The Autoimmune Association is the world’s leading nonprofit dedicated to autoimmune awareness, education, advocacy, and research. Learn more about our history, reach, and where we’re headed next!
The Autoimmune Association is the leading organization dedicated to improving the lives of those living with autoimmune diseases. We’re proud of the difference we’re making each day, bringing us one step closer to a world without autoimmune disease.
78 %
Of those living with autoimmune disease are women
100 +
Autoimmune diseases
$3M
Given to research by AARDA
1M +
Living with autoimmune disease
Established a nationwide referral service and developed patient education materials.
Co-sponsored first international conference on autoimmunity in Orlando, Florida.
Successfully advocated for legislation establishing the NIH Autoimmune Diseases Coordinating Committee.
Established the National Coalition of Autoimmune Patient Groups, which now includes over 50 organizations.
Successfully advocated for a $30 million additional NIH funding of autoimmune research.
Engaged a national spokesperson and began advocating for a national autoimmune research plan.
Provided initial funding for the first Center for Autoimmune Disease Research in the nation at Johns Hopkins University.
Successfully advocated for passage of the Children’s Health Act, which mandated that NIH develop a National Autoimmune Diseases Research Plan.
Sponsored a congressional briefing on autoimmunity to bring attention to the need to fund the National Autoimmune Diseases Research Plan.
Initiated a National Alliance for Autoimmune Awareness involving the NIH, Johns Hopkins University Center for Autoimmune Disease Research, patient groups, and corporations.
Conducted a National Awareness Campaign and sponsored a “What Every American Needs to Know” public forum.
Organized an Autoimmune Rally on Capitol Hill to support the “Prevention, Awareness and Research of Autoimmune Diseases Act.”
Officially enacted March as Autoimmune Awareness Month.
Reached $1 million milestone for research support.
Conducted a summit meeting on the Global Status of Autoimmune Diseases.
Organized a series of public and patient forums throughout the country.
Conducted a congressional briefing on autoimmune diseases for Autoimmune Awareness Month.
Created a major autoimmune awareness special insert in the Washington Post.
Reached $2 million milestone for supporting research.
Sponsored an Autoimmune Summit and Congressional Briefing.
Celebrated The Autoimmune Association’s 25th anniversary.
Launched ARNET, an autoimmune disease patient registry.
NCAPG grew to 50 members, and new website including a robust disease list was launched.
The Autoimmune Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by autoimmune disease through awareness, education, advocacy, and research. The Autoimmune Association is a BBB Accredited Charity, is recognized by the National Health Council for meeting their Standards of Excellence, is certified by America’s Best Charities, has a 4-Star rating from Charity Navigator, and has a Platinum rating from Guidestar. The Autoimmune Association prepares financial reports including annual reports, financial statements, and tax returns.
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With your support we can continue to drive towards a better tomorrow for autoimmune patients across the country and around the world.
