For the past 41 years, the Lupus and Allied Diseases Association, Inc., has been providing education, support, and outreach services for people impacted by lupus and allied diseases while wielding the patient voice as a catalyst to advance awareness, advocacy and research initiatives.
For the Fiscal Year ending on September 30, 2019 our organization's administrative costs were less than 1.0% leaving more than 99.0% of every dollar raised going directly to our Program Services!
It is our hope that if you have lupus and/or an allied disease or love someone with lupus that you will use this website and our programs as tools to become empowered to take control and learn to manage the disease to live life to the fullest. We know firsthand that lupus and allied diseases do not just affect an individual, but also impact family, friends and others close to you.
Know that we are here for you and your loved ones as we all continue on our lupus journeys.
What's New
Coronavirus COVID-19 Crisis
As an organization led by people with lupus and allied diseases and their loved ones, we know firsthand the challenges faced as we struggle to manage our conditions as well as to access current, accurate and reliable information during the coronavirus COVID-19 crisis. We want to ensure you that your safety and the well-being of the community is our primary concern. Click here to learn more
Calling All New Yorkers
If you reside in New York State and file a NY State Tax Return, please choose The Lupus Fund under Voluntary Health donations and support Lupus Programs in the state. No matter how you file it is an option available to you. The Lupus Agencies of NY State worked with our Senators and Assembly Members for many years to make this a reality so please support this effort and share with others in the state. Click here to learn more
Lupus Charity Golf Classic
The 20th Annual Lupus Charity Classic will be held on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at the scenic Shenendoah Golf Course at Turning Stone Resort in Verona, NY. The format is 4-person scramble best ball with registration at 11:30am and dinner at 6:00pm at the beautiful Shenendoah Clubhouse. For sponsor or golfer packets or additional information on the event click here to learn more
Lupus Education Symposium and Luncheon Road Show
Our Lupus Education Symposium & Luncheon is going on the road again in 2020 in Detroit on October 3rd, Brooklyn on October 24th, and Boston on December 12th. The programs will feature clinical research experts, people with lupus and their loved ones discussing lupus research, patient journeys and perspectives, and care partnering. Click here to learn more
May is Lupus Awareness Month
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LADA joins with the other members of the Lupus Agencies of New York State for the 12th Annual Lupus Awareness Month Recognition by the New York State Legislature. Senator Joseph Griffo and Assemblyman Fred Thiele sponsored the joint resolutions once again. The groups have been collaborating each May for the past twelve years to increase public awareness of lupus and garner support for programs and access to care issues. Click here to learn more
LADA Sponsors Lupus Exhibit at the ACR Scientific Meeting
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For the 4th year in a row LADA sponsored the Lupus Exhibit at the ACR Annual Scientific Meeting held in Atlanta, GA on November 10-13, 2019. LADA provided support for lupus advocates from all over the country to attend the meeting and volunteer at the booth. The 2020 ACR Meeting will be held in Washington, DC on November 7-11. Click here to learn more