There are local chapters of the lupus foundation all over: the main site to locate your local chapter is: http://www.lupus.org/chapters/locator.asp#NC

The Site for the local chapter in Charlotte NC is:
http://www.lupuslinks.org/index.htm

The site for one in NY is:
http://www.lupusgvc.org/

The website below will broadcast live on Oct. 14th It is entitled "Listen, Talk and Learn more about lupus PLEASE JOIN US, IT'S FREE
https://netscore.astutetech.com/lupus/

If you still have questions after researching, you may send an email question to the LFA health educator at: lupusinfo@lupus.org

We as lupus survivors are all wanting to be heard. I'm in process of learning how to become a lupus advocate. Please contact me if you'd like to join me in wanting to be head as an advocate. The more of us that are heard, the more they may listen. MAYBE IT'S TIME EVERYONE HEARS US -- TOGETHER !!!!