Story Sharing Project

What is your connection to lupus?My wife, Shirley, has lupus. When was the lupus diagnosis?I was introduced to lupus when my wife was diagnosed in early 2001. The correct diagnosis […]

Dr. Helena FieldsRobbins, IL What did you get your degree in?Special Education Leadership What school did you attend?Concordia University Chicago Did you tell your school or professors about your [...]

By Kristen Anderson, Educator, Athlete and Team Lupus, Chicago Marathon 2025 runner For years, whenever I’ve told someone I run marathons, I’ve gotten the same question—usually with a curious [...]

Lupus warrior, LSI Associate Board member, Western Suburbs Walk Committee member, an all-around lupus awareness educator and advocate Tell Us About Your Lupus DiagnosisI’ve lived with lupus for [...]

A Transplant Story I was diagnosed with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) in my early teens, during my sophomore year of high school. What should have been a time of friendship, […]

Dr. Katz Stands with lupus patients and their families as he leads the charge in the fight against lupus CHICAGO, IL, September 2024 – The Chicago Illinois Lupus Walk Ambassador […]

Meet Lavita Williams, Lupus Warrior and LSI's newest Support Group Leader

BY MADELINE HANDLEYMadeline Handley is a third-year Molecular Biology student at Colgate University, who has learned how to navigate a college environment whilst managing lupus. Madeline was [...]

BY MADELINE HANDLEYMadeline Handley is a third-year Molecular Biology student at Colgate University, who has learned how to navigate a college environment whilst managing lupus. Madeline was [...]

Team Jackie’s Angels Uses Walk to Keep Loved One’s Battle Alive atThe Annual Western Suburbs Illinois Lupus Walk CHICAGO, IL, August – Team Jackie co-captains Elsa Bueno and Eddie [...]