Lupus Society of Illinois

CHICAGO, Illinois, 60607-3924 United States

Mission Statement

The Lupus Society of Illinois (LSI), formed in 1973, is the Midwest's leading non-profit health organization dedicated to finding the causes and cure for lupus. Our Mission: LSI promotes lupus awareness and complements the work of health care professionals by providing personalized resources for the lupus community while supporting research. With the help of informed volunteers, lupus medical experts, and committed and caring supporters, we: support research and conduct education programs so everyone affected by lupus can have an improved quality of life; provide information to ensure people with lupus and their families get answers and health professionals know about new means to diagnose and manage the disease; and, conduct activities to increase awareness of lupus, rally public support for those who are affected by lupus, and advocate on their behalf.

About This Cause

The Lupus Society of Illinois (LSI) offers programs and services to meet the needs of Illinois' lupus community. Our efforts include: Patient education programs and materials, referrals to physicians, community services, resources, and assistance; health educators /navigators available to answer questions and provide medically sound information about lupus, information and updates from local and international lupus medical experts Chapter events and support groups, newsletters and alerts, Living with Lupus grant provides financial assistance for a lupus-related expense to qualifying applicants, . LSI's programs and services are offered at no cost to the individual in need and are accessible via phone, online, and in-person. How you can help the Lupus Society of Illinois Make a donation to the Lupus Society of Illinois (LSI) to support educational programs, services, and research, volunteer your time, talent, and resources, raise awareness of lupus by sharing your story through our online activities, join our state advocacy efforts, participate in local events, such as the LSI’s Illinois Lupus Walk program, to raise awareness of lupus and generate funds for programs and services.

Lupus Society of Illinois
411 S Wells St Ste 503
CHICAGO, Illinois 60607-3924
United States
Phone 312-542-0002
Twitter @LupusIL
Unique Identifier 237287880