Are you, a family member or friend employed by the Federal Government? Anyone who is a current or retired federal, postal, or military employee can support the Lupus Research Alliance by making a pledge through the 2024 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). Conveying how giving makes both recipients and donors feel, this year’s CFC campaign called […] READ MORE
NEW YORK, NY, October 26, 2023 — The clinical research affiliate of the Lupus Research Alliance, Lupus Therapeutics, announced successful results of the Patient Advocates for Lupus Studies (PALS) pilot study that were published in ACR Open Rheumatology. The study showed that 12 months after finishing the PALS program, participants’ knowledge about lupus clinical trials had […] READ MORE
NEW YORK, NY, October 24, 2023 — The clinical research affiliate of the Lupus Research Alliance, Lupus Therapeutics, announced a partnership with AbbVie Inc. for the Phase 3 development of upadacitinib (RINVOQ®) as a potential treatment for people living with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Lupus Therapeutics will assist with recruiting participants to join the study, […] READ MORE
October, 2023 Amy, Jon, and Mary Kay Bottorff Lupus Warrior LRA Supporters & Friends When her daughter Amy was diagnosed with lupus, Mary Kay Bottorff searched for two years before deciding to support the Lupus Research Alliance (LRA). That’s because she and her husband Jon know the power of research. They had seen what it can […] READ MORE
NEW YORK, NY, October 20, 2023 — Thousands of supporters will join together Saturday, October 21 at the Intrepid Museum (formerly called the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum) to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) 2023 New York City Walk with Us to Cure Lupus. Registration remains open through Walk Day at www.lupuswalknyc.org. While the well-attended annual […] READ MORE
October 1, 2023 Call for Individuals to Serve as a Trained Peer Educator Lupus Therapeutics, the clinical affiliate of Lupus Research Alliance, is pleased to announce the expansion of the highly successful Patient Advocates for Lupus Studies (PALS) pilot program with an exciting request for people who have clinical trial experience as well as a […] READ MORE
(BPT) – Health and wellness are meaningful to you, so you strive to make it a priority in your life. It’s also important to you to give back and you are looking for ways to do something truly meaningful for others. One activity that reflects all these values and makes a real difference is walking […] READ MORE
September 21, 2023 A paper published in the European Journal of Clinical Investigation showed that vitamin D levels may help lower lupus disease activity. Conducted at Ajou University in Korea, the study evaluated lupus disease activity levels among participants during winter and summer. They found that in both seasons, the percentage of people who had […] READ MORE
September 1, 2023 September 5 is designated by the United Nations as the International Day of Charity – created to mobilize people “to help others through volunteer and philanthropic activities.” We hope you will recognize the day with a donation to the Lupus Research Alliance (LRA). Our mission at the LRA is to transform the […] READ MORE
August 31, 2023 The Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) is proud and grateful to have helped launch the upcoming football season at the New York Jets Annual Kickoff Luncheon. In addition to introducing super-star Aaron Rodgers and the 2023 team roster, the event spotlighted the worthwhile causes supported by the New York Jets including lupus research. […] READ MORE
February 2024 Are you looking for a challenge that can change people’s lives? Help run lupus into the ground by supporting our Team Life Without Lupus! Team Life Without Lupus is the official competitive team of the Lupus Research Alliance, the largest private funder of lupus research in the world. Through our team, amateur athletes […] READ MORE
August 1, 2023 August is National “Make-a-Will-Month” — the time when we are reminded of the importance of thinking ahead to leave your mark on the world with a meaningful legacy to your family and community. A will is the easiest and most effective means to ensure that you fully provide for the people you […] READ MORE