Subscribe to our Newsletters
Learn more about what we’re doing and get the latest news about research, treatment developments, and clinical trial information.
Subscribe
Raise Awareness on Social Media
Help raise awareness with social media toolkit, filled with ready-to-share posts, images, and hashtags to make spreading the word easy and impactful.
Get toolkit
Share Your Story
Sharing your personal autoimmune journey can inspire and empower others—and your story may even be featured on our blog.
Share your story
Make a Donation
Create a lasting impact with a one-time or recurring donation of any size. Whether you choose a general contribution or honor someone special with a memorial or tribute donation, your gift will make meaningful difference.
Donate
Organize a DIY Fundraiser
Do-It-Yourself (DIY) fundraisers are a fantastic way to spread the word within your community and raise essential funds. Create an event or a challenge and invite your family, friends, neighbors and more to support you with donations.
Organize a fundraiser
Participate in the Hope Journey Walk
Join us for the Hope Journey Walk on October 12, 2025 in Washington, D.C, or participate virtually—on your treadmill, in your local park, or even at your local zoo. Wherever you are, you’re part of our movement. Every step you take helps raise awareness and critical funds for autoimmune disease research, advocacy, and support.
Learn more and register
Volunteer at the Hope Journey Walk
Join us in making a meaningful difference as a volunteer for the Hope Journey Walk, a powerful and inspiring event dedicated to raising awareness and support for the 50 million Americans affected by autoimmune disease. Held in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, October 12, 2025, this event also welcomes volunteers and participants from across the country, making it a nationwide effort to empower the autoimmune community.
Learn more and sign up
Contact Your Legislators
Our easy-to-use platform lets you send customizable letters to your legislators urging them to take action on key policy issues.
Help change policy
Join an Online Support Community
Share experiences, find support, and discuss tips for coping with autoimmune disease.
Join a community
Attend the Autoimmune Community Summit
Join us for the Autoimmune Community Summit—a free, two-day virtual event packed with expert-led sessions, practical tips, and the latest updates on autoimmune research and care.
Learn more about the Autoimmune Community Summit
Join Our Patient Registry
Join the Autoimmune Research Network (ARNet), our patient registry designed to advance autoimmune disease research by collecting health information from patients. By completing a secure, anonymized survey, you’ll help researchers identify patterns in treatment, side effect management, and diagnostics that could lead to improved outcomes for the entire autoimmune community.
Join ARNet
Support Autoimmune Awareness Month
Get involved in Autoimmune Awareness Month every March—each year we offer exciting ways to raise awareness and make an impact, so be sure to check back for new opportunities as March approaches.
Raise awareness in March
Raise Awareness Among Young Adults
We’re committed to helping young adults find impactful ways to make a difference. Whether you’d like to share your story on social media, host an awareness event at your school, college, or community center, or organize a local fundraiser, there are plenty of ways to get involved. Fill out this form to share your interests, and we’ll connect you with our Young Adult Advisory Council.
Raise awareness among young adults
Join the Young Adult Advisory Council
If you’re between the ages of 15 and 25, consider applying to join the Autoimmune Association’s Young Adult Advisory Council (YAAC)—a passionate group of young advocates helping shape resources, awareness, and support for young people living with autoimmune disease. Applications open each January.
Learn more about the YAAC
