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Over 55,000 Georgians are living with lupus. Whether you are living with lupus or loving someone with lupus, we are here.

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The lupus community includes people living with lupus, friends, family and supporters across Georgia. For Lupus Awareness Month, we would like to highlight some of our lupus heroes and champions.

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Lupus Awareness Month is a name to be taken literally: it's the month of May where we all put in extra effort into letting the world know about lupus. We educate our communities and take to social media and let people know what lupus is, how it affects us and what we all can do about it.

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We are SO exited!! In 2022, we ventured into the world of live walks again and we were blown away by YOUR support. We are ready to get started with our 2023 campaigns, you can register today to join us!

Walk with Us in 2023!
Breaking news

Moments ago, the U.S. Senate voted to approve a fiscal year 2023 omnibus spending package which includes $22 million in federal funding for lupus research and education programs. The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to pass the bill tomorrow, clearing the way for it to be signed into law by the president before current government funding expires on Friday.

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A new online self-management program designed to help people with lupus build and enhance skills in four pillars of lupus self-management: managing symptoms, managing stress, managing medications and working with their healthcare team.

Give SELF a try now
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Check out the ways our passionate supporters across Georgia are turning their events into fundraisers benefitting the Lupus Foundation of America, Georgia Chapter. Imagine what you could do? Let us know if you are interested in hosting a third-party event, contact Teri Emond at temond@lfaga.org for more information.

Check Out Our Inspiring Third-Party Fundraisers
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The Lupus Foundation of America is offering a Community Health Worker Lupus Training and Certification Program. Your role in the community is incredibly important. We appreciate you taking the time to attend this training program to learn more about lupus. By doing so you are helping to raise awareness of this highly misunderstood disease, reduce the time to diagnosis, and to improve the quality of life for all those affected by lupus. 2023 training dates coming soon!

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Volunteer Opportunities

We have several upcoming opportunities to get involved with the Georgia Chapter, Sign up and we will keep you to date on the details.

Let's Talk About It

Let's Talk About It is a series of monthly webinars designed to provide you with important information about living with lupus and better managing your symptoms. Live webinars are accessible through a link provided after registration.

Be Fierce Take Control

You sleep plenty (you even nap), but you’re always tired. Some days, the pain in your joints and muscles makes you feel three times your age. You work hard and take care of business—but there are times when it feels like your body is fighting against you. Lupus can be like that. Learn More.

Take Charge Email Series

Take Charge is a weekly education email series for people with lupus, including those recently diagnosed. Each week for 12 weeks, you'll get an email from our Health Educators with tips and resources that can empower you to take charge of your health.

Support Groups in Georgia

IMPORTANT NOTE: The well being of our patients is our highest priority. Due to COVID-19 and in accordance with CDC guidelines, all support will be held via teleconference until further notice. Our Support Network is essential to all the Chapter’s efforts, working tirelessly to support patients, our programs and events and advocate for awareness.

Advocacy in Georgia

A lupus activist engages in educating their federal, state, and locally elected officials about the cruel mystery of lupus.  Whether through a letter, email, phone call, or face-to-face meetings with elected officials, lupus activists are the vital voice on legislation and policies issues impacting people with lupus and their families.  An activist’s voice makes a difference.

GOAL Research Cohort - Georgians Organized Against Lupus

The GOAL project, lead by the Division of Rheumatology at Emory University. to better understand how lupus may impact patients' lives. We need to hear from you to build the wealth of knowledge needed to transform health care and improve health outcomes.

GCLEA Georgia Council on Lupus Education and Awareness

The mission of the GCLEA is to improve the lives of Georgia residents who live with lupus by raising public education and awareness, improving access to resources for patients and family members, obtaining information that will inform current and future public health efforts, and increasing appropriate diagnosis of lupus by non-rheumatologists. Read more.


 

Up-to-Date News and Resources for Lupus and COVID-19

Stay up-to-date on coronavirus news, reliable information, and resources, all geared toward people affected by lupus. Even in these challenging times, we are here to support you.

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