LA Lupus Lady Finding the Flair

Mack the Molecule explains “What are T cells?” in this short video found in our newly created Lupus Glossary.  .

Click the picture of Karen speaking to the Congressional Lupus Caucus for the full story.

While applying your sunscreen before getting in the pool, talk about why you are getting in on it with a virtual walk (or event).  Now is the time to get creative and have fun.  You may choose to “Strike Out Lupus” with a bowling or baseball themed event or walk around a local park or landmark, hosting an open house works too.  The details are up to you.  Remember that 100% of every dollar raised through each virtual walk goes directly to fund lupus research programs.

Having Lupus means many things change, and a lot of them are invisible. Unlike having cancer or being hurt in an accident, most people do not understand even a little about Lupus and its effects, and of those that think they know, many are… actually mis-informed. In the spirit of informing those...

We had a busy and fun Lupus Awareness Month 2012.  From Collaborating for a Cure on World Lupus Day to our “Walk with Us to Cure Lupus” Walk events across the country, we hope you enjoy the video! 

Kelly Ripa is in on it!  Are you?  The Get In On It campaign from the Alliance for Lupus Research launched on World Lupus Day 2011.  Get In On It inspires people to take action and rally behind our mission to find better treatments and a cure for lupus.  Lupus affects over 5 million people worldwide.

The Alliance for Lupus Research “Collaborating for a Cure” meetings and reception took place on World Lupus Day, May 10, 2012!  Researchers gathered to discuss and celebrate the latest research advances in lupus.