October 15, 2018

“For us, raising awareness about this awful disease isn’t limited to May. All year long, we are engaged in delivering discoveries that can transform lives. Because that is where real hope begins.”
Kenneth M. Farber, President and CEO

Lupus gained the attention it deserves throughout the month of May! Millions of people throughout America learned about the urgent need for lupus research through:

• Launch of Lupus Research Alliance Community
• Premiere of Film Short Series featuring 4 extraordinary lupus superstars
• Walk with Us to Cure Lupus events across the country
• Willie Colon Golf Outing fundraiser
• 9th Annual Lupus Handbag Luncheon & Silent Auction
• Advocacy successes i.e. first-ever grants awarded by the Department of Defense Lupus Research Program secured by Lupus Research Alliance advocates
• May proclaimed Lupus Awareness Month throughout the country including NYC!
• Broad presence on social media including One Line, One Day Campaign
• Featured in PUMA launch of Defy Sneaker with Selena Gomez
• CBS Cares Public Service Announcement airing on national TV
• Participation in educational events