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WHAT IS
LUPUS?
Lupus is a
chronic, autoimmune disease that causes inflammation of various parts
of the body, especially the skin, joints, and kidneys. The immune
system normally protects the body against viruses, bacteria, and other
foreign materials. In autoimmune diseases like Lupus, however, the
immune system loses its ability to tell the difference between foreign
substances and its own cells and tissues. The immune system then makes
antibodies directed against the “self”.
Lupus is
NOT infectious, rare, or contagious. LFA market research shows that
between 1.4 and 2.0 million people have been diagnosed with Lupus. Lupus
is more prevalent than multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, sickle cell
anemia, cystic fibrosis, and AIDS combined.
The
severity of the disease ranges from mild to life-threatening, and
although the majority of cases can be controlled with proper treatment,
thousands of Americans with Lupus die each year.
OUR
CHAPTER’S MISSION
Our mission
is educate, provide support services for those affected by lupus and to
help find the cure. We do so by providing brochures and other
information to the general public as well as to those affected by
lupus, provide free support by telephone and through support group
meetings to those affected by lupus, and raise funds for our non-profit
organization, a portion of which goes towards research to help find the
cure.
HOW CAN I
HELP?
If you
would like to make a donation, become a member, or volunteer your time,
please contact us. Thank you!
Info on our latest
annual events!
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Albuquerque
Meets the third Thursday of
every month at 7:00 PM
Location:
Anna Kaseman Hospital
8300 Constitution NE
Conference Room B
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Truth or Consequences
Meets the first Saturday of
every month at 9:30 AM
Location:
K-Bobs Restaurant
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Santa Fe
Contact
the office for information.
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