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Autoimmune diseases encompass a broad category of related diseases in which a person's immune system attacks his or her own tissue. The immune system is meant to protect the body by responding to invading microorganisms, such as viruses or bacteria. Autoimmune diseases result from immune cells making a mistake and attacking the very cells that they are meant to protect. Some examples of autoimmune diseases include:

  • Lupus
  • POEMS syndrome
  • Rheumatoid arthritis


 

 

Autoimmune Association

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Population Served:

People affected with an autoimmune disease worldwide

Mission:

Autoimmune Association is dedicated to the eradication of autoimmune diseases and the alleviation of suffering and the socioeconomic impact of autoimmunity through fostering and facilitating collaboration in the areas of education, public awareness, research, and patient services in an effective, ethical and efficient manner.

  • Provides information about autoimmune diseases and referrals to single-autoimmune disease groups.

Blood Cancer United resources

Find free, specialized guidance and information for every type of blood cancer, request financial support, find emotional support, and connect with other members of the blood cancer community.

We are Blood Cancer United.

Everyone affected by blood cancer—patients, survivors, caregivers, researchers, advocates, fundraisers, everyone—has a story. Share yours.
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Kassandra

ALL Survivor

Three individuals stand together on a stage at a Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Student Visionaries of the Year event, with one holding an award plaque and another holding a bouquet of flowers—highlighting recognition, advocacy, and community impact in the blood cancer awareness and fundraising community.

Andrew

diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL)

Portrait of a blood cancer survivor with short hair seated in a vehicle and looking toward the camera. This image represents blood cancer awareness, survivorship, patient advocacy, recovery after treatment, and hope for people living with leukemia, lymphoma, and other blood cancers.

Mazie

acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

Family of five seated together on a sofa in a modern indoor setting. This image represents the role of family support throughout the blood cancer journey, highlighting caregiving, connection, and resilience for people affected by blood cancer, including patients, survivors, and their loved ones.

Rode

acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

Man in green shirt

Kyle

Lymphoma

A young hispanic mom in a gray tshirt with her bald son wearing bright green boxing gloves and an I Am a Warrior tshirt

Peyton

non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL)

Close-up portrait of an older adult indoors wearing a zip-up jacket, seated in a room with shelves and a wall clock visible in the background—highlighting everyday life, strength, and lived experience within the blood cancer community and survivorship awareness.

Elaine

acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

Blood cancer survivor wearing a light-colored jacket stands outdoors at night holding a glowing white lantern and a blue light stick. At Light The Night. Behind them is a large illuminated inflatable sign that reads “FIGHT” in bold red letters, set against a dark background with trees faintly visible.

Tracey

chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)

Snapshot of Tracey with her dog, a cancer survivor

Tracey

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)

Headshot of Sonia, CLL survivor

Sonia

chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)

Person wearing a wide-brimmed hat and hiking backpack stands outdoors against a scenic mountain landscape with evergreen trees and patches of golden foliage. The image highlights an active moment in nature and reflects resilience, strength, and quality of life within the blood cancer community, emphasizing the importance of survivorship and living well after a blood cancer diagnosis.

Jean

smoldering multiple myeloma (SMM)

Person seated in a medical exam room during a healthcare appointment, with blood pressure monitoring equipment visible in the background. This image represents the blood cancer journey, highlighting ongoing medical care, treatment monitoring, survivorship, and the importance of regular healthcare visits for people affected by blood cancer.

Johansa

multiple myeloma (MM)

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