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We're committed to partnering with those living with lupus, their loved ones, friends, and the medical community to fulfill our vision of a life free of lupus.
We can't wait to see you this fall! Stay tuned for registration pages for 2025 Walk to End Lupus Now!
Join us again at the Canton Waterfront on September 20th, 2025!
Join us again on the National Mall on September 27th, 2025!
Join us again at the Bon Secours Training Center on October 11th, 2025!
SAVE THE DATE - May 3rd, 2025
More information coming soon!
Due to scheduling, we will be moving the Baltimore Lupus Empowerment Conference to November 2025. More information coming soon!
Please join us in Richmond May or in Washington DC in June.
This event is typically in November, but due to scheduling conflicts we will be moving the DC Lupus Empowerment Conference to June!
More information coming soon!
Follow the DMV Region on Instagram and join a local Facebook Group! Meet and connect with other lupus warriors, share your story, and stay up to date on what is happening in the community and at the LFA!
We are so excited to have launched the DMV Instagram page this year! Follow us today at @lfa_dmv
Join a local Facebook group! You can find a group for Washington DC, Baltimore, and Richmond!
Hello! My name is Leanna O'Connor, and I am the Development Manager supporting the DMV! Are you interested in getting involved in the lupus community by joining us at the walk, getting involved in a committee, corporate sponsorship, or simply to volunteer?
Reach out to me to learn more about ways to get involved or to see what events and programming are coming up for the DMV region.
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