Headquartered in Washington, DC, the Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) is the largest and oldest national non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people affected by lupus. The LFA's mission is twofold – to serve the needs of those living with lupus, as well as to lead efforts to find a cure for the chronic, autoimmune disease.
The LFA assists people with lupus and their health care providers by supplying them with latest education materials and tools, offering support groups, and hosting various programs and events with medical experts. The organization also advocates for people with lupus through awareness campaigns, social networking, and media outreach. In addition, the LFA runs a national research program called “Bringing Down the Barriers” to accelerate the science and medicine of lupus.
Over the years, the Lupus Foundation of America has achieved a number of milestones, including publishing the only lupus-focused magazine, launching the only research program dedicated to pediatric lupus, and convening the second International Conference on Lupus Flares.
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