When I was diagnosed with Systemic Lupus in 2006 I was 15 years old and really struggled mentally and physically adjusting to how my life had changed. I couldn’t find much support from Lupus related charities and instead would talk with other adolescents under more Rheumatoid Arthritis related charities. 

A few years later I came across The Hibbs Lupus Trust and was fortunate to meet both John and Viki Hibbs. What The Hibbs Lupus Trust do in terms of community support, providing online platforms and overall representation is exactly what we need to raise awareness for this incurable disease. What they have done in the last few years has been exceptional and it’s time to support them during this time. 

Please read their statement below:

Thank you for supporting The Hibbs Lupus Trust. We’re a group of volunteers on a mission to raise awareness of lupus. We support people affected by lupus to make sure that no one faces lupus alone. Lupus is a chronic and presently incurable illness of the immune system. Rather than just fighting viruses, bacteria and infection by producing antibodies, your body starts to attack and destroy healthy cells, tissues and organs.