The Lupus Society of Alberta (LSA) was established in 1973 and is one of the longest serving lupus organizations in the world. Our mission is to provide education and support on lupus and lupus related issues and enable research to find effective treatments and cures. The LSA provides one-on-one and peer telephone support, public awareness initiatives, education programs, promotion of lupus research activities and raises funds to benefit the lupus community here in Alberta.