Lupus Research




	A portion of THE LEE MITT COMPANY profits will be donated to the Lupus Research Institute (LRI).

LUPUS RESEARCH INSTITUTE

About Lupus

Systemic lupus erythematosus (S.L.E.), commonly called lupus, is one of America's least recognized major diseases. It is estimated that more than 1.5 million Americans have lupus, 90% of whom are women. Lupus is a chronic and potentially fatal autoimmune disorder. It is considered the prototype autoimmune disease because the body's immune system forms antibodies that can attack virtually any healthy organ or tissue, from the kidneys to the brain, heart, lungs, skin, joints and blood. No new treatments for lupus have been approved in almost 50 years, and existing medications are highly toxic and can have debilitating effects.

Lupus Research Institute

The Lupus Research Institute (LRI) is the national nonprofit organization at the forefront of innovation in lupus research. Recognizing that most major medical breakthroughs come from unexpected directions, the Institute fosters and supports only the highest ranked new science to prevent, treat and cure this chronic autoimmune disease. Since its founding in 2000, the LRI has awarded nearly $25 million in grants to researchers across the country. Through its National Coalition, a network of national and regional leaders in major markets across America, the LRI also works with patient groups to advocate for increased research funding, to spread awareness of the severity of the disease and its complications, and to push for new treatments and a cure.