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The Purple Ball is the Heartland Chapter's premier event and features a cocktail reception, premium open bar, delicious dinner, and dancing

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Summer Jam Girls Retreat

This retreat is for girls 12-19 who are living with lupus. Meet others your age for a transforming weekend filled with fun and friendship.

In-Person & Online Support Groups

Join fellow lupus warriors as we provide each other with support, encouragement, advice, and comfort. This is a great way to meet others living with lupus and know that you are not alone.

2024 National Lupus Advocacy Summit

Each year, the National Lupus Advocacy Summit brings together the entire lupus community in pursuit of our shared goal: a world without lupus. At the 2024 Summit, you'll help us build on our past successes and push for more.

SELF: Strategies to Embrace Living with Lupus Fearlessly

SELF is a free online self-management program designed to help people with lupus live their best life.

Subscribe to Take Charge

Life with lupus can be difficult at times. We created this series to introduce you to knowledge and skills that can help you better manage lupus and its every day challenges.

Newly Rebranded Campaign

Lupus Awareness Campaign Empowers Black/African American and Hispanic/Latina Women to Stop Ignoring Symptoms That Could Be Lupus-Related

Watch Recorded Programs and Webinars on YouTube

Did you miss a recent education program or webinar? Go to our YouTube Channel and watch what you missed.

Join Our Circle of Heroes Giving Club

Our Circle of Heroes are individuals and corporations who give generously to build a circle of caring and support around people with lupus so they know they are not alone.

Our Work in Lupus Research

Throughout our 40+ year history, the Lupus Foundation of America has made pioneering contributions toward ending the brutal impact of this misunderstood and unpredictable disease.

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