Happy Hour & Silent Auction

Scientists, researchers, and volunteers all have a part to play in advancing clinical trial research. Scientists identify and develop potential ways to diagnose, monitor, and treat lupus. Researchers ...

My name is Tonya, and I was diagnosed with lupus in 2022.My first symptoms appeared a year earlier with inflamed lymph nodes and extreme fatigue. It wasn’t until March 2022, when my symptoms worsened, that I was rushed to the ER and admitted to the hospital. Because of my previously healthy record, the EMTs and ER doctors had a difficult time diagnosing me.

There is something about seeing/hearing someone else’s experience with lupus that resonates and lets you know that it’s not just you. We’ll share stories, as permitted by the warr…

Kellie Poe describes herself as energetic, adventurous, and always on the move. So, when she learned she had lupus and needed to “slow down,” it didn’t sit right with her. “I was getting ready to go to grad school to study abroad and was looking forward to getting ready to start an exciting new chapter of my life when I received my diagnosis,” said Kellie.