💜 Meet Stephanie. Diagnosed with #lupus at 12, she spent years searching for answers while managing symptoms no one around her understood. She shares her story to remind others they’re not alone and lupus does not define them. 👉 Read her full story: buff.ly/vnopGga

As the year comes to a close, people are asked what they’d like as a gift. If advocating for #lupus matters to you, help with costs can make attending the Lupus Foundation of America’s National #LupusAdvocacy Summit possible. Read our fundraising tips: buff.ly/53sdyMr

💜 One last gift this year can make a powerful difference for #lupus warriors. Now through Dec 31, every donation is matched up to $100K. Doubling your impact and doubling hope. 👉 Make your year-end gift and help us start 2026 with strength and support: buff.ly/AzDFyYC

Hope for the future of #lupusresearch starts with opportunity. 💜 Dr. Carlucci’s journey shows how LFA’s Gina M. Finzi Fellowship & other grants support young investigators advancing basic, translational, & clinical research. Learn more and apply today: buff.ly/hQX4W1g

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/c69RjGF

Community Health Workers play a vital role in connecting people to care. 💜 LFA’s CHW Lupus Education & Resource Hub offers on-demand training to increase #lupus awareness, recognize signs and symptoms, and connect communities to trusted resources. Learn more: buff.ly/iCmW9AI

💜 Meet Dana. Diagnosed at 35. “But you don’t look sick” captures something #lupus warriors know well. Behind her reflection were rashes, pain, hair loss, and more battles she faced daily. Show the world what lupus really looks like. Share your moments: buff.ly/yChs5vB

#FactFriday 💜 Living with #lupus often means moving between remission and flares, and these phases can look different for everyone. Understanding these changes can help you recognize what’s happening in your body and talk with your care team. Learn more: buff.ly/bwfehez

🎥 Watch as our President and CEO, Louise Vetter, reflects on the year and shares her gratitude for all you made possible. Through your generosity and care, people living with #lupus felt supported and less alone. We head into the new year with hope because of you. 💜

Everyday discrimination is linked to worse #lupus symptoms and depressive symptoms for racially diverse adults with the disease. Findings suggest depression may help explain how discrimination contributes to higher disease burden. Read the study: buff.ly/Uu9nmEI

For people with #lupus, pregnancy planning can feel frustrating and uncertain, often requiring careful planning. 💜 Meet Latasha, a lupus warrior and military spouse, sharing her experience with fertility challenges and finding support. Read her story: buff.ly/kIUQHRB

💜 "Lupus Foundation of America gave me my life back,” says lvette of the support she found after her #lupus diagnosis. Today, you can make that same difference for others. Every gift thru 12/31 will be matched up to $100k. 2x the support. 2x the hope: buff.ly/AzDFyYC

New study finds inflammation within scarred kidney tissue is associated with poorer renal outcomes in people with #lupus nephritis. Read the study:

We're excited to announce the Campus Lupus Awareness Mini Grant Program to raise #lupus awareness among Black/African American and Hispanic/Latina women ages 18-25. College faculty, staff, students, and organizations can apply by December 31, 2025: buff.ly/zgzK9Sj

Community Health Workers and community-based organizations — we’re funding you! Apply for up to $4,500 to distribute #lupus self-management guides to community members who aren’t using digital tools. 📅 Applications close January 31, 2026. Apply now: buff.ly/49gOuF4

Join us on 1/14 for our free national #Lupus & You virtual education event focusing on how to clearly communicate with your medical team, advocate for your care and navigate difficult situations where you do not feel heard. Register today: buff.ly/y3KyAuq

Shikeitha turned her 2017 lupus diagnosis into a mission to spread awareness. Her annual lupus golf tournament has grown each year, bringing in more players, sponsors, and community support. You can make an impact too. Start your own fundraiser: buff.ly/RZ9nlwM

