About Gift Lupus Foundation
The Gift Lupus Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals affected by lupus. Founded in 2010, our mission is to provide support, education, and advocacy for those living with lupus while promoting awareness and funding research initiatives aimed at finding a cure for this complex autoimmune disease.
We invite you to join us in our mission to support individuals affected by lupus and work towards a future without this debilitating disease. There are many ways to get involved, including making a donation, volunteering your time and skills, participating in fundraising events, and advocating for lupus awareness and research.
Who we are
Our Mission
At the Gift Lupus Foundation, our mission is to
Support individuals and families affected by lupus through educational resources, financial assistance programs, and peer-to-peer support networks.
Raise awareness about lupus within the community and among healthcare providers to improve early detection, diagnosis, and access to quality care.
Advocate for policies and funding that support lupus research, patient care, and access to treatments.
Fund innovative research projects aimed at better understanding lupus, identifying new treatments, and ultimately finding a cure for the disease.
Our Vision
"Our vision at the Gift Lupus Foundation is to create a world where individuals affected by lupus can live full and healthy lives, free from the burdens of this debilitating autoimmune disease. We envision a future where every person with lupus has access to compassionate support, cutting-edge treatments, and a supportive community that empowers them to thrive despite the challenges of their condition. Through our unwavering commitment to advocacy, research, and patient support, we strive to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those impacted by lupus and ultimately contribute to a future where lupus is no longer a barrier to living life to its fullest potential."
Who we are
Our Services
Support Services
The Gift Lupus Foundation may offer various support services for individuals affected by lupus, including counseling, support groups, and peer-to-peer mentoring programs. These services can provide emotional support, information, and a sense of community for people living with lupus and their families.
More about spreadingFinancial Assistance
Gift Lupus Foundation might provide financial assistance to help individuals with lupus cover the costs of medical care, prescription medications, and other related expenses. This assistance can help alleviate the financial burden of living with a chronic illness
More about symptomsEducational Programs
The foundation may organize educational programs and workshops to raise awareness about lupus, educate the public about the disease, and provide information about treatment options, self-care strategies, and coping mechanisms for individuals with lupus.
More about treatmentResearch Funding
Gift Lupus Foundation could fund research projects aimed at better understanding lupus, identifying new treatments, and ultimately finding a cure for the disease. By investing in research, the foundation can contribute to advancements in lupus treatment and care.
More about treatmentCollaborations and Partnerships
The foundation may collaborate with other organizations, healthcare providers, researchers, and advocacy groups to leverage resources, share expertise, and maximize impact in supporting individuals with lupus and advancing lupus research and advocacy efforts.
More about treatmentCommunity Events
The foundation may organize community events, fundraisers, and awareness campaigns to engage with the public, raise funds for lupus research and support programs, and foster a sense of solidarity among individuals affected by lupus.
More about treatmentPatient Outreach
Gift Lupus Foundation might conduct outreach efforts to connect with individuals affected by lupus, provide information about available resources and support services, and ensure that those in need are aware of the assistance that is available to them.
More about treatmentDisease Control and Prevention
Efforts to prevent the virus spreading include travel restrictions, quarantines, curfews, workplace hazard controls, event postponements and cancellations, and facility closures. These include the quarantine of Hubei, national or regional quarantines elsewhere in the world, curfew measures in China and South Korea, various border closures or incoming passenger restrictions, screening at airports and train stations, and outgoing passenger travel bans.
The pandemic has led to severe global socioeconomic disruption, the postponement or cancellation of sporting, religious, and cultural events, and widespread fears of supply shortages which have spurred panic buying. Schools and universities have closed either on a nationwide or local basis in more than 160 countries, affecting more than 1.5 billion students. Misinformation and conspiracy theories about the virus have spread online and there have been incidents of xenophobia and racism against Chinese, and other East and Southeast Asian people. As the pandemic spreads and hotspots form around the globe, such as those in Europe and the United States, discrimination against people from these hotspots has also occurred.
Involvement
Get Involved
Getting involved with the Gift Lupus Foundation can be a meaningful way to support individuals
affected by lupus and contribute to the foundation's mission. Here are some steps you can take to get involved:
Walk to End Lupus
Join the Gift Lupus Foundation and thousands of walkers in nearly 60 cities across Africa. to raise money for research, increase awareness, and rally support for people living with lupus.
Email: getinvolved@giftlupus.org
Spread Awareness
Help raise awareness about lupus by sharing information about the disease, its symptoms, and available resources with your friends, family, and community.
Email: getinvolved@giftlupus.org
Become and Advocate
In Africa and state capitals around the countries, our advocates tell their stories and urge their elected officials to support policies that improve the lives of people affected by lupus.
Email: getinvolved@giftlupus.org
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