Lupus Awareness Month
Lupus Awareness · Education & Events · May 2026
“Help us solve the cruel mystery.”
Know Lupus Quiz — May 1–31, Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · Online
Interactive quiz testing lupus knowledge. Share results on social media to raise awareness. Take the Quiz
Game On! To End Lupus (GOTEL) — May 1–31, Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · Streaming
Hundreds of streamers fundraise and raise awareness throughout May. Find Events
World Lupus Day — May 10, All Day · Virtual
Put on purple and share on social media with #WorldLupusDay to show solidarity with the lupus community. View Resources
Lupus Research Webinar — May 20, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM PT · Virtual
Join experts discussing the latest clinical trials and investigational therapies for lupus treatment. Register Here
Lupus Live! Biologics & Cardiac Care — May 16, Times Vary · Hybrid (Greater Ohio Area)
Expert-led sessions on lupus treatment advances and cardiac health management for people living with lupus. Both in-person and virtual attendance options available. Register Here
Walk to End Lupus Now — May 17–18, Multiple Locations Nationwide · In-Person & Virtual
Join in-person walks or participate virtually to support lupus research and patient care. Fundraiser benefiting the Lupus Foundation of America. Find Your Walk Location
CME-Accredited Webinar Series — On-Demand, May 2026 · Virtual
Two-part continuing medical education (CME) series for healthcare providers covering lupus diagnosis, management, and clinical updates. Register for CME
HSS Lupus Events — May 9–29 · New York (Both In-Person and Virtual Options Available)
Week-long wellness and education series: Walk with Us (5/9), Tai-Chi Wellness Session (5/15), Bone Health Forum (5/22), CAR T-Cell Therapy Discussion (5/27), and Spanish-Language Webinar (5/29). Full Event Details
Lupus National Resource Center — Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · Online
Access comprehensive lupus education materials, connect with peer support groups, find specialist referrals, and explore patient resources. Visit Resource Center
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Lupus Foundation of America — Helpline, peer support groups, research initiatives, and comprehensive patient education
Lupus Research Alliance — Research funding, clinical trials database, and scientific resources for healthcare providers
World Lupus Federation — Global advocacy toolkit, awareness campaigns, and international community
RAY® Registry — Patient research registry advancing lupus understanding and treatment
ABOUT LUPUS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA
The Lupus Foundation of America is the nation’s leading nonprofit dedicated to improving quality of life for the 1.5 million Americans affected by lupus. Founded in 1977, LFA funds groundbreaking research, operates peer support networks, and provides comprehensive education to patients, families, and healthcare professionals. LFA works to reduce the current average diagnostic delay of six years and ensure every person with lupus receives timely, compassionate care.
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER
This information is educational only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Lupus is a serious, chronic autoimmune disease that requires ongoing care from qualified healthcare providers. Please contact a healthcare provider if you have symptoms or health concerns. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911 or contact local law enforcement. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) — available 24/7, free, and confidential.