Lupus is an autoimmune disease where cells designed to protect the body from pathogens fail to recognize host from invader.  The body attacks itself. 

Here is a video that expresses the effects of this mysterious, but deadly disorder.

As of now, no one knows what causes this to happen, much less how to cure or prevent this dreaded disease. 

That is why, every year, a Walk to End LU?US is held in cities around the United States.  This year, Central Office Staff wore purple and walked to support the Walk To End LU?US effort.  For information about how you can support the fight to end this terrible, disabling disease, click on the Walk To End LU?US link above.