Dedication Wall
See Hope in Action
What does #HopeInAction look like for our lupus community?
Explore the images below and select or hover over each to reveal the stories of progress, compassion, and unwavering dedication. Together, this community is bringing us closer to a world free of lupus.
Jenna
Jenna
Hope is showing up in your life, even when your body makes it hard. It’s adapting, adjusting, and still finding moments of joy along the way.
Jacqueline
Jacqueline
Living with an invisible illness takes incredible courage; acknowledge your strength in choosing to fight every day.
Trevor
Trevor
I have profiled many subjects, but the most inspirational continue to be the brave lupus warriors whose unwavering hope is finally beginning to pay off.
Shelley
Shelley
I got diagnosed with lupus 26 years ago, it tried to slow me down, but instead it showed me just how strong I really am!
Margy
Margy
As a 15-year staffer at the LRA, I dedicate this to all the amazing people who make up the incredible community I am proud to be part of—people with lupus, researchers, doctors and colleagues!
Selina
Selina
From sepsis to remission, my son faces his lupus nephritis with courage that humbles me. We fight this together one day at a time.
Mary
Mary
Lupus is not an easy illness to live with, just remember it is still your body. You may not be able to go full force like you once used to do, but you can still have a fulfilling life.
Allison
Allison
Family is most important for support! Be your own health advocate! Get involved with the LRA, a great resource. New treatments are on the horizon.
Molli
Molli
Life still holds beauty, even on the hardest days. Lupus has tested me, but it has also shown me strength. This community inspires me to keep going, hold onto hope, and keep pushing forward.
Ruth
Ruth
Lupus tested me in ways I never imagined, but it also showed me my strength. I choose to rise, to advocate, and to find purpose in the pain. You are stronger than you know. Your story matters so much!
Dan
Dan
Lupus taught me to live fully. Ten years in, I still meditate, move, create, and marvel daily. Every breath is a miracle worth chasing.
Judith
Judith
Lupus may rob you of the life you dreamed of, but within that change lies a blessing. It reveals a hidden reserve of strength.
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Michael Niggel April 9, 2026
