UPDATED 01/20/2015

OUR MISSION is to build a supportive community for all people living with lupus, their families and friends so that they don't have to deal with the disease alone. We are not exclusive and welcome anyone who needs lupus support in the San Francisco-Bay Area.

Lupus Events

Participate in The World Lupus Google Map via the LFNC! (Ongoing)
Did you know more than 1.5 million Americans live with lupus and more than 5 million worldwide are affected with this disease. Where exactly is everyone—the survivors, their friends, family, supporters? They span the whole world. Participate now!

The 2015 LFNC Mercedes Giveaway (Ongoing until drawing on June 14)
With each $75.00 ticket, you are helping a great cause. Every penny of net proceeds will go to benefit critical patient-centric programs and services for the northern California lupus community. We thank you for your support.

***Saturday, January 17 - San Francisco Lupus Support Group Meeting***
Guest: Anita Green: Sound, Voice and Music Healing. Anita will explain how we can use these elements to help us heal. Anita will also provide us an interactive music session, share resources as well as answer any questions you might have.
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Western Addition Library, 1550 Scott Street & Geary, San Francisco
Contact: Evanne Graté - 415.452.4270 or

Saturday, January 17 - The "Hang Out" Youth Lupus Support Group
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Lupus Foundation of Northern California, 2635 N 1st St, San Jose
Contact:
A safe and supportive group environment where young lupus patients and their friends come together to share their concerns and hopes, as well as their personal experiences in managing their disease and symptoms . Group members collectively decide how often to meet, what discussion topics to address or guest speakers to invite.

Saturday, January 24 - 37th Anniversary Gala and 2nd Purple Ribbon Awards
Outstanding contributions to the lupus community are honored.
Time: 6:00 PM Cocktail & Silent Auction | 7:00 PM Dinner
Location: Hilton San Jose, 300 Almaden Boulevard, San Jose
Contact the LFNC for tickets: 408-954-8600 or visit http://lfnc.org/2015gala.html

Saturday, February 21 - The "Hang Out" Youth Lupus Support Group
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Lupus Foundation of Northern California, 2635 N 1st St, San Jose
Contact:

***Saturday, March 21 - San Francisco Lupus Support Group Meeting***
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Western Addition Library, 1550 Scott Street & Geary, San Francisco
Contact: Evanne Graté - 415.452.4270 or

Saturday, March 21 - The "Hang Out" Youth Lupus Support Group
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Lupus Foundation of Northern California, 2635 N 1st St, San Jose
Contact:

Saturday, April 18 - The "Hang Out" Youth Lupus Support Group
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Lupus Foundation of Northern California, 2635 N 1st St, San Jose
Contact: lfncorg@gmail.com
Website: http://lfnc.org/thehangout.html

Friday, May 1 - May is National Lupus Awareness Month

Sunday, May 10 - World Lupus Day
World Lupus Day began with a Proclamation 10 years ago by an international steering committee representing lupus organizations from 13 different nations when they met in Eaton, United Kingdom to organize the first observance of World Lupus Day. The Proclamation is a call to action for governments around the world to increase their financial support for lupus research, awareness and patient services.

***Saturday, May 16 - San Francisco Lupus Support Group Meeting |PUT ON PURPLE DAY! ***
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Western Addition Library, 1550 Scott Street & Geary, San Francisco
Contact: Evanne Graté - 415.452.4270 or

Lupus in the News

(Any news stories containing advice on this website should not be considered a substitute for professional diagnosis, treatment or management of S.L.E. and symptoms by a physician.)

Lupus Death Rates Vary by Race, Ethnicity: Study »
January 2015, WebMD

Pfizer partners with DNA research firm to study lupus disease »
January 2015, Reuters

Tacrolimus for Induction in Lupus Nephritis? »
January 2015, MedPage Today

Lupus Organizations Collaborate to Further Advance Lupus Research »
January 2015, PR Newswire

Current Role of Rituximab in Systemic Lupus »
January 2015, MedPage Today

Mucocutaneous manifestations in juvenile-onset systemic lupus erythematosus: a review of literature »
January 2015, 7th Space Interactive

When the body attacks itself »
January 2015, Bangalore Mirror

Visit our RESOURCES page for Clinical Trials and other lupus assistance »

News from the Lupus Foundation of Northern California (LFNC)

Happy Birthday, LFNC: 37 Years and Counting »
January 2015

Gala Updates: San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo to Deliver Welcome Address, NBC's Terry McSweeney to Emcee »
January 2015, LFNC E-Newsletter

The 37th Anniversary Gala Auction is Now Online & Live! »
January 2015, LFNC E-Newsletter

End State Renal Disease Rates Dropping Among Lupus Patients, But Racial Disparities Remain »
December 2014, LFNC E-Newsletter

LFNC Quarterly Newsletter [PDF]! »
Summer 2014

Archived LFNC E-Newsletters »
Topics include Free or Discounted Hospital Care, Metabolic Syndrome and Lupus, etc.

News from the Alliance for Lupus Research (ALR)

Lupus Organizations Collaborate to Further Advance Lupus Research »
January 2015, Alliance for Lupus Research Press Release \ 2015

2014: A TREMENDOUS MILESTONE CAPPING 15 YEARS OF STELLAR LUPUS RESEARCH »
December 2014, Lupus Research Update Vol 4 \ 2014

CELEBRATING 15 YEARS OF GROUNDBREAKING PROGRESS IN LUPUS RESEARCH »
December 2014, Lupus Research Update Vol 4 \ 2014

LUPUS NEWS CORNER »
December 2014, Lupus Research Update Vol 4 \ 2014

The Latest Lupus Research Update Newsletters »
In every LRU, you'll learn about everything from the most technical advances in lupus science and ALR-funded investigator profiles, to the latest Walk with Us to Cure Lupus and grassroots advocacy program news. We are also proud to introduce a new "Face of Lupus" in each quarterly newsletter.

Alliance for Lupus Research Celebrating 15 Years: Faces of Lupus »
Faces of Lupus is a compelling storytelling platform for the diverse and broad community of individuals who are all touched by lupus to the scientists who devote their careers to finding answers that will lead to a cure. Start with founder and chairman, Robert W. (“Woody”) Johnson IV about his motivation for starting the ALR 15 years ago. His daughter was diagnosed with lupus.