We serve the Texas Gulf Coast as an independent Chapter for Lupus Foundation of America.
Your giving supports local Texas Gulf Coast area programs & education, outreach, and support services across multiple communities.
We work with county health departments, community clinics, and other health advocacy nonprofit organizations.
Our aim is to:
- shorten to time to diagnosis through education of community members and health care providers
- advocate for patients to receive high-quality care regardless of ability to pay
- help fund research toward, eventually, finding a cure.
Join the fight against lupus with your local support today!
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From YOUR Lupus Texas Gulf Coast Chapter
The board and our team continue to be inspired by the courage and determination of women, men, and children living with lupus.
Have you read some of the “Why We Walk” messages during our Spring Walks? WOW!
Our team captains are community leaders making a BIG impact on the fight against lupus!
We have passionate volunteer leadership in our board members, and all are dedicated to growing our programs & support of the over now well over 2.2 million living with lupus.
Some of our chapter programs include:
- Lupus disease information
- Physician and hospital referrals
- Peer Mentors
- Support Groups
- Patient Advocates (for doctor visits or hospital support)
- Healthcare Professional Trainings (including Community Health Workers!)
- Speakers Bureau
- Lupus Community Leaders, Patient Ambassadors, and Family Caregivers
- Patient Access To Healthcare (PATH) Grant program
We know that lupus is under-researched, under-funded, and under-recognized. That’s why ninety cents of every dollar donated to your Gulf Coast Chapter stays in the Gulf Coast of Texas. We are an independent chapter supporting Texas lupus education and advocacy, providing valuable resources for lupus patients.
Thank you to all our volunteers and supporters. Your support by way of time, talent ,and treasure has helped us navigate the last 41 years and forge a way ahead for all those living with lupus in the Texas Gulf Coast.
With deepest gratitude,
Anne Marie Blacketer, CFRE
Chief Executive Officer
Lupus Foundation of America
Texas Gulf Coast Chapter
