Easy bruising or frequent nosebleeds? They could be signs of thrombocytopenia — when your platelet count is too low. People with #lupus are at increased risk because lupus can lower platelet levels. The good news: treatments are available. 📖 Learn more: buff.ly/6rLCnvM

AstraZeneca’s Phase III TULIP-SC trial of SAPHNELO for treatment of people with #lupus has met its primary endpoint. Subcutaneous administration of the drug, reduced disease activity. Read the press release:

💜 YOU made it possible. From advancing treatments to expanding care, our mission is powered by you. The 2025 Annual Impact Report reflects the strength, action & voice of our #lupus community —donors, volunteers, ambassadors and warriors. 🔗 Read how we’re driving change together: buff.ly/xfWZLUy

💜 Este #MesDeLaHerenciaHispana, creamos conciencia sobre síntomas del #lupus y la detección temprana. El lupus afecta muchas áreas del cuerpo incluida la piel y los riñones. Comparte esta gráfica y ayuda a otros a reconocer los signos. Lea más: buff.ly/UbtAJqo

💜 As September ends, we reflect on all your support has made possible & prepare for the year ahead. Your gift before Sept 30 lays the foundation for breakthroughs to come—creating better treatments, brighter outcomes & hope for a cure. 🌟 Give today: buff.ly/JCy4FmB

💜 Fall #WalktoEndLupusNow is here — and we want to see it through YOUR lens! 📸 Share your favorite moments from walk — from team selfies and signs to big smiles and purple walk outfits. Help keep the energy going all season long. 👉 Submit your photos here: buff.ly/pQaYi8J

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/RX1bXva

Meet Nuntaya. 💜 Diagnosed with #lupus at 19, her story is captured in hospital wristbands, long medication lists, and moments at home. 📸 Whether it’s a photo of a symptom, a hospital, or a smile at an LFA event, your story matters. Share your journey: buff.ly/MMSFn5v

💜 Este #MesDeLaHerenciaHispana, honramos las voces, cultura y resiliencia de la comunidad hispana/latina en su lucha contra el #lupus. Explora recursos, programas y grupos de apoyo : descubre cómo trabajamos para construir comunidad. 👉 Lee nuestro blog: buff.ly/wkzW3jO

💜 Baltimore is walking for lupus! WMAR2 News featured the upcoming Walk to End Lupus Now, happening THIS Saturday, Sept. 20 at Canton Waterfront Park. Watch the full feature and register to walk: buff.ly/f3nam9U

For many #lupus warriors, the reason to join #WalktoEndLupusNow is personal. Some walk for them, others for loved ones, & many for both. Every step brings us closer to a future free of lupus. Why are you walking this year? Reply & find your walk today: buff.ly/0hNDAjs

💜 #FactFriday: Cannabis may help some people with #lupus manage pain or swelling — but research is limited. Be sure to talk to your doctor and check your state’s laws. 📖 Learn more about cannabis and lupus research: buff.ly/RI89SOH

💜 This #HispanicHeritageMonth, we’re uplifting lupus warrior & LFA ambassador Nikki Santiago, who’s breaking barriers in research & advocacy. Her story reminds us that science must reflect all voices. 📖 Read more & get involved: buff.ly/1qx9PSy

Navigating health insurance is challenging but we're here to help. Today at the Autoimmune Association's Community Summit, Ashley Holden, LFA’s Health Education Manager, will break down coverage — giving you tools to make confident decisions. Register now: buff.ly/eyHaZDX

Rashes. Scarring. Stares from strangers. For people with #lupus, impacts on the skin can be painful physically and emotionally. 🔗 This #SkincareAwarenessMonth, learn about treatments, alternative therapies, adjusting to change, and more: buff.ly/ezJpGGn

The #WalktoEndLupusNow fall season is underway! The first walks brought so much energy and inspiration. Check out the photos and find an upcoming walk near you: buff.ly/0hNDAjs

We were honored to host two workshops with the Oklahoma Area Association of CHRs within the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. 💜 Sessions covered lupus basics, lupus in AI/AN communities & hands-on training to help CHRs support people with lupus.

Study finds systemic #lupus erythematosus associated with adverse outcomes in right heart failure. Read the study:

Sexual health can be impacted by lupus or medications used to treat it, yet it's often not talked about enough. Join us Oct. 16 a candid and empowering webinar on navigating sex, intimacy, and self-confidence while living with lupus. Register today: buff.ly/ezDEKpC

A new study finds Epstein-Barr Virus infection, especially its reactivation markers, may significantly contribute to the development and progression of systemic #lupus erythematosus. Read the study:

Beautiful day in Portland,OR yesturday. Thanks to my husband Juan for walking with me and for donors that helped me reach my fundraising goal to support more research to find a cure for lupus. Great to meet other lupus warriors and share our stories. #wtelnportland #walktoendlupus

The second annual Twin Cities Walk To End Lupus today was amazing! Such a great turnout! 💜 @lupus.org

#walktoendlupus Beautiful walk in Portland with my best friend, supporter and husband.

