Lupus Foundation of Northern California

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:

Last year, the Lupus Foundations of Northern and Southern California merged to form the California Lupus Foundation. Now, we are slowing down our posts on this account to focus our attention on the California Lupus Foundation.

Please follow the CLF on Instagram, Facebook, X, and LinkedIn to stay in touch and get the latest updates on lupus research and the many free resources we offer.

We especially appreciate your support, as follower count on social media is often taken into consideration when we receive funding and apply for grants. If you have a moment, please take the time to follow the CLF and share our posts. Thank you!💜

. Have you started following our new page California Lupus Foundation? We won't be updating this page starting in June- so be sure to follow our new page so you don't miss out on our free programs and services!

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Reminder: soon, this account will no longer be active. Please follow us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and now X to keep in touch! California Lupus Foundation

There, we'll be posting about our patient programs, support groups, fun events, and more!

Big news! The FDA has granted Fast Track designation to Johnson & Johnson’s nipocalimab for potential treatment of individuals with SLE.

This Fast Track status means that nipocalimab will undergo a faster development period and drug review timeline, which will make the treatment available sooner!

Read more here: https://bit.ly/LFNC_April2026BreakingNews

Were you recently diagnosed with lupus? Are you searching for a safe place to share your thoughts and feelings as you navigate your diagnosis? Our support groups are full of vibrant, compassionate, driven community members who have lived similar experiences.

Check out our support group calendar to see which sessions fit best with your schedule!

For more details, visit https://bit.ly/LFNC_SupportGroupCalendar

California Dreamin' for a Cure💜

Thank you to everyone who attended our 11th Annual Purple Ribbon Awards Dinner! We honored our awardees, we shared inspiring stories of resilience, and we raised funds for an incredible cause. All proceeds from the Gala support our free patient programs.

We are endlessly grateful for our community, whose compassion and generosity allow us to reach lupus patients statewide!

California State Disability Insurance acts as a "second line of defense" against both permanent and temporary disability for lupus warriors.

In our most recent health conference, Matthew Wingell discussed disability insurance and opened up the floor for your questions!

If you weren't able to make it, you can view the recording on our website under "past health conferences."

The numbers are in! This year, we raised $61,000 at the Purple Ribbon Awards Dinner! 🎉 All proceeds will go to our programs, which support and educate lupus patients at no cost to them!

This was only possible because of YOUR compassion and belief in our mission. Thank you for spreading love and creating change in our community!💜

If you were unable to attend but would still like to support our patient programs, you can still donate at https://bit.ly/LFNC_Gala2026Donate

Barracuda Night is Saturday, April 18!!🏒 The California Lupus Foundation will be the beneficiary for Chuck-a-Puck at the Barracuda's game!

Visit our website to grab a discounted ticket and join the fun!