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Michigan Lupus Foundation @michiganlupus.bsky.social · Jul 8

The Michigan Lupus Foundation has been growing! Thank you for helping us reach more #lupus warriors across the state of #Michigan and beyond. Together we can help raise awareness and build a supportive community for those living with this incurable, debilitating and often misunderstood disease.

Michigan Lupus Foundation @michiganlupus.bsky.social · Jun 3

Thank you for ending #LupusAwarenessMonth with us by making our Lansing Walk for Lupus a success! Thank you to all participants, volunteers, supporters & our event sponsors. We raised critical awareness of #lupus & strengthened the sense of community & hope for those living with the disease. 💜

Michigan Lupus Foundation @michiganlupus.bsky.social · May 28

What does having #lupus feel like? #lupusawareness #lupusawarenessmonth #lupuswarrior #milupus #chronicillness #autoimmune #michiganlupus #makelupusvisible

Michigan Lupus Foundation @michiganlupus.bsky.social · May 23

People with #lupus can experience cognitive symptoms such as having a hard time thinking clearly or remembering things. This is called #brainfog. Brain fog can impact cognitive skills like language, memory, coordination, mood and vision.

Making Invisible Illnesses Visible: Raising Awareness on Lupus

Michigan Lupus Foundation @michiganlupus.bsky.social · May 21

Thank you @wilxtv.bsky.social for helping to spread lupus awareness during #LupusAwarenessMonth!

May is Lupus Awareness month and we talk about the struggles those living with Lupus face as well as how we expression compassion and empathy for those who live with invisible illnesses.

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Michigan Lupus Foundation @michiganlupus.bsky.social · May 19

Many people living with #lupus struggle to maintain full-time employment. A national statistic estimates only 30% of lupus patients are able to be employed full time. #lupusawareness #lupusawarenessmonth

Michigan Lupus Foundation @michiganlupus.bsky.social · May 15

People living with #lupus are often told they do not look sick since they display no noticeable signs of the illness. While it can be taken as a compliment, it also takes away how hard each person with lupus fights every day. Not all disabilities or illnesses are visible. #lupusawarenessmonth

Michigan Lupus Foundation @michiganlupus.bsky.social · May 14

The majority of those with #lupus identify #fatigue as their primary symptoms. Lupus fatigue is not the same as feeling tired — it's a tired sleep can't fix. #lupusawareness #lupusawarenessmonth

Michigan Lupus Foundation @michiganlupus.bsky.social · May 11

Happy #worldlupusday!! Thank you to everyone who gathered in Traverse City and Livonia today to spread awareness! Wearing purple helps make an invisible illness visible. 💜 #lupus #lupusawarenessmonth #milupus #makelupusvisible

GOVERNOR WHITMER PROCLAIMS MAY AS LUPUS AWARENESS MONTH IN THE STATE OF MICHIGAN — Michigan Lupus Foundation

Michigan Lupus Foundation @michiganlupus.bsky.social · May 9

The Michigan Lupus Foundation is pleased to announce Governor Gretchen Whitmer officially proclaimed May 2025 as #LupusAwarenessMonth in the state of Michigan. We thank Governor Whitmer for this important recognition! 💜

(Michigan – May 9, 2025) – The Michigan Lupus Foundation is pleased to announce Governor Gretchen Whitmer officially proclaimed May as Lupus Awareness Month in the state of Michigan. Proclamations a...

Michigan Lupus Foundation @michiganlupus.bsky.social · May 8

The exact cause of #lupus is unknown, but research shows it’s a combination of genetic, hormonal & environmental factors. People with a predisposition for #autoimmune may develop the disease when they come into contact with something in their environment that triggers an overactive immune system.

Michigan Lupus Foundation @michiganlupus.bsky.social · May 6

#Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease with a wide range of symptoms, which can vary greatly between individuals. #lupusawarenessmonth

Michigan Lupus Foundation @michiganlupus.bsky.social · May 3

What is #lupus?

#lupus #lupusawareness #lupusawarenessmonth #lupuswarrior #milupus #chronicillness #autoimmune #michiganlupus #makelupusvisible

Michigan Lupus Foundation @michiganlupus.bsky.social · May 1

May is Lupus Awareness Month — Michigan Lupus Foundation

Michigan Lupus Foundation @michiganlupus.bsky.social · May 1

#LupusAwarenessMonth starts NOW! 💜 May is a time for the lupus community across the country to join together to raise awareness of the physical, emotional & economic impact of lupus. Help #share information on social media, in your community and with family & friends. www.milupus.org/toolkit

Share Your Story — Michigan Lupus Foundation

Michigan Lupus Foundation @michiganlupus.bsky.social · Apr 18

Lupus Awareness Month is right around the corner! 💜 Help raise awareness by talking out loud about #lupus and sharing your personal journey. Submit your story and we’ll share it on social media, email and on our website throughout the month of May. www.milupus.org/story

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Lupus and Allied Diseases Association, Inc. @ladaorg.bsky.social · Apr 15

Are you ready to show your support for those affected by #lupus on May 10th by sharing facts about lupus and proudly wearing your purple for #WorldLupusDay #MakeLupusVisible WorldLupusDay.org/tool-kit @lupus.org @lupuschat.bsky.social @michiganlupus.bsky.social @caringforlupus.bsky.social

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Michigan Lupus Foundation @michiganlupus.bsky.social · Apr 10

Even on days when it feels like no one gets it, know there is a whole community that does. 💜 #lupus #lupusawareness #lupuswarrior #chronicillness

MICHIGAN LUPUS FOUNDATION UPDATE & UPCOMING EVENTS

Michigan Lupus Foundation @michiganlupus.bsky.social · Apr 9

Thank you to everyone who has donated to our urgent capital campaign! The Michigan Lupus Foundation is working hard to raise emergency funds to ensure the organization is able to continue offering sup...

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The Invisible Illness Comic Book — Michigan Lupus Foundation

Michigan Lupus Foundation @michiganlupus.bsky.social · Mar 16

"The Invisible Illness" comic book is an innovative story-driven campaign to raise awareness about the unseen battles of #lupus and provide critical funding to ensure the future of the foundation. Learn more at milupus.org.

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Michigan Lupus Foundation @michiganlupus.bsky.social · Mar 7

With the help of BrandComix, a division of Comix Wellspring, the Michigan Lupus Foundation is creating "The Invisible Illness" — an original comic book that illustrates the real struggles of living with #lupus and the support our foundation provides. Stay tuned for more details!