The Equalizer 2 Star Kazy Tauginas Joins The Lupus Foundation Of America's Walk To End Lupus Now

LOS ANGELES - Aug. 23, 2018 - PRLog -- THE EQUALIZER 2 STAR KAZY TAUGINAS TO JOIN THE LUPUS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA'S

WALK TO END LUPUS NOW® EVENT ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22^ND

Team Standing Eight Will Be Marching for a Life Free of Lupus

(Los Angeles, CA) – Actor Kazy Tauginas ("The Equalizer 2") has announced today that he will be participating in the Walk to End Lupus Now® event organized by the Lupus Foundation of America. The event will take place in Los Angeles on Saturday, September 22nd, bringing communities together to raise money for lupus research, increase awareness, and rally public support for those who suffer from the life-threatening disease.

Tauginas has been a lupus advocate for a long time, as his mother has been struggling with this cruel disease his entire life. "I'm really passionate about raising awareness because my mother has lupus," he explained. "I've watched her struggle and fight my entire life. My heart goes out to everyone who is affected by this disease. Lupies, know that you're not alone!"

To that end, Tauginas wrote, produced and starred in the multiple-award-winning short film, "Standing Eight." The film is about a boxer forced to retire and contend with life outside of the ring after being diagnosed with systemic lupus. He drew inspiration not only from his mother, but also from his days as a Golden Gloves boxer. The film will soon be released on Amazon, with the proceeds going to the Lupus Foundation of America.

Consequently, Tauginas has decided to gather some of his "Standing Eight" costars to create TEAM STANDING EIGHT especially for this event. To learn more about TEAM STANDING EIGHT, join the team, or make a donation, visit the team's page: http://lupus.convio.net/goto/teamstanding8

About Kazy Tauginas

Rising star Kazy Tauginas is a Chicago native, former restaurateur and Golden Gloves boxer-turned-actor. After trying his hand in the restaurant business, in 2009 Tauginas moved to NYC to pursue a career in acting and writing, a passion that led him to the New York Film Academy, where he graduated from their Conservatory Acting for Film. He has appeared in numerous theatre, film and television roles (view his IMDB page (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3522652/?ref_=nv_sr_1)), and can currently be seen as Ari in the blockbuster film, "The Equalizer 2."

About Lupus and Walk to End Lupus Now  event

Lupus is an unpredictable and misunderstood autoimmune disease that ravages different parts of the body.  It is difficult to diagnose, hard to live with and a challenge to treat. Its health effects can range from a skin rash to a heart attack, and can be fatal. Lupus has no known cause and no known cure, but affects an estimated 1.5 million Americans and is a leading cause of death among young women.

This year, the Lupus Foundation of America's walks celebrate the theme "Be Powerful," as each walk recognizes the strength of those affected by lupus and the power their communities have in supporting lupus research, awareness and resources. The LA walk will offer a family-friendly experience with activities, games for kids and entertainment leading up to the walk.

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