Michigan Lupus Foundation

05/29/2026

Thank you Mayor Andy Schor and the City of Lansing, Michigan - Government for proclaiming May as Lupus Awareness Month ahead of our Lansing Walk for Lupus! 💜

This proclamation helps shine a light on a chronic autoimmune disease that affects more than 20,000 Michiganders and over 1 million people nationwide. Together, we can make lupus visible and ensure that no one faces lupus alone.

Thank you, Lansing, for standing with the lupus community! 💜

05/28/2026

Over 20,000 Michiganders have been officially diagnosed with lupus and over 1 million people nationwide, yet lupus is remains widely misunderstood. Two-thirds of the US population does not know what lupus is, making it the Michigan Lupus Foundation’s mission to increase awareness, educate the public about symptoms, impact and realities of living with the disease. 💜

05/28/2026

"Living with lupus means carrying an invisible weight — the kind that doesn't show on the outside but is very real on the inside. It means living with a body that doesn't follow the rules, and an uncertainty that can be exhausting to hold alone." - Jen Gallagher

These coping thoughts were created by Jenn Gallagher, we invite you to save this post and use them when you find yourself struggling. You are not alone!

05/27/2026

Thank you for highlighting Lupus Awareness Month, WILX Studio 10! 💜

Learn how to support the Michigan Lupus Foundation at their annual walk on May 30th, 2026 at the Lansing Capitol Lawn.

05/27/2026

Good news for Michigan Medicine patients.

Michigan Medicine and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) announced they have reached a long-term contract ahead of the July 1 deadline.

05/26/2026

Meet Gretel Mitchell from Burton, Michigan. She has been battling lupus since 2001 and received her diagnosis at the same time she learned she was expecting a baby.

Learn more about Gretel Mitchell’s lupus journey.

05/26/2026

It is estimated that only 30% of lupus patients are able to maintain full-time employment, highlighting the significant impact this autoimmune disease can have on daily functioning and quality of life. Click below to learn more about workplace rights and available accommodations that may help empower individuals living with lupus to better navigate employment challenges while protecting their health.

During Lupus Awareness Month, it’s important to recognize that lupus affects far more than a person’s physical health. It impacts careers, finances, mental health and everyday workplace experiences.

05/25/2026

💜Sometimes lupus flares happen even when you’ve done everything “right.” Next time you are experiencing a flare, we encourage you to try one of these coping thoughts created by Jen Gallagher.

05/22/2026

Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start of summer! ☀️ Living in Pure Michigan means spending time outdoors and the beach is often the ideal place to be. But for those with lupus, UV light can trigger an overactive inflammatory response causing flares, lupus rashes, itching, burning, joint pain, weakness, extreme fatigue and even organ damage. Here are some sun safety tips to help those living with lupus enjoy summer while staying as safe and healthy as possible. 😎

05/21/2026

People live with chronic illnesses, autoimmune diseases, neurological conditions, mental health challenges, chronic pain, fatigue and other invisible disabilities every single day, even when they “don’t look sick.” Patience, kindness and understanding can go a long way. 💜

05/18/2026

The “Strike Out Lupus” event took place at Royal Scot Golf and Bowl.