About Us
The Lupus Foundation of America, North Texas Chapter is part of a national force devoted to solving the cruel mystery of lupus while providing caring support to those who suffer from its brutal impact.
With the help of informed volunteers, lupus medical experts, and committed and caring supporters, we:
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support research and conduct education programs so everyone affected by lupus can have an improved quality of life;
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provide information to ensure people with lupus and their families get answers and health professionals know about new means to diagnose and manage the disease; and,
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conduct activities to increase awareness of lupus, rally public support for those who are affected by lupus, and advocate on their behalf.
Help Us Solve The Cruel Mystery!
If you join the fight, we will not have to concede victory to this terrible disease. With your support and involvement, we will be able to solve the cruel mystery of lupus in our lifetime and end its devastating impact on millions of lives.
A Comprehensive Strategy
Lupus is a complex disease that requires a comprehensive strategy. Our programs and services all have a common purpose: To improve the quality of life for all people affected by lupus.
Research
We raise money to support research through the Lupus Foundation of America’s National Research program, Bringing Down the Barriers™, which aggressively pursues an agenda to find answers to the most difficult questions and advance the science and medicine of lupus.
Education & Support Services
We answer questions about lupus, provide tools, resources, and referrals to doctors who treat lupus, and help guide individuals and families through the complexities of living with lupus and toward a better quality of life.
Awareness Efforts
We conduct outreach efforts and share stories of those who suffer from lupus to increase awareness of lupus, bring greater attention to the disease and its devastating impact, and rally public support to join the fight to end lupus.
Advocacy Efforts
We advocate on behalf of all people with lupus, their families, and the health professionals who care for them. We educate government officials and industry leaders on the urgent need to expand public and private investment in lupus research, education programs, and support services.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Officers 2012-2013:
Board Chair - Saundra Finley - Phi Chi Theta, Inc.
Board Vice Chair - Tracy Lee - Community Volunteer
Treasurer - Dolores English - English Associates Wholesale Jewelers
Secretary - Tonya Dixon Muraguri - Texas Instruments
Immediate Past Chair - Carolyn Teschemacher - Navigation Financial
President and CEO (ex-officio) - Tessie Holloway
Directors:
Dr. Leyka Barbosa - North Texas Joint Care, PA
Alice Camacho - Billy's Auto Sales
Vicki Henderson - BBVA Compass
Dr. Kim Peck - Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
Kim Pozderac - Texas Twist
Rachel Ziolkowski, Esq. - Gruber, Hurst, Johansen, Hail, Shank
Legal Advisor:
Elaine Brzezinski, Esq. - J.C. Penney
Medical Advisory Council:
Dr. Leyka Barbosa
Dr. Ben Chong
Dr. Jack Cohen
Dr. Melissa Costner
Dr. Jack Cush
Dr. Tom Geppert
Dr. David Karp
Dr. John Lavery
Dr. Katherine Madson
Dr. Robert Meador
Dr. Andres Quiceno
Dr. Jorge Roman la Torre
Dr. Scott Zashin
Staff:
Tessie Holloway, President and CEO
Brenda Dawson, Special Events Manager
Adrienne Kohlenberg, Community Outreach Coordinator
Welcome to the Lupus Foundation of America, North Texas Chapter (LFA). This website was created to provide you with the latest information about lupus. Whether you are person with lupus, family member, or a medical professional, this site will provide you with information on the LFA educational programs and other services.
Approximately 119,000 Texans are living with lupus. We depend greatly on the support of volunteers, physicians, and community partners that donate their time, knowledge and resources to bring public awareness of lupus to the North Texas communities.
The LFA, North Texas Chapter was founded in 1977 to provide services to lupus patients in Dallas Texas Texas
Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Sincerely,
Tessie Holloway, President and CEO
Lupus Foundation of America, North Texas Chapter
15660 N. Dallas Parkway, Suite 120
Dallas, Texas 75248
Voice: 469-374-0590
Lupus Foundation of America, North Texas Chapter
15660 N. Dallas Parkway, Suite 120
Dallas, Texas 75248
Voice: 469-374-0590
Toll-free 866-205-2369
Fax: 469-374-0794
Fax: 469-374-0794