As researchers continue to focus on over 80 autoimmune diseases individually, it is likely that they will identify common keys to the individual cures. This is why it is crucial that we bring more awareness to the connection and provide more support to research. Operation Shooting Star is dedicated to raising awareness and funds for research while advocating for the autoimmune disease community.
An estimated
24
MILLION
AMERICANS
suffer from one
or more of over
80+
AUTOIMMUNE
DISEASES
…all we really need is
1
CURE
LEARN ABOUT AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES
More than 80 autoimmune diseases have been described to date. Some—such as type 1 diabetes—attack specific organs, while others—such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)—involve multiple organs. Although many autoimmune diseases are rare, collectively more than 80 autoimmune diseases have been described to date.
NEWS & EVENTS
April 2020 BRI Research Update: Our Response to COVID-19