My name is Anissa LeeHang and I was diagnosed with lupus a week before my 11th birthday in 2007. I used to refer to my disease as a curse, however I now look at is as a blessing. My life was completely altered when I received my diagnosis, especially being that I was so young […]
Someone I Love Has Lupus
My name is Miranda and someone I love has Lupus. I am a Public Health student at University of Hawaii and will be graduating in the spring of 2016. One of my goals is to help raise awareness and provide support, education and resources for those living with lupus. I am working on a much […]
Devyne
My name is Devyne and I am 11 years old. I was first diagnosed at the age of 9 in January 2013. It was really difficult at first because I was really scared. I didn’t really know what was going on or what was wrong with me. All I knew was that almost everyday that […]
Cheryl Ann Jong
Sunday, May 10th is a very special day. It is Mother’s Day, and I’ve been blessed to have a wonderful mom as well as a loving wife who has done an awesome job raising our two kids. Sunday is particularly meaningful to me because it also happens to be World Lupus Day. I have done […]
Lea’s Life With Lupus
Lea was diagnosed in 2005. She is sharing her journey in her own words with others to help raise awareness. I actually thought my life was over. I thought I was going to die. I experienced so many different symptoms. Was a regular at the ER too. So much pain and not knowing much about […]