Lupus Foundation of America is the only national force devoted to solving the mystery of lupus while giving support to those who suffer from its brutal impact.
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🆕 A new episode of The Expert Series is live!
Dr. George Tsokos explains how #lupus arthritis differs from other forms of arthritis and discusses common symptoms, flare triggers, lifestyle strategies, and more.
🎧 Listen now: buff.ly/QSk3cQM
This episode of The Expert Series was sponsored by @Biogen. The Lupus Foundation of America would like to thank Biogen for their support of education programs for people with lupus.
Join us in recognizing #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth! 💜 #Lupus disproportionately affects American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities.
Explore our latest blog for resources to help raise awareness and improve outcomes: buff.ly/vJIJvTa
🏃💜 NYC, come cheer with us! Our Racing to End Lupus team is taking on the TCS @NYCMarathon tomorrow!
📍 Join our cheer section in Long Island City, Queens, just before mile 14 at Vernon Blvd & 47th Rd. Look for our purple Racing to End Lupus signs and banners!
#TCSNYCMarathon
The #WalkToEndLupusNow community continues to make an incredible impact this season! 💜
Join us in recognizing the top fundraising teams and individual walkers leading the way so far.
Find ways to get involved: buff.ly/s2rMhX2
San Diego, here we come! 🎮💜 We’re headed to #TwitchCon in just two weeks.
Stop by booth 3444-CH in the Charity Zone to meet the team, connect with the community and learn how you can join the fight against #lupus through #GameOnToEndLupus.
#FactFriday 💜 Understanding #lupus and its impact on children can help parents make informed decisions about their care. Staying informed about symptoms, treatment and daily health needs is an important part of managing the disease.
Learn more: buff.ly/JKZ1HCz
Want to take part in a #lupus study? A new clinical research study is now evaluating the safety and effectiveness of an investigational medication in adults with lupus.
Answer a few questions and see if you qualify: buff.ly/BwtgvTH
Meet Joanna. 💜 Diagnosed with RA and #lupus at 24, she remembers being terrified and wondering if her life was over before it started. At 40 now, she has earned a doctorate, traveled the world, and chosen to fight every single day.
Read her full story: buff.ly/jZbGrK5
Fate Therapeutics (@FateThx) announced early results for FT819, an investigational CAR T-cell therapy that showed encouraging kidney responses in adults with active #lupus nephritis.
Findings offer hope for future treatment. Read the announcement: buff.ly/rCulq0I
💜 Meet Coralline. Diagnosed with #lupus at 3. Through LFA, she found information on research, support groups, and more. Her photos reflect the realities of childhood lupus and what it means to grow up managing the disease.
➡️ Share your life with lupus: buff.ly/FGScCSE
💜 Calling clinics and healthcare providers serving people with #lupus!
We’re offering up to $9,000 to eligible clinical settings to help connect patients with free, evidence-based lupus self-management resources through referrals.
📅 Apply by 12/1: buff.ly/veUSfWo
🏃💜 2026 Racing to End Lupus runner Nathan Lechner was featured in 07090 Connect! He’s taking on the 2026 TCS @NYCMarathon to raise lupus awareness and funds for research, inspired by his family’s connection to lupus.
Read his story: buff.ly/MZR3Esw
#TCSNYCMarathon
Lupus Foundation of America retweeted
We were proud to join the lupus community in Boston for the 2026 Walk to End Lupus Now, hosted by @LupusOrg. We’re grateful to stand with patients, families, advocates, and supporters working toward a better future for people living with lupus. #WalktoEndLupusNow
How does #lupus affect the body? 🤔 Put your knowledge to the test with this quick quiz and let us know how many you got right in the comments!
Lupus can affect any part of the body, including the skin, joints, kidneys, and more. Learn more: buff.ly/jyCWc8y
LFA marked 20 years of Medicare Part D at MAPRx’s 20th Anniversary Summit. The message was clear: patient voices must stay central to conversations about access and affordability.
Read the highlights from the event: buff.ly/NdbThP4
Are mental health conditions common in people with systemic #lupus erythematosus? A new study finds conditions are common along with higher acute care usage. Read the study: buff.ly/d8PWXMF
💜 #Lupus warrior Marci joined @KENS5 to share her story and spread the word about the San Antonio Walk to End Lupus Now happening this Saturday, October 24.
Hear from Marci and learn how to join us: buff.ly/ycQLckG
💜 Meet Ambra, a lupus warrior diagnosed at 20. From hospital visits and swelling to everyday moments, her photos show the many sides of life with #lupus.
➡️ Share your life with lupus: buff.ly/FGScCSE
New research in adults with #SLE suggests that commonly used patient-reported outcome measures do not all respond equally to changes in disease activity over time. Read the study: buff.ly/Nuxd3Ux
