Advocacy Network
The Advocacy Network ensures lupus concerns remain at the forefront of state and federal legislators. Advocacy Network Volunteers will educate legislators about lupus and our needs in Illinois. Training is offered twice a year and includes an overview of LFAI advocacy concerns, educational materials and even time to practice meeting with your legislator! Advocacy Network Volunteers are asked to contact their legislators twice annually.
Contact Sonya Loynachan at sonya@lupusil.org or 312-542-0002 to find out more.
Advocacy Success
The Illinois House passed a Resolution declaring May Lupus Awareness Month in the 95th General Assembly. The Illinois Senate passed the Resolution in the 96th Assembly.
2009 State Advocacy Day
Forty lupus advocates participated in the LFAI's 2nd Annual State Advocacy Day in Springfield on Thursday, March 12, 2009. Lupus advocates talked to their State Senators and Representatives about lupus awareness. Click here to check out photos of the event.
Current Advocacy Opportunities
Lupus Awareness and Education Bills
Click here to learn more about HB4587!
Click here to learn more about HB4587 in the Illinois Senate!
Click here to download 2010 Advocacy forms!
LFA's Advocacy Opportunities!
Please click here to learn more about the LFA's advocacy efforts in Washington D.C.