Empowering
Lupus Warriors
Together in Strength, Healing, and Hope
Our
Mission
To support and empower individuals and families impacted by lupus through shared experiences, support groups, and spiritual guidance, we aim to foster a healing community, promote healthy lifestyles, and improve quality of life for all.
A Lupus Community
We bring together a group of people—patients, caregivers, advocates, medical professionals, researchers, and supporters—who come together to share experiences, provide support, raise awareness, and drive change for those affected by lupus. The Crystal Wings community exists both online and offline, forming a vital network of encouragement, education, and advocacy.
Collaboration with other Organizations
Joint awareness campaigns, united advocacy & policy change efforts as well as patient support & community outreach.
Support Groups
Online or in-person groups where lupus patients and their families share experiences, coping strategies, and emotional support.
Collective Action
People coming together—patients, caregivers, advocates, healthcare providers, and researchers—to drive meaningful change to the lupus community.
Advocacy for change
Crystal Wings also works to advocate for change, for better access to care, more affordable health care, and research that improves lupus treatments.
Join the Movement
Crystal Wings cannot fulfill its mission without the help of volunteers and donors.
IMPORTANT: We are not accepting donations at the moment, as we are still processing our 501(c)(3).
We’re here to support those in need
Crystal Wings was first established as Fundación Alas de Cristal Internacional, a non-profit with roots in Colombia, founded by the Salas family, who has been deeply affected by the lupus disease.
In 2024, Claudia Gloria Salas founded Crystal Wings USA with the purpose of extending that wonderful cause to the United States, starting on Washington State.
Lupus Learning Center
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What is lupus?
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own tissues and organs, causing inflammation and damage. It can affect the skin, joints, kidneys, heart, lungs, brain, and blood cells.
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is the most common type of Lupus. It is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes the immune system to mistakenly attack the body’s own tissues and organs.
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Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)
A form of lupus that primarily affects the skin. It is an autoimmune condition where the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy skin cells, leading to inflammation, rashes, and potential scarring.
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Drug-Induced Lupus (DIL)
An autoimmune condition that mimics systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) but is triggered by certain medications.
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Neonatal Lupus
A rare autoimmune condition that affects newborns whose mothers have specific autoantibodies.
