☀️ DYK 40% to 70% of people with #lupus find that UV exposure makes their symptoms worse? From sunscreen to covering fluorescent bulbs with UV filters, there are steps you can take to protect yourself indoors and out. Learn more: buff.ly/zOUEu2N

Put yourSELF first this July! 💜 Use the free SELF app for four days this month and you could receive a LFA purple on-the-go bag and pillbox. Track #lupus symptoms, track medications, or read the Activity of the Day. Supplies are limited! Start today: buff.ly/AHj4ajB

Understanding clinical trial phases is one of the first steps to feeling confident about participation. Check out our breakdown of each phase and learn how your involvement could help move #lupus treatment forward. 🔗 Find a clinical trial near you: buff.ly/zDQKa96 #Rheumsky #Medsky

Meet Brian. After hospitals stays and a #lupus nephritis diagnosis, he wondered why treatments weren't tailored to his symptoms. RAY, Research Accelerated by You, gave him a voice in changing that. Your experience matters. Join Brian and sign up today: buff.ly/9v80lhV

#FactFriday 💜 Up to 7 in 10 people with #lupus find that UV rays from sunlight or indoor lighting make their symptoms worse. Knowing how to protect yourself indoors and out is an important part of managing lupus. Learn tips for managing photosensitivity: buff.ly/gpYRvnu

New research found that people with #lupus may face an increased risk of chronic kidney disease, even without lupus nephritis or kidney issues at diagnosis. Read the study: buff.ly/zT7vKqu

☀️ July is #UVAwarenessMonth! For many people with lupus, UV exposure is a year-round challenge. It can trigger flares, skin rashes, fatigue, and joint pain, from both sunlight and artificial indoor lighting. Learn more and stay tuned all July for more sun safety tips: buff.ly/oTkTLUm

This July, we're highlighting ways the #lupus community can drive treatment forward: participating in #lupusresearch. Meet Beverly. After losing access to medication, she joined a trial and found it far more accessible than expected. Read her story: buff.ly/QO73JTE

Happy #WorldSocialMediaDay! 🌍💜 Social media has changed the way we connect and show up for each other. From raising awareness to finding support, our platforms are a space where #lupus warriors are never alone. Follow us across all our channels: buff.ly/szG6JH8

As #MensHealthMonth comes to a close, we're reminded that every man living with #lupus deserves access to the resources, community, and support that makes a difference. 💜 From support groups to expert insights and personalized guidance, read our blog: buff.ly/r9ALELk

⏰ Today is the LAST DAY to earn your customizable Walk to End Lupus Now baseball jersey! 👟 Raise $500 by midnight and wear it at your walk. Every dollar brings us closer to ending #lupus — don't miss out. Register today: buff.ly/GNN7jeP

New research finds Saphnelo may help restore overall immune health in people with moderate-to-severe systemic #lupus erythematosus. Read the study:  buff.ly/aAhNNpE

We're proud to announce the 2026 Lupus Canada Catalyst Grant recipient, Dr. Knight. Her study will use a non-invasive brain imaging technology to understand cognitive dysfunction in children with #lupus to improve care and quality of life. 📖 Learn more: buff.ly/5aNLZWh

If your company has an employee matching gift program, you can maximize your support for the #lupus community throughout the year by doubling or even tripling your next donation to the Lupus Foundation of America! Visit our site to learn if your company has a similar program: buff.ly/0nqYhJr

💜🚨 48 hours left! Raise $500 by June 30 and earn your customizable #WalktoEndLupusNow baseball jersey. 👟 Cross that finish line wearing your name or your team while fighting to end #lupus. Get started today: buff.ly/GNN7jeP

😎 Today is #NationalSunglassesDay. For many #lupus warriors, sun protection is an everyday necessity. Up to 7 in 10 people with lupus have photosensitivity, meaning UV rays can trigger flares & other symptoms. Learn more about light sensitivity & lupus: buff.ly/vrgHtVn

For many men, a #lupus diagnosis comes with an unspoken pressure to minimize it. Watch as Jason reflects on how social conditioning around masculinity shaped the way he responded to his diagnosis. Watch the webinar: buff.ly/McJXIs8 #MensHealthMonth

Many thanks to @supervisorlusk for proclaiming May 2026 Lupus Awareness Month! It was wonderful to be able to receive the proclamation with Sara representing @lupus.org at @inovahealth in Alexandria. Many thanks to all who made this happen!