El #lupus impacta a la comunidad hispana profundamente. Este #MesDeLaHerenciaHispana y durante todo el año, proporcionamos apoyo a través de recursos y Educadoras de la Salud, como Lety. Contáctala hoy: buff.ly/UZdglMJ

Happy #PositiveThinkingDay to our incredible lupus community! 💪 💜 Your unwavering strength and resilience inspire us all. Spread some positivity for others who may be having a hard day in the reply section below! ⬇️

Meet Nevaeh. 💜 Living with #lupus since high school, she shares how the Broadus Collection x LFA scarf connects with lupus warriors. For her, it’s more than a scarf. It’s awareness & strength. 15% of each CVS sale supports LFA. Order yours today: buff.ly/wBMsErT

Meet Ashara 💜 Diagnosed with discoid #lupus. The rollercoaster of symptoms tested her confidence, but also taught her resilience. 🔗 This #SkincareAwarenessMonth, she opens up about scars and invisible struggles of lupus. Read her story of strength and breaking stigma: buff.ly/OAcZOp0

From diagnosis to advocacy, Ivette has turned her #lupus journey into action. She attended her local Walk with her son and involved her workplace to raise awareness nationwide. Read her story and register for a walk in your area: buff.ly/DhJMc1y

Are you struggling to manage your #lupus symptoms? We’re here to help! Our free SELF app offers techniques, strategies, activities, as well as a symptom tracker. Sign up for SELF and select “managing symptoms”: buff.ly/tE79vJd

Have you ever had trouble concentrating or had memory problems? You may have experienced "lupus fog." 70-80% of people with lupus experience lupus fog at some point. We offer strategies to help you cope with your symptoms! Learn more: buff.ly/XtJrlZh

Study finds increased risk of severe maternal morbidity in US Veterans with #lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. Read the study:

If you are feeling overwhelmed & hopeless, help is available. You can speak to someone at any time of the day or night by calling the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 9-8-8 or texting "Home" to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741. It's free & confidential. #SuicidePreventionDay

📢 Early this morning, the U.S. House Appropriations Committee passed its fiscal year 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education funding bill, increasing funding for #lupus programs at the CDC and Office of Minority Health: buff.ly/DkgNW7y

Navigating healthcare can feel overwhelming, but knowing how to self-advocate empowers you to make informed decisions about your health. On #WorldPatientSafetyDay, learn steps on how to speak up for your rights and take control of your #lupus journey: buff.ly/c2kMrQi

💜 #WalktoEndLupusNow in Chicago is almost here! 🎥 Joan Pendleton, Midwest Director of Development & team captain Tonia Collins joined Samantha Chatman on ABC 7 Chicago to share why it matters: buff.ly/gSTV8BZ 👟 Join us and find a walk near you: buff.ly/4dI2J5P

DYK that September is #PainAwarenessMonth? We're here to help with some steps that you can take to feel better! Read here to learn how you can manage your #lupus pain with the help of a doctor or at home: buff.ly/6ZlPTXw

👣 #Lupus can affect every part of your body, including your feet. Jacklyn Cantu shares how her lupus journey began with foot pain and swelling, leading to a life-changing diagnosis. Learn more about common foot complications for those living with lupus: buff.ly/SEcKqP8

Shoutout to the top fundraising teams & walkers powering the fight against lupus! The #WalktoEndLupusNow season is underway—join in today: buff.ly/4dI2J5P

Meet our 2025 TCS New York City Marathon team! Each runner has an inspiring story and a powerful reason why they are Racing to End #Lupus. Read their journeys: buff.ly/nHGYCXI

Thank you to everyone who joined our Lupus & You event on aging with purpose! Missed the event? No worries! Catch the recording and event resources here: buff.ly/6WMvIqY

The first fall #WalktoEndLupusNow events kick off this weekend! Register today and join the movement to end lupus: buff.ly/4dI2J5P

💜 This #YogaAwarenessMonth, we’re highlighting how yoga supports people with #lupus — easing joint pain, reducing stress & building balance. 👉 Lupus warrior Victoria Gibbs and Michele, instructor and LFA staff member, share how yoga empowers healing: buff.ly/V5Dnz35

Tonight’s the night – join us at 7PM ET for our free Lupus & You event on aging with purpose! Hear from our speakers as they discuss how to take charge of your health, lifestyle, and purpose at every stage of life! Register now and we’ll see you virtually tonight! buff.ly/D0VZ0uo

🎉 Congratulations to our prize pack winners! 💜 Thank you to everyone who registered and raised funds for Walk to End Lupus Now. There’s still plenty of time to find a walk near you and fundraise - raise $100 and earn your walk t-shirt. Register today: buff.ly/4dI2J5P

💜 Team Sota has raised $1,500 through a training fundraiser class—and they’re not stopping there! On Sept. 13, they’ll join the Twin Cities Walk to End Lupus Now in honor of Stephanie, who has bravely battled #lupus since age 16. ➡️ Find a walk near you: buff.ly/4dI2J5P

It’s not too late to register for our Lupus & You event tomorrow night, which will examine how to take charge of your health, lifestyle, and purpose at every stage of life. Register today! ⬇️ buff.ly/D0VZ0uo

A new study shows that #lupus anticoagulant and anti-β2 glycoprotein I antibodies are effective in identifying complications in pregnancy in healthy women. Read the study:

📣 New Free Course for Nurses! Our CNE-accredited Lupus Education for Nurses course is now live — on-demand training designed to support nurses in diagnosis, treatment, & mental health care for people with lupus. 🩺 Learn more & share with your network: buff.ly/gNvBJeD

Living with #lupus can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to understand it after diagnosis. 💜 Our “Understanding Lupus” page breaks it all down: what lupus is, how it’s diagnosed, what symptoms to look for, and how to manage daily life. 🔗 Start here: buff.ly/1qAIYow

🎉 Here are August's top 20 Facebook birthday fundraisers! We’re so grateful for your dedication and impact. 🎂 Got a birthday coming up? Celebrate with a fundraiser for the Lupus Foundation of America! Fuel #lupus research, support, education, and more: lupus.org/facebook