In 1972, a group of volunteers formed the Lupus Foundation of Colorado, dba Lupus Colorado, to educate and serve individuals and families living with Lupus. And now – more than 50 years later – our nonprofit continues to advocate, educate, and make a difference in the lives of thousands of Lupus patients, families, friends, and community members. We provide opportunities where they are heard, understood, and cared for in their daily struggle for normalcy and health.   

It is our goal to empower all individuals in Colorado with Lupus so they can live and thrive with the dignity and self-worth they deserve. Vulnerable populations continue to be impacted by health care inequity, and it is the responsibility of regional/local organizations such as Lupus Colorado to address these concerns. Our organization is led by a strong and diverse Board of Directors, headed by Board Chair Ron Pierre, an African American man with Lupus. Seventy percent of our Board members are BIPOC with sixty percent living with Lupus.   

Our mission is to improve the quality of life for all people affected by lupus and to promote efforts for the diagnosis, treatment, prevention and cure of lupus. 

Our motto is help for today, hope for tomorrow.