# Mickey Melba Autoimmune Research Foundation > Mickey Melba AutoImmune Research Foundation ## Posts - [Home](https://mickeymelbaautoimmuneresearchfoundation.com/home/): Understanding Autoimmune Diseases: Prevalence, Impact, and Challenges Close to 4% of the global population are battling one of over 80 different autoimmune diseases. Notable autoimmune diseases like type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and lupus are among the top three causes of chronic illnesses in the US. Despite being relatively rare, these diseases affect between 5-8% of the US population according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Strikingly, the occurrence of these diseases seems to be on an unexplained rise. The human body is equipped with an immune system, a complex amalgamation of specific cells and organs, assigned the task […] - [Our donation is hope for poor childrens](https://mickeymelbaautoimmuneresearchfoundation.com/our-donation-is-hope-for-poor-childrens-copy/): Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Auctor eu augue ut lectus arcu bibendum at varius vel. Neque ornare aenean euismod elementum nisi. Sed nisi lacus sed viverra tellus. Enim lobortis scelerisque fermentum dui. Nisl purus in mollis nunc sed id semper. Tincidunt id aliquet risus feugiat in. Odio facilisis mauris sit amet massa vitae. Tellus cras adipiscing enim eu turpis. Nec ultrices dui sapien eget mi proin sed. Laoreet suspendisse interdum consectetur libero id faucibus nisl tincidunt. Mi quis hendrerit dolor magna eget est lorem ipsum. 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Vitae […] - [Fundrising for Early Childhood Rise](https://mickeymelbaautoimmuneresearchfoundation.com/fundrising-for-early-childhood-rise/): Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Auctor eu augue ut lectus arcu bibendum at varius vel. Neque ornare aenean euismod elementum nisi. Sed nisi lacus sed viverra tellus. Enim lobortis scelerisque fermentum dui. Nisl purus in mollis nunc sed id semper. Tincidunt id aliquet risus feugiat in. Odio facilisis mauris sit amet massa vitae. Tellus cras adipiscing enim eu turpis. Nec ultrices dui sapien eget mi proin sed. Laoreet suspendisse interdum consectetur libero id faucibus nisl tincidunt. Mi quis hendrerit dolor magna eget est lorem ipsum. 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Vitae […] ## Pages - [Sitemap](https://mickeymelbaautoimmuneresearchfoundation.com/sitemap/) - [Current Partnerships](https://mickeymelbaautoimmuneresearchfoundation.com/current-partnerships/): DutchBros - [Our Core Pillars](https://mickeymelbaautoimmuneresearchfoundation.com/our-core-pillars/): Advocacy – MMARF advocates for equitable and sustainable access to care that is critical to the health and well-being of people living with autoimmune disease and their families. MMARF supports stakeholders that collectively deliver care and innovate for new and more effective treatments. Services and Education -MMARF is committed to empowering and educating patients and their families to ensure they are supported throughout their diagnosis journey, accessing care and treatment options, improving their quality of life, and managing comorbidities.  Awareness  – MMARF is dedicated to autoimmune awareness, advocacy, education, and research. MMARF’s goal is to  advocate for patient access to […] - [Opportunities for Companies](https://mickeymelbaautoimmuneresearchfoundation.com/opportunities-for-companies/): Join the MMARF Advisory and Partnership Committee!  The MMARF’s objective is to bring autoimmune disease patients and patient groups together, assist them, and amplify their voices in order to increase their capacity, collaboration, and impact through autoimmune disease advocacy, education, awareness-raising, and research. The committee meets quarterly to discuss issues affecting the autoimmune community.  Research and science, public policy, and other important topics are covered in meetings.  First Name(Required) Last Name(Required) Email(Required) Phone(Required) Organization(Required) Message: add text box Add submit button - [Opportunities for Organizations](https://mickeymelbaautoimmuneresearchfoundation.com/opportunities-for-organizations/): Join the MMARF Advisory and Partnership Committee!  The MMARF’s objective is to bring autoimmune disease patients and patient groups together, assist them, and amplify their voices in order to increase their capacity, collaboration, and impact through autoimmune disease advocacy, education, awareness-raising, and research. The committee meets quarterly to discuss issues affecting the autoimmune community.  Research and science, public policy, and other important topics are covered in meetings.  - [Opportunities for Individuals](https://mickeymelbaautoimmuneresearchfoundation.com/opportunities-for-individuals/):   Get Involved You have the ability to change things and make life better for those with autoimmune diseases. We are stronger when we work as a team, and we want you to join us. Explore the options listed below to join us as we work to create a better tomorrow! Share your autoimmune story By sharing your experiences as a patient or caregiver, you have the chance to inspire others. Many people find great value in being reminded that they are not alone in their autoimmune illness experiences. To have an influence and promote awareness, share your story. - [Let My Doctors Decide](https://mickeymelbaautoimmuneresearchfoundation.com/let-my-doctors-decide/): Let My Doctors Decide is a national partnership of leaders across health care working in support of a simple goal: treatment decisions should always be made by patients and trusted health care professionals, not insurance companies or pharmacy benefit managers. The Autoimmune Association-led partnership focuses on ensuring patients, in partnership with their doctors, are empowered to decide on an optimal treatment plan. - [Increasing Federal Investment in Autoimmune Research](https://mickeymelbaautoimmuneresearchfoundation.com/increasing-federal-investment-in-autoimmune-research/): Through channels like the Department of Defense Congressionally-Directed Medical Research Program, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Autoimmune Diseases Coordinating Committee (ADCC), and other autoimmune disease research, MMARF is dedicated to increasing funding for autoimmune research programs. - [Addressing Healthcare Disparities in Autoimmune Disease](https://mickeymelbaautoimmuneresearchfoundation.com/addressing-healthcare-disparities-in-autoimmune-disease/): Autoimmune disorders are intricate and frequently challenging to identify. Many patients go years without receiving an accurate diagnosis, and some patients never receive one. Three-fourths of persons with autoimmunity are female. People of color are also disproportionately affected and frequently encounter more barriers to care. The Prevalence of Autoimmune Disorders in Women:The Prevalence of Autoimmune Disorders in Women: A Narrative Review – PMC (nih.gov) Racial Discrimination, Disease Activity, and Organ Damage: The Black Women’s Experiences Living With Lupus, Racial Discrimination, Disease Activity, and Organ Damage: The Black Women’s Experiences Living With Lupus (BeWELL) Study – PubMed (nih.gov) - [Affordability, Access, and Adherence to Care](https://mickeymelbaautoimmuneresearchfoundation.com/affordability-access-and-adherence-to-care/): Affordable and accessible healthcare is necessary to ensure the well-being of people with autoimmune diseases. For patients with serious and chronic disorders, such as those with autoimmune diseases, the availability of copay assistance programs and other programs and policies that promote affordability and access to prescribed care are crucial. - [Putting Patients First](https://mickeymelbaautoimmuneresearchfoundation.com/putting-patients-first/): Patients and physicians must be given the freedom to choose treatments that are patient-focused. Obstacles that prevent doctors from making educated choices for their patients run the substantial danger of having detrimental health effects. Pharmaceutical step-therapy, non-medical switching by formulary managers and insurance companies, barriers to specialty care, and other policies that obstruct an individual’s ability to receive independent clinical judgment from their treatment team are harmful roadblocks to achieving improved health and wellness. - [Legislative Priorities](https://mickeymelbaautoimmuneresearchfoundation.com/legislative-priorities/): Our current advocacy priorities:  Our current advocacy strategy is guided by the following priorities: Work to improve healthcare affordability and patient access to care by seeking reforms to out-of-pocket medical expenses. Support reduction of the impact of burdensome utilization management protocols on patients suffering from autoimmune and immune-mediated conditions. Assist with addressing and barriers that impact patient care.  Support legislative proposals that address health disparities and promote equity for medically underserved populations. Raise funding and improve awareness of autoimmune and immune-mediated conditions on the state and national levels.  Work to educate and empower the autoimmune and immune-mediated community.  Legislative Initiatives:  […] - [Clinical Trial Opportunities](https://mickeymelbaautoimmuneresearchfoundation.com/clinical-trial-opportunities/): University of California San Francisco (USCF) Hematologic Malignancy Studies – The trial is about using unlicensed cryopreserved cord blood units (CBUs) to treat autoimmune