Michigan Lupus Foundation

06/03/2026

We want to recognize and sincerely thank Moe's Warriors for their incredible fundraising efforts in support of the Michigan Lupus Foundation! During Lupus Awareness Month, Monique Kusky hosted two events and raised over $6,285 in support the foundation’s financial aid program. Donations make a world of difference in our fight against lupus and we couldn't do it without the help and generosity of the community. THANK YOU, MOE! 💜

06/02/2026

For anyone in Northern Michigan, we will be hosting a support group meet-up in Traverse City this Friday, June 5 at noon. Come to connect with others who understand the challenges of living with lupus, share experiences and build a supportive community. Register here: milupus.org/support-groups 💜

06/02/2026

Living with lupus can feel isolating at times, especially on the days where symptoms are debilitating.

If you’ve been feeling alone in your symptoms or experiences, we hope these coping thoughts bring a small reminder that your feelings are valid, your struggles are real and you are not alone in this journey.

We are thankful for these coping strategies created by Jen Gallagher!

06/02/2026

Thank you for helping us close out Lupus Awareness Month at the Lansing Walk for Lupus! It was inspiring to see our community come together to share experiences, honor loved ones, remember those we have lost and help shine a light on an often invisible illness. We are incredibly grateful to every participant, volunteer, donor and sponsor whose support made this meaningful event possible. Stay tuned for more photos and post-event info this week! 💜
(📸: Chelsey Johnson)

06/01/2026

We want to extend our gratitude to everyone who helped make lupus more visible throughout the month of May! Whether you attended an event, shared a post, wore purple, made a donation, volunteered your time or simply helped start a conversation about lupus, your support made a meaningful difference.

While Lupus Awareness Month may be ending, our work continues every day. Thank you for being part of this mission and for helping us move closer to a world with better treatments, stronger support systems and ultimately, a cure! 💜

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.