At this year’s #WalktoEndLupusNow in Philly, #lupus warrior Ayden and her mom, Loretta, found community. 💜 “It was inspiring and empowering to know my daughter is not in this alone.” Were you part of an LFA event this year? Share your experience: buff.ly/z6VzyBu

NFL players took the field in custom cleats to spotlight lupus through the My Cause My Cleats campaign. See how athletes supported the Lupus Foundation of America and helped raise awareness across the league. Read more: buff.ly/xPOGToN

Members of Congress vote today on renewing enhanced advance premium tax credits (eAPTCs), which help lower insurance costs for people with #lupus. If they expire, premiums could rise sharply. Make impact in minutes —contact your members of Congress today: buff.ly/jVaW3Fo

For Dr. Randell, the Lupus Foundation of America's Career Development Award helped launch her career and impact in #lupusresearch. We support studies at basic, translational, and clinical stages to improve outcomes for people with #lupus. 🔗 Learn more: buff.ly/kZkYbBC #Medsky #Rheumsky

💜 Meet Julexa. During her most severe #lupus flare, she no longer recognized her reflection. She turned to color as her lifeline. With bright lipstick, bold outfits & faith, she reclaimed her strength. Her message: you are worthy. 👉 Read her full story: buff.ly/Wehsvnv

💜 We are closing out the year with gratitude for every supporter who makes our work for #lupus warriors possible. There’s still time to make a year-end gift! Support the lupus community in the way that fits you best. Explore ways to give: buff.ly/IkSSQpx

Researchers find the RAIL score can predict future renal response, effectively and noninvasively tracking kidney disease activity and therapeutic response in adults with #lupus nephritis. Read the study:

Holiday stress can take a toll when you’re living with #lupus. 💜 Our new blog shares 8 free gifts you can give yourself to protect your health, energy and peace this season. Small changes can make the holidays feel lighter. 👉 Learn more: buff.ly/SkToZyD

Did you know that the Lupus Foundation of America provides free education and support services to people with #lupus and caregivers? Learn more about our support groups, educational programs, and more: buff.ly/KOmiW7M

A new study finds certain complete blood-count derived biomarkers can help identify #lupus disease activity and have the potential to be low-cost, simple management tools in resource-limited settings. Read the study:

#FactFriday 💜 #Lupus flares vary for everyone, and understanding the immune system can make them less overwhelming. Flares increase inflammation and autoantibody activity, causing new symptoms. Learn more about lupus and the immune system: buff.ly/YPUfgXg

🎉 We did it — together! Because of you, we exceeded the $50,000 #GivingTuesday match, doubling support for people living with #lupus. 💜 Your generosity fuels research, resources, and community so no one faces lupus alone. Thank you for giving hope — today and every day.

🚨 Last hours of #GivingTuesday! Each gift will be matched up to $50,000, doubling impact for #lupus warriors like Maeve. Give today: buff.ly/hqJKDau

💜 It’s #GivingTuesday and today your impact can go twice as far. Every gift will be matched up to $50,000 to fuel life-changing research, education, & support for people living with #lupus. 👉 Show lupus warriors they’re not fighting alone & give today: buff.ly/hqJKDau

💜 “The Lupus Foundation of America has been a lifeline.” When Lester faced life-threatening #lupus complications, he found strength through supporters like you. #GivingTuesday is tomorrow but early gifts made now will be matched up to $50,000. Give now: buff.ly/hqJKDau

Day 1 of 3 of our @lupus.org fundraiser for Twitch #TogetherForGood !! 💜 I have some awesome auction items up for grabs! Come by stream today to find out how to snag them! Which one is your favorite?😊 4pm PT. See you there!

