About Us
Our Mission
To provide education and support on lupus and lupus related issues and enable research to improve quality of life.
The reason why I support this cause is because my mother passed away from complications of lupus when she was 57. Lupus is such a strange and misunderstood disease, and I only hope things will get better for those who are living with it and suffering from it each and every day.
I first volunteered for the LSA in high school and have been coming back almost every year since. Step Out for Lupus is a blast; the community of participants are so friendly and enthusiastic, and it has been a privilege to work with the excellent executives of the society.
Every year I’m amazed at how Step Out for Lupus gets bigger and better. Hard working volunteers and the LSA put on a warm, welcoming and fun day for all ages, and the money raised goes to research, awareness, and to help support people affected by lupus. I am so proud to be a member of the LSA team.
Interested in getting involved?
The Lupus Society of Alberta is a non-profit organization formed to provide education and support for lupus patients, their families, and friends. Funds are raised to further lupus research, promote public awareness, and provide education to the community at large.
The Lupus Society of Alberta was registered as a society in 1973 and has the distinction of being one of the first lupus organizations in the world.
Board of Directors
Mike Sewell
President
Jazzmin Pablo
Vice President
Maria Antonia (Toni) Espiritu
Treasurer
Denise Baragar
Northern Director
Stephanie Jesudian
Director at Large
Heather Matthews
Director at Large
Chris Seger
Past President
Committee Chairs
Heather Matthews
Communications & Public Awareness
Crystal Proctor
Fund Development
Chris Seger
Education and Support
Medical Advisory Panel
Stephanie Keeling
MD - Internal Medicine, Rheumatology
Britt Simmons
MD - Hospitalist, Emergency Medicine
Dr. Ann Clarke
Rheumatologist