List of Autoimmune Diseases
**BREAKING NEWS** YOUR ADVOCACY HELP IS NEEDED**
H.R. 6218 "The Mary Colella Autoimmune Disease Awareness Act of 2012" was introduced in the United States House by Rep. Ann Marie Buerkle. Please contact your US Rep and ask that they "sign-on" ! Learn about the issue, read the full text and learn how to contact your US Rep here
Read our press release about HR 6218
**Ultramarathoner in North Dakota is running 400 miles to raise money for AARDA! Help Ben reach his goal of raising $10,000. Details here
** Walk with us and LINK TOGETHER FOR A CURE! We're halfway to our goal and need your help! Our in-person walks are completed but our virtual walks are still ongoing. Please join us and form a team of your friends and family, or just yourself and walk virtually--in your home, around your block or at your favorite mall! Get information here!!
**Upcoming Public Forum - "What Every American Needs to Know About Autoimmune Disease" Detroit, Michigan - on Saturday, September 8, 2012, presented in partnership with Henry Ford Health System. Featuring Dr. Noel R. Rose, director, Autoimmune Diseases Research Center at Johns Hopkins University. View the half-day program and register here.
**Golf Outing--Linked Fore A Cure** Are you a golfer? Live near Chicago? Help support us by joining us on September 24th at Water's Edge Golf Club. Click here for registration and sponsorship opportunities.
**AARDA has again been awarded the coveted 4 Star Charity designation by Charity Navigator! Read the letter here
