Join the Heartland Chapter

Join the Lupus Foundation of America's campaign to bring increased resources and attention to lupus.  By supporting your local LFA chapter - as a member, volunteer, advocate, or donor - you are joining the nation's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to finding the causes and cure for lupus.

Member

Click the link above to join the members of the Lupus Foundation of America - Heartland Chapter, serving eastern Kansas, Missouri and southern Illinois. To join offline, download and complete the LFA's Offline Donation Form (PDF), or call the office at 800-9LUPUS6 to make your donation by phone.

Volunteer

There are many opportunities to volunteer for the LFA, including special events, support group facilitation, peer-to-peer phone support, and administrative support. Whether you have a personal interest in supporting LFA, or would like to volunteer to complete hours for your school or civic/social organization, click the link above to download an application or call us today at (314) 644-2222 to have one mailed to you! You may also reach us toll-free at 800-9LUPUS6.

Advocacy & Legislation

The LFA Government Relations team is responsible for federal, state, and international legislation and issues that affect people with lupus. We work with Members of Congress at the federal level, as well as the state level to raise awareness and advocate for research funding.

There is no cure for lupus and no new drugs have been developed to treat lupus in almost 50 years! We will continue working with Congress and federal and state agencies to improve the lives of the more than 1.5 million Americans affected by lupus.

By becoming an advocate for lupus, you can:

• Advocate for constructive public policies that support lupus patients and their families.
• Broaden and strengthen the outreach of LFA's grassroots advocacy network to secure urgently needed increases in funding for research and education programs.
• Educate policymakers about the critical needs of lupus patients and their families.
• Collaborate with state and federal policymakers to establish and expand programs for people with lupus.
  

Legislative Priorities
Important government relations issues that affect people with lupus include:

• The Lupus Research, Education, Awareness, Communication, and Healthcare (REACH) Act
• Fluorescent Lights
•  Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act Appropriations
  

Donor

Your donation can give hope to those afflicted with lupus by supporting the programs and services with your monetary donation.

 

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