The corporation is organized exclusively for charitable, scientific, and educational purposes, more specifically to increase public awareness of the disease. The corporation is organized to increase public awareness of the disease lupus by funding research on the disease, and sponsoring educational programs on lupus related topics; and to provide post secondary educational funds to young adults who are diagnosed with lupus. These lupus students must have applied, been accepted, or enrolled in a post secondary program leading to a degree or diploma in an accredited college (2 or 4 year), university or technical school.