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...
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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...
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 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...
Rare Autoimmune Disease: Anthony’s Journey with Vasculitis
Among the estimated 100+ known autoimmune diseases, certain conditions stand out due to their extreme rarity. Rare autoimmune diseases often lack widespread awareness,...
Raising Hope: Pancakes for the Autoimmune Disease
Priya Patil was in college when she began experiencing severe physical health issues, primarily affecting her gastrointestinal system. The symptoms left her exhausted...
Autoimmune Association Continues to Advocate to Protect Copay Assistance and Essential Health Benefits
The Autoimmune Association has shared comments with the office of Health and Human Services (HHS) regarding the 2026 Notice of Benefit and Payment...
Autoimmune Association and Patient Advocacy Organizations Host Dr. Vicky Shanmugam, Director of the Office of Autoimmune Disease Research
The Autoimmune Association, along with partners in the autoimmune patient advocacy community, presented a luncheon last week in Washington, D.C. featuring Victoria Shanmugam,...
Raising Autoimmune Awareness in Tribal Communities
As we recognized Indigenous Peoples Day yesterday, it’s essential to shine a light on an urgent health concern disproportionately affecting Native communities:...
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