Lupus Foundation of America, Heartland Region

06/15/2026

You are not alone.

Join us on Saturday, June 27 for the St. Louis Lupus & You: Empowerment Conference.

Connect with others who understand the challenges of living with lupus while learning about treatments, research, support resources, advocacy opportunities, and strategies for living well with lupus.

💜 Free to attend
💜 Patients, caregivers, family, and friends welcome
💜 Richmond Heights Community Center

RSVP by Friday, June 20 to help us plan for seating and refreshments. Walk-ins will also be welcome.

Get tickets online for 2026 St. Louis Lupus & You Empowerment Conference here.

06/15/2026

🌳 A new home. The same mission.

Join us on September 19 for Walk to End Lupus Now® St. Louis at beautiful Queeny Park.

Enjoy shaded trails, lakes, wooded pathways, community partners, mission moments, and the opportunity to stand alongside others affected by lupus.

🕘 Check-In Opens: 9:00 AM
🎤 Opening Program: 9:45 AM
🚶 Walk Begins: 10:00 AM

Register today and help us take steps toward a world without lupus.

https://support.lupus.org/site/TR?pg=entry&fr_id=2263&utm

06/15/2026

Connection matters.

One of the most powerful things about a support group is realizing you're not alone in your journey.

The Purple Winged Warriors Support Group brings together lupus warriors, caregivers, family members, and supporters to share experiences, learn from one another, and build lasting connections.

Join us and be part of a community that understands.

💜 Support
💜 Encouragement
💜 Understanding
💜 Hope

See flyer for upcoming meeting details.

06/11/2026

I recently sponsored a resolution to recognize May as lupus awareness month, but of course the work doesn't end after the speeches and photos!

The Lupus Foundation of America, Heartland Region is excited to welcome patients, caregivers, families, advocates, and healthcare professionals to a FREE educational event at The Heights Community Center in Richmond Heights. RSVP is required by June 20.

Whether you are newly diagnosed, have been living with lupus for years, or support someone affected by the disease, we invite you to join us for a morning of education, resources, and community connection.

Learn More & Register:

https://lupusfoundationofamerica.regfox.com/2026-st-louis-lupus-you-empowerment-conference

06/09/2026

Living with lupus can be challenging...but you don't have to face it alone.

Join the Purple Winged Warriors Support Group and connect with others who understand the journey. Together we learn, share, encourage, and empower one another.

💜 Support
💜 Education
💜 Awareness
💜 Empowerment

We can't wait to welcome you.

06/06/2026

💜 St. Louis and Kansas City…are you ready?

Register today for the Walk to End Lupus Now and start building your team for this fall’s events.

Raise $500 by June 30 and earn an exclusive personalized Walk jersey featuring your name or team name on the back.

Every dollar raised helps support lupus education, advocacy, research, and programs that directly impact individuals and families across Missouri, Kansas, and Southern Illinois.

📍 St. Louis Walk to End Lupus Now
September 19 at Queeny Park

📍 Kansas City Walk to End Lupus Now
September 26 at Shawnee Mission Park

Register today and take the next step toward ending lupus.

https://www.lupus.org/walk-to-end-lupus-now?utm_content=buffer4723a&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer&fbclid=IwdGRjcASQ-jBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe7oXaKkY7vpJy4dBZ_QXZ0xmnyoEjRaOhWlINXZSPgepfjEfW5PS0f2IkFD0_aem_B08GbG_LVLMxAnA1v4_3ww

06/06/2026

Graduation season is here 🎓💜 — and for teens with heading to college, there's a lot to prepare for.

Finding a new rheumatologist, managing medications, and setting up accommodations are all part of the transition. We put together 10 action items to help college-bound teens with lupus feel ready for what's ahead.

Read more: https://buff.ly/O0DuxXV

06/05/2026

From marathons in New York City, Philadelphia, Massachusetts, and Valencia to half marathons and ultras in Philadelphia, Florida, and Utah, more than 50 athletes are Racing to End Lupus this fall - and there’s still time to join them.

You can Race to End Lupus at any distance and in any event: marathon, half marathon, ultra, 10K, bike ride, or triathlon and make your miles matter in the fight against .

Already registered for a race? Our Choose Your Own Race program lets you raise meaningful funds and represent in purple on race day. Sign up today: https://buff.ly/rR8vERV

05/29/2026

Summer is arriving across the Midwest, bringing plenty of sunshine and warmer days. For many people living with lupus, sun protection is an important part of managing their health.

Whether you’re heading to a Walk, a ballgame, or spending time outdoors, check out the limited-edition Lupus Awareness Month gear and help raise awareness while staying protected.

Wear purple. Start conversations. Make lupus visible.

05/28/2026

Purple Ball helped us kick off Lupus Awareness Month with incredible energy, community, and purpose here in St. Louis.

Because of our sponsors, donors, volunteers, physicians, advocates, and guests, we were able to come together to support those impacted by lupus while continuing to grow awareness across the Heartland region.

As we close out Lupus Awareness Month, we are carrying that same momentum into our upcoming Lupus & You education events and the start of Walk to End Lupus Now season in both St. Louis and Kansas City.

There is still so much work to do, but events like this are a reminder of what is possible when a community comes together around hope, advocacy, education, and research.

Thank you to everyone who helped make Purple Ball such a special evening. More photos to come...