 20. I was pregnant with my second daughter. There have been so many times that my reports weren’t favorable; yet here I stand. I am in remission and have been for 4 years; since then, I decided to return to school to be what all people need; a compassionate nurse.

I am thankful God has allowed me to complete nursing school; to have grandchildren and to walk out His divine purpose for my life. I am grateful for a wonderful support system; one that has prayed and walked out this miracle with me.

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