Collections by Michelle Brown WSG Lupus Detroit's Sharon Harris & Rosetta Shaw

Shortly after graduating from FAMU, Sharon Harris was diagnosed with Lupus. She not only lives with Lupus but thrives and provides support and encouragement for others living with this chronic autoimmune disease. Sharon says she didn’t wake up one morning after graduating from college and say she wanted to start a non-profit organization about this disease. She wanted to be Oprah! But apparently, God had a different plan.”

Rosetta  “Rosie” Shaw is from Detroit. In 2005 she had to travel to San Diego, California for surgery related to complications from LUPUS. There wasn’t any organization to help this young mother and her young son. Back in Detroit a few years later she was introduced to Sharon Harris and Lupus Detroit and she found a village of survivors there to support her emotionally and spiritually.

Lupus Detroit believes that no Lupus Warrior should have to decide between purchasing their medication and buying food or providing for their families. Everyone needs assistance from time to time. Lupus Detroit offers emergency financial assistance grants in addition to awareness and advocacy events.

The 7th Annual Lupus Detroit Brunch takes place Saturday, May 18th. This fundraiser is one of the activities that allow Lupus Detroit to continue serving the community. With no paid staff or offices, to date Lupus Detroit has been able to give over $60,000 to assist Lupus Warriors with expenses incurred due to complications from the disease.