Can Benlysta help improve lupus-related thrombocytopenia? A new study finds the drug beneficial for people with active non-renal systemic lupus erythematosus. Read the study: buff.ly/Z3Afgbl

👟 Your jersey is waiting! Raise $500 by June 30 and earn your customizable #WalkToEndLupusNow baseball jersey. Personalize it with your name or team name and show up for the #lupus community in style. 💜 Find a walk and start fundraising today: buff.ly/GNN7jeP

We're proud to announce Reeve Bright as LFA's 2026 Men on a Mission Top Fundraiser! Reeve raised $17,000 in honor of his wife Anne, who was diagnosed with #lupus at 30. Join us in thanking the inaugural class of Men on a Mission & read more about Reeve: buff.ly/km0knBM

Yesterday, the House Appropriations Committee approved the Fiscal Year 2027 Defense Appropriations bill, including $10 million for the DoD Lupus Research Program (LRP). A major win for the #lupus community after the LRP was eliminated in 2025. Read more: buff.ly/G0akoBJ

LFA Ambassador Maya Johnson was featured by @MLB.com sharing her journey as a professional softball pitcher living with #lupus. After chemo to prevent kidney failure, she became the No. 3 overall pick in the 2026 AUSL draft. Read her story: buff.ly/fuikjMk

💜 How much do you know about #lupus? 🤔 Watch our quick video and see how many you get right! 💬 Comment your score and share this post to support lupus awareness. Learn more about lupus: buff.ly/efoNyet

💜 Keeping track of your medications with #lupus can feel overwhelming but our free SELF app is here to help. With a medication tracker, SELF helps you stay organized and track your symptoms before and after starting a new medication. Download SELF today: buff.ly/1FtbjJY

When Jamie was diagnosed with #lupus, he had a newborn at home and could barely get from his bed. Today, he participates in the Walk to End Lupus Now, National Lupus Advocacy Summit, and #lupusresearch. Watch his story: buff.ly/KHXIPsZ

🚨 One week left! Raise $500 by June 30 and earn your customizable #WalktoEndLupusNow baseball jersey — your name, your team, your community. Don't miss out! 👟💜 Find a walk near you and start fundraising today: buff.ly/LuPoWmz

RESEARCHERS❗️Do you know an early-career or seasoned #lupus researcher who should be acknowledged for their work? Nominations are open for our Evelyn V. Hess Award and Mary Betty Stevens Young Investigator Prize! Submit your nomination by July 20th: buff.ly/RW6jzhs #Rheumsky #Medsky

💪 Living with #lupus can make physical activity feel out of reach — but staying active can help ease symptoms. The key is finding what works for your body. Low-impact activities like walking, swimming and yoga are great places to start. Learn more: buff.ly/DUJuJpb

This #FathersDay, we're celebrating the fathers in our #lupus community who show up every day. Michael, father and co-facilitator of an LFA support group, has navigated fatherhood with #lupus by staying open, adaptable and intentional. Read his story: buff.ly/6NJm3bs

Today we celebrate #Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the US. Barriers in health care continue to prevent people of color from receiving the best care. Black/African American women are disproportionately impacted by #lupus.

