affirm. 1  to state something solemnly before a court or magistrate, but without oath. 2  to ratify and accept a voidable transaction. ( 3 of an appellate court) to determine that the action of the lower court shall stand.
Lupus Awareness Month: May. M ay is Lupus Awareness Month -- a time for everyone to come together to raise awareness of lupus, an unpredictable and sometimes fatal disease, and show support for the estimated 1.5 million Americans and at least five million people worldwide affected by the disease.
The Lupus Foundation is holding a health and wellness symposium called Lupus: Living and Learning at El Dorado Park in Long Beach on June 2 from 10:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. The free program is open to people living with lupus, as well as their family and friends.