TONIGHT! We resi Mr. X for charity! Hosted by @cococonfession.bsky.social, I'll be participating in an Archipelago multi-world randomizer to support @lupus.org! Stop by tonight starting at 3pm CST for all the tyrant goodness! DONATE: tilt.fyi/lqm0SJESXU LIVE: twitch.tv/EarthToThien

In just a couple of hours, @earthtothien.github.io will be live to support @lupus.org in a multi-world event by playing through RE2 Remake! He'll be dipping & dodging Mr. X AND insta-kill death-traps in this randomizer! 💥 🖥️ twitch.tv/EarthToThien 💜 tilt.fyi/lqm0SJESXU

💜 As #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth ends, we’re reflecting on the stories, education, and resources shared to support Native communities affected by #lupus. Our commitment to awareness and health equity continues all year long. Find resources that make a difference: buff.ly/WF7EjHe

📣 New Free Course for Nurses! Our CNE-accredited Lupus Education for Nurses course is now live — on-demand training designed to support nurses in early diagnosis, treatment, and mental health care for people with #lupus. 🩺 Learn more + enroll: buff.ly/vgwXeO1

DYK today is #NativeAmericanHeritageDay? #Lupus is more common among Native Americans than other ethnic groups &, in some tribes, can occur nearly ten times as often as in White populations. Join us in honoring the strength and resilience of Native communities today & every day.

Meet Judith 💜 Diagnosed with #lupus at 24, she faced unexpected symptoms & strokes that affected her vision. Through every setback, she’s held onto determination & gratitude to keep doing what she loves. Her journey reminds us that hope can carry us through the hardest moments.

As the year comes to a close, we pause with heartfelt gratitude to thank you for your generosity and unwavering commitment to the #lupus community.

🚨 Medicare Part D Open Enrollment Ends Soon! This year, new benefits include a $2,100 out-of-pocket and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan (MPPP) for monthly installment options. Read our Open Enrollment Guides and make your selections before 12/7: buff.ly/t24oPL9

Through LFA’s Gina M. Finzi Fellowship, Dr. Carlucci deepened his interest in #lupus and found his path to rheumatology. LFA grants support researchers across basic, translational, & clinical studies — supporting breakthroughs. Apply today: buff.ly/oU1OM5R #Medsky #Rheumsky #LupusResearch

For #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, we’re highlighting the experiences of Native American communities affected by #lupus. 💜 This playlist shares insights on how lupus shows up in Native American communities, barriers to care and the need for support: buff.ly/tCRxzFY

#GivingTuesday is just a week away, and your gift can go twice as far. 💜 When you donate by 12/2, every dollar will be matched—supporting research, resources, caregivers, & community programs for people with #lupus. Give today & double your impact: buff.ly/hqJKDau

Navigating health insurance can be overwhelming for caregivers, but understanding your loved one’s coverage can make a difference. 💜 Knowing what services and networks are included helps you plan ahead. Learn tips here: buff.ly/I06CY5p #NationalFamilyCaregiverMonth

Great news! Lupus Science & Medicine’s 2024 Journal Impact Factor has risen to 4.0 (up from 3.5), ranking #14 of 58 rheumatology journals. A strong reflection of the progress and impact of lupus research worldwide. Read the latest studies: buff.ly/1LAkQYq

We want to hear from you! 💜 How has LFA community made a difference in your life? Share your feedback, a quick quote or reflection & help other #lupus warriors discover programs, resources & support that make a difference: buff.ly/rKuaUcB #LupusAwareness #LupusWarrior

ICYMI: New research has found that Epstein-Barr Virus may be a trigger in the development of #SLE. Read more here: buff.ly/BafdloI

For #WorldChildrensDay, we’re sharing snapshots of Amélie’s journey to shine a light on children with #lupus. She faced a new diagnosis—but with her family and care team, she pushed through. Her story reminds us to recognize the signs and support kids facing this disease.

We're excited to announce the Be Fierce. Take Control. Mini Grant Program to raise #lupus awareness among Black/African American and Hispanic/Latina women ages 18-25. HBCU and HSI faculty, staff, students, and organizations can apply by December 31, 2025: buff.ly/UOqFM2i