Arthritis & Lupus Awareness Month

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May 1 - 31, 2026

Every day this May, ANRF is showing up with resources, webinars, and direct connection to the scientists working toward cures, because these conditions are often invisible, but the strength of the people living with them is not.

From patient stories and podcast episodes to Facebook Lives, scientist spotlights, recipes, and workouts — there’s something here for everyone. Browse the full calendar and make this month yours.

How can you 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

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

Featured Webinars

Beneath the Surface: How Weight and Inflammation Are Connected
May 14 – 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT

A plain-language exploration of how weight and inflammation interact, what emerging therapies like GLP-1s may mean for patients, and how to have better conversations with your care team.

Sponsored by Eli Lilly.

See Beyond Dryness: Understanding Sjögren’s as a Whole-Body Condition
May 21 – 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT

A CME-accredited expert session reframing Sjögren’s as the systemic autoimmune condition it truly is, with clinical insights on diagnosis, care pathways, and emerging treatment options.

Supported by Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine.

The Bigger Picture: CAR-T Therapy and the Future of Autoimmune Care
May 28 – 12:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT

An expert-led session on one of the most exciting frontiers in autoimmune care — what the latest clinical evidence on CAR-T therapy means for the future of treatment.

Sponsored by Bristol Myers Squibb.

 

Every gift moves us forward

Research is the only path to better treatments, earlier diagnoses, and one day, cures. Here are the ways you can make a difference this May.

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Double Your Impact

Give now through midnight on ANRF’s Giving Day, May 15, and your gift will be matched 1:1 through a special matching opportunity. Every dollar goes twice as far.

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Make a Tribute Gift

Honor someone in your village with a gift of $100 or more and ANRF will send them a personal thank you video from ANRF Board Member, Staci Stringer Betschart.

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Become a Monthly Supporter

Spreading your contribution throughout the year helps ANRF plan ahead and keeps research moving forward steadily, all year long.

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Give Through Your Workplace

Many companies match charitable gifts. Check with your HR department to find out if your company can double your impact.

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