As you read this, hundreds of lupus advocates attending the 2026 National Lupus Advocacy Summit in Washington, DC are turning Capitol Hill purple and meeting with their members of Congress.  They are asking Congress to protect and increase funding for lupus research programs and to reject cuts to programs like Medicaid, which are essential to ensuring people with lupus have access to the care they need. Even though you’re not in Washington, you too can make a difference today by participating in our Virtual Advocacy Day!

In less than a minute, you can add your voice to the voices of hundreds of lupus advocates on Capitol Hill who are calling on Congress to join the fight against lupus. Simply click here to send an email directly to your elected officials. Let them know that these programs also are priorities for thousands of people with lupus back home who could not make the trip to DC. Urge them to support their constituents living with lupus!

Your advocacy is needed TODAY more than ever before.