Who is the Lupus Foundation of America?

The Lupus Foundation of America was founded in November of 1977 when the leaders of more than 20 independent local and statewide lupus organizations recognized the need to elevate the disease on the nation’s health care agenda.  Over the ensuing four decades, the Lupus Foundation of America evolved from a loose federation to become the only national force dedicated exclusively to solving the cruel mystery of lupus.

The Foundation, in partnership with its nationwide network of local chapters, regional offices, and community-based support groups, conducts programs of research, education, and advocacy to improve the quality of life for people with lupus.  In 2016, the Foundation spearheaded efforts to create the World Lupus Federation, bringing together more than 200 lupus groups around the world to rally around a shared vision of a life free of lupus.

Since its inception, the Foundation has funded hundreds of researchers at medical institutions throughout the nation and around the world.  We focus on smart research that will generate faster progress and improve the quality of life for all people affected by lupus.  We challenge what isn’t working and support research that is most hopeful to uncover the causes of lupus, understand its progression, and accelerate the search for cures.

The Lupus Foundation of America is the driving force behind efforts to increase public and private investment in lupus research, develop safer and more targeted therapies, and improve public, patient and professional awareness and understanding of the disease and its health effects. The Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) is the nation’s leading nonprofit volutary organization dedicated to inding a cure and improving the quality of life for all people affected by lupus. It focuses on research, education, support services, and advocacy to combat the disease.

The LFA has spearheaded efforts to secure over $768 million in federal research funding over the past five years, supporting, and contributing to major research breakthroughs. The organization created the National Resource Center on Lupus and provides hundreds of medically reviewed resources in English and Spanish to patients, caregivers, and health professionals. The Lupus Foundation of America advocates for increased federal funding and better policies for people with lupus, including protecting access to care. LFA operates a national network of local chapters, affiliates, and support groups throughout the United States.  It runs campaigns to raise public awareness and understanding of the disease, including the Walk to End Lupus Now® event.

The Lupus Foundation of America works to improve the quality of life for all people affected by lupus through programs of research, education, support and advocacy.

Contact Information:

DC/MARYLAND/VA

Development Manager supporting the DMV! 

Leanna O’Connor
202-845-4972
Email: oconnor@lupus.org

Contact via USPS at:

Lupus Foundation of America, Inc.
2121 K Street NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20037

Contact via Telephone: Business Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST Exception Federal Holidays
Phone: 1 (202) 349-1155 or 1 (800) 558-0121 Email: info@lupus.org