About the LFA, Iowa Chapter

The Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) is the nation's leading nonprofit voluntary health organization dedicated to finding the causes of and cure for lupus and providing support and services to all people affected by lupus. See the ten reasons why the LFA is leading the way!

Who we are

The Iowa Chapter is proud to be led by a strong Board of Directors  who provide governance, strategic advice and development assistance.

In addition, the Medical/Scientific Advisory Council is an organization of physicians and health care workers devoted to the treatment of lupus and related diseases with two main goals: 1) to educate patients as well as the general public throughout the state of Iowa, and 2) to support research that fosters excellence in the care of patients or advances our understanding of the disease.

We have a passionate volunteer leadership, many of whom are new to the organization, and all are dedicated to growing our programs and support of the 17,000 with lupus. From new chapter board members, support group leaders, media and community partners to Walk and other committee members, the number of people supporting the chapter grows every day! Some of our chapter programs include:

• Lupus Advocacy Day- in Washington DC, March 2nd and 3rd.

• Our third Walk for Lupus Now in Fall 2009.

• Coming soon: Educational seminars.

• Support Groups exist statewide.

We are the only statewide valuable resource for lupus patients, providing thousands with educational information, referrals, resources, support groups and educational programs. We know that lupus is under-researched, under-funded and under-recognized. Nationally, our advocacy efforts have led to increased lupus research funding of $6.5 million. The LFA's direct funding of research has grown 100 percent in the past 3 years with $2 million in direct support to lupus research. Iowa’s Walk for Lupus Now in 2007 went to research.

We know our volunteers are our greatest resource. We hope that you will help us to change people’s lives by volunteering. Please get involved and make a difference. Together we can provide hope for a future without lupus and help to everyone living with lupus until that day comes.

Contact Us:

Phone: 515-279-3048

Toll Free 888-279-3048 (within IA only)

Email: Info@LupusIA.org

Mailing Address: PO Box 13174; Des Moines, IA 50310

Office Address: 3839 Merle Hay Rd.; Des Moines, IA 50310

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