The "Could I Have Lupus?" campaign is designed to heighten awareness and create a sense of urgency about lupus. With the help of women who are actually living with lupus, we are sending a message to women who are suffering from lupus symptoms -- that they can find support, hope and, most of all, answers. They just have to start by asking the right question: "Could I have lupus?

The Lupus Foundation of America, Inc. (LFA) is the foremost national nonprofit voluntary health organization dedicated to finding the causes of and cure for lupus and providing support, services and hope to all people affected by lupus. The goal of the Piedmont Chapter is to provide lupus patients and their families with education and support and to aid in the fight against lupus. The Piedmont Chapter offers services to lupus patients and their families including general information, referral assistance and peer support, educational programs on a wide range of topics related to living with lupus, support groups throughout the chapter service area that provide a place for shared experiences and encouragement and news and  latest information on lupus research, as well as a library with information, books and other resources available for loan. Further it offers opportunities for individuals, corporations, and organizations to volunteer, donate, and raise funds towards vital lupus research and local programs for those living with lupus.

The ACR is an organization of and for physicians, health professionals, and scientists that advances rheumatology through programs of education, research, advocacy and practice support that foster excellence in the care of people with or at risk for arthritis and rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.

Girlfriends Health Guide for Women of Color Magazine's mission is to uplift, promote and inform women of color about health related disparities that focus on ethnic women who are underserved and under-represented. Girlfriends Health Guide Magazine and it's Girlfriends NETWORK encourages the everyday women of color to understand that they're not alone and being there for one another is truly the everlasting bond of friendship that will never be broken.

The Lupus Alliance of America, Inc.(LAA) is here to ensure the delivery of services to those affected by lupus through affiliate members, other agencies and to fund research efforts. When contact is made at the LAA office, immediate questions and concerns will be answered and a packet of information pertinent to the client's request will be mailed or e-mailed. A local referral will be given to the caller so they can receive help and support from the closest lupus agency that can provide the necessary services. Lupus agencies across the country provide a variety of programs including support groups, seminars, telephone support, physician referrals, quarterly newsletters, information about clinical trials, and material about various aspects of lupus.

The Lupus Research Institute (LRI) founded by families and shaped by scientists, is the country’s only nonprofit organization singularly devoted to novel research in lupus. The LRI National Coalition network of patient groups serves people living in the major cities and states across the country who think they may have lupus, have been diagnosed with lupus, or have friends or family members with lupus.

The mission of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), a part of the Department of Health and Human Services’ National Institutes of Health (NIH), is to support research into the causes, treatment, and prevention of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases; the training of basic and clinical scientists to carry out this research; and the dissemination of information on research progress in these diseases. Bilingual (Spanish and English) information specialists are available to answer questions about lupus and requests for information.

Pharmozon is a local and national organization in South Carolina dedicated to providing knowledge to the public as a means to empower them to make informed decisions concerning their health and overall quality of life for them and their loved ones. Pharmozon focuses on male and female health issues, but have recently placed a strong emphasis on women’s health issues in South Carolina. This has led to collaborations with several local organizations in providing Education, Advocacy, and Resource Mobilization to those affected with lupus and other chronic illnesses.

Lupus International was founded in 1983, a 501©3 nonprofit organization. Its corporate headquarters is located in the heart of one of the leading research and biotech areas in the country. The primary function of Lupus International is to alleviate suffering for lupus patients through patient services, effect early detection of undiagnosed cases through awareness promotion and eradicate lupus by supporting lupus research. Lupus International has devoted significant resources to specialty groups for newly diagnosed patients, and their loved ones, children and law enforcement officers.

The Arthritis Foundation is the only national not-for-profit organization that supports the more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions.  Founded in 1948, with headquarters in Atlanta, the Arthritis Foundation has multiple service points located throughout the country. The Arthritis Foundation is the largest private, not-for-profit contributor to arthritis research in the world, funding more than $380 million in research grants since 1948. The foundation helps people take control of arthritis by providing public health education; pursuing public policy and legislation; and conducting evidence-based programs to improve the quality of life for those living with arthritis.

The National Kidney Foundation, a major voluntary nonprofit health organization, is dedicated to preventing kidney and urinary tract diseases, improving the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by kidney disease and increasing the availability of all organs for transplantation. Through its more than 50 local offices nationwide, the NKF provides vital patient and community services, conducts extensive public and professional education, advocates for patients through legislative action and supports kidney research to identify new treatments.

Established in 1984, the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) is the nation’s leading voluntary health organization solely dedicated to osteoporosis and bone health. The mission of the NOF is to prevent osteoporosis and related fractures, to promote lifelong bone health, to help improve the lives of those affected by osteoporosis and to find a cure through programs of awareness, advocacy, public and health professional education and research.