Lupus Society of Alberta

For the LSA, the grace, flexibility, and complexity of the willow tree have come to represent the qualities people develop as they meet the challenges posed by lupus.

Just thinking about the beauty and endurance of the willow - bending but not breaking in the face of strong winds - can be an empowering image for those whose lives are affected by lupus.

The Faces of Lupus

The faces of lupus ....

Lupus is called 'the disease with a thousand faces' because the symptoms and course of the disease differ so much from person to person. Lupus affects people of all ages, genders and ethnic backgrounds.

Any face could be the face of lupus.

Click here to take part in a 'Faces of Lupus' book project.

LSA is a member of Imagine Canada and participates in Imagine Canada's Ethical Code Program

Imagine Canada is a group that supports charities and nonprofits so they can, in turn, support the Canadians and communities they serve. Imagine Canada's Ethical Code Program sets standards for charitable organizations to manage and report their financial affairs responsibly. This is important because, as a donor, you are entitled to transparency and the greatest impact possible for your donation.

CONTACT US
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Phone toll free: 1-888-242-9182

Phone: 403-228-7956 (Calgary and area)

E-mail: lupuslsa@shaw.ca

Fax: 403-228-7853

Address: Suite 200, 1301 - 8th St. SW, Calgary, AB, T2R 1B7

The LSA office is located on the second floor of the Van Helden Building (along with The Arthritis Society of Alberta and NWT office). The Van Helden Building is on the corner of 8th street and 13th Avenue - the entrance to the building is on 8th Avenue.

Hours of operation - We are open to the public from 9:30 to 4:30, Monday to Friday.

NOTE: If you plan to visit the office, we suggest that you phone ahead of time to ensure that someone will be available to assist you and answer your questions. If you have an appointment with someone at the LSA after hours, please ring the bell to the Arthritis Society to be let into the building.