Emmitt Henderson III was diagnosed with Systemic Lupus and Lupus Nephritis in 1995, but had symptoms going back to 1980. He was also diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sjogren's Syndrome, MTCD and has suffered from having a stroke, shingles, diabetes, and more.
In 2019, Emmitt was diagnosed with a brain disease that medically retired him from his career. He decided to advocate for the same disease that debilitated him since 1995 to discuss how his mental health got him through it all. He created his organization called Male Lupus Warriors Corp to spread Lupus and Mental Health awareness. He has created a safe space for men to meet and talk about their hardships in life while also encouraging everyone to not be a victim to their illness.
Emmitt will be participating at the Autoimmune Registry's Autoimmune Network Event: Decoding Data, Trials, and Diagnostics as a panel speaker. Our event will take place in Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina from 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm. This event is free to attend and food/beverages will be provided. Click here to register!
Elevate Your Advocacy at the RARE Advocacy Summit!
Join us and attend the 2023 Global Genes RARE Advocacy Summit, one of the world’s largest gatherings for the rare community. You won’t have to travel far if you're attending the Autoimmune Networking Event. The Summit is taking place September 19-21 and will also be at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina! Elevate your rare disease advocacy learnings with sessions that will provide you with insights about the latest in rare disease innovations, best practices for advocating on an individual and organizational level, and actionable strategies you can take home and implement immediately to accelerate change. View the agenda here. Join us for networking, learning, and inspiration. Register Here!
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