May 2025

Arthritis & Lupus Awareness Month

Every piece matters.

Every patient, every researcher, every discovery gets us
closer to a cure

Every year, during Arthritis and Lupus Awareness Month, we unite to raise awareness and spark action. It’s a time for patients, caregivers, researchers, and healthcare professionals to connect, share stories, and drive progress toward better diagnoses, treatments, and ultimately, a cure

Join us all month long to raise awareness, share your story, and fuel the research that leads to answers.

How you can get involved?

  • Attend a free live webinar with researchers and patient advocates

  • Download tools and fact sheets to support your care

  • Follow @CureArthritis for daily stories and resources

  • Share your experience to help others feel seen and understood

  • Support research that’s driving discoveries in autoimmune disease

Featured Webinars

Hidden Symptoms: What Patients and Doctors Need to Talk About
May 1 – 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT

Fatigue. Brain fog. Mental health struggles. These hidden symptoms of arthritis and lupus often go unspoken in the exam room, but they dramatically impact daily life. In this webinar, patients and physicians come together to spotlight the lesser-discussed challenges of autoimmune disease. You’ll hear real stories, practical communication tips, and research-backed strategies for navigating these symptoms and strengthening patient-provider relationships.

Lab to Life: Understanding the Treatment Journey
May 13 – 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT

Have you ever wondered how a scientific idea becomes a treatment that patients can actually access?

In this webinar, we’ll walk through the complex and fascinating journey of medical research – from the first questions asked in the lab, to the clinical trials that test new ideas, and finally, to the therapies that make it into doctor’s offices and pharmacies.

 

Habit Stacking for Chronic Illness
May 27 – 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT

In this session, we’ll explore how habit stacking works, why it’s effective, and how it can be used to build sustainable, feel-good routines that support symptom management.

Experts will break down the behavioral science behind it, clinicians will share how they use it in patient care, and real-world patients will offer practical strategies that make self-care more manageable, even on hard days.

 

Take a look at our full calendar of events and join us throughout May.

What Does Your Piece Look Like?

We all have something to give, and when we each bring our piece, we move research forward, faster.

Your piece might be your story. Your network. Your creativity. Your voice.
However you show up, you’re helping uncover new treatments, fund bold ideas, and bring hope to millions living with arthritis and lupus.

Together, we’re building something bigger.

Ready to add your piece?

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