Living with Myasthenia Gravis: One Man’s Journey from Symptoms to Diagnosis
When John first began experiencing fatigue in his eyes and face, he brushed it off as stress. He was in his early 40s,...
Autoimmune Association Blog Articles
Finding Purpose on the Trail: A Father’s Journey Through the Shenandoah for His Daughter and the Autoimmune Association
A Sudden Diagnosis That Changed Everything There are few things in this life that make you feel more helpless than watching your child...
Meet Erika: Battling 6 Autoimmune Diseases—and Advocating for Millions
A Mysterious Illness and Years Without Answers Erika’s story begins the way too many patients have experienced – with pain that didn’t have...
Autoimmune Association Announces Inaugural Hope Journey Walk Inviting Communities to “Lace Up for Hope”
The Autoimmune Association is proud to announce the inaugural Hope Journey Walk, a national fundraising and awareness event that will take place on...
Art with a Mission: John von Bergen Gives Back to Autoimmune Community Through Sales
A Mysterious Flare Turns Serious In 2016, John von Bergen noticed some skin flaking on his right elbow. At first, it seemed minor—nothing...
Study Reveals Top Environmental Concerns Impacting Autoimmune Patients
When a hurricane hits or a wildfire spreads, most people worry about the obvious—flooding, smoke, power outages. But for people living with autoimmune...
Meet Makenzie: A Young Adult with Autoimmune Disease Navigating Life, Uncertainty, and Hope
Searching for a Diagnosis Makenzie Kaput is a 22-year-old who knows all too well the frustration of living with symptoms while still searching...
Raising Hope: Building a Community Around a Shared Purpose
For Madison Knapp, the Autoimmune Association is more than just a nonprofit—it’s personal. Diagnosed with her first autoimmune disease, vitiligo, at the age...
Meet the 2025 Young Adult Advisory Council: Empowering the Next Generation of Autoimmune Advocates
The Autoimmune Association announces the 2025 Young Adult Advisory Council (YAAC)—a dynamic group of 12 young leaders from across the United States and...
Advocates Take Action at the Autoimmune Association’s Legislative Fly-In
On Thursday, March 20, 2025, advocates from 16 states came together for the Autoimmune Association’s Annual Legislative Fly-In event. Sharing personal stories, these...
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