June is #SclerodermaAwarenessMonth. For many people with #lupus, scleroderma is one of several conditions they may be managing at the same time — along with Sjögren's, Raynaud's, RA, and more. Learn about conditions that commonly overlap with lupus: buff.ly/gf6nbxN

🆕 A new episode of The Expert Series is live! Dr. Lockwood shares everything you need to know about steroids in #lupus treatment — why they're essential, the risks of long-term use, and how to build a plan right for you with your doctor. 🎧 Listen now: buff.ly/rMHWfKj

That's a wrap! Last month's #GameOnToEndLupus brought together more than 215 streamers across the globe, raising over $230K for #lupus research, education, and support. To every content creator, supporter, and viewer: thank you. 💜 See you next May!

👟💜 Like Bri, you could be walking this summer in your very own customizable #WalktoEndLupusNow baseball jersey. Two weeks left — raise $500 by June 30, rally your community, and make it yours. Sign up now: buff.ly/LuPoWmz

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Meet Rina. 💜 At 16, she thought the pain after soccer practice was just soreness — it wasn't. After multiple visits, she was diagnosed with #lupus. Today, she shows up for her students, even when her body is fighting against her. Read her story: buff.ly/XxDRijU

💜 We're halfway through #MensHealthMonth — and we want to make sure every man living with #lupus knows he's not alone. From support groups to expert resources and personalized guidance from our Health Educators, read our latest blog: buff.ly/gmX6Bgi

Today is #NationalChildrensDay. 💜 DYK #lupus tends to be more aggressive and severe in children than in adults? We're thinking of children living with lupus and the parents and caregivers showing up for them. Learn more about lupus in children: buff.ly/BcVfWi2

What is your life with #lupus like? 💜 We're looking for photos that show the experiences of people with lupus — the ups, the downs and everything in between. From doctor visits to butterfly rashes, we want to honor your journey. 📷 Submit your photos: buff.ly/9P8xp2L

💜 Meet Yousselyn. Diagnosed with #lupus at 8 years old, she shares the reality of life with lupus — the hard days in the infusion chair and the moments of joy with family in between. Share your life with lupus: buff.ly/9P8xp2L

If you live with #lupus, your family could make a difference in preventing lupus for future generations. CARE Lupus is a research study focused on women (18–49) who have a parent, sibling, or child with lupus — but do not have lupus themselves. Learn more: buff.ly/Ara4kvw

#FactFriday 💜 DYK #lupus can affect your oral health? People with lupus are more likely to experience dry mouth, gum disease, and mouth sores. Regular dental visits and reporting oral symptoms to your doctor are key. Learn more: buff.ly/5knsbiu

Can achieving and maintaining remission protect kidney health in #lupus nephritis? A new study finds it can. Read the study: buff.ly/8itv0YK

Ever wonder why you have #lupus or why there aren’t treatments specific to your lupus symptoms? Help answer these questions for yourself & the entire lupus community by joining our patient registry RAY (Research Accelerated by You) & shaping the future of lupus care. Learn more: buff.ly/wxjlRdc

Update: #EULAR2026 late-breaking results from the Phase 1 study of CLN-978 show clinical benefit after a single target dose in people with refractory systemic #lupus erythematosus. Read the announcement: buff.ly/6GO2dmW

Late yesterday, the U.S. House Appropriations Committee voted to increase Fiscal Year 2027 funding for #lupus programs at the HHS, providing a total of $19 million for lupus programs at CDC and OMH. Read more about this victory in our latest advocacy update: buff.ly/N96eUxV

The sun is out — but for people with #lupus that comes with extra precautions. UV exposure can trigger flares and worsen symptoms. Our Health Education Specialists are here to help for free connecting you with non-medical resources. Reach out today: buff.ly/VP1ZZRq

💜 Something feels off, but you can't quite explain it. Fatigue. Joint pain. A rash that comes and goes. If you've been wondering whether it could be #lupus, you're not alone — and answers are out there. Learn what to look for and next steps: buff.ly/rcN657n

Update: New analysis of dapirolizumab pegol (DZP) shows the drug improves disease activity in people with #lupus along with standard of care. Read the announcement: buff.ly/7Lp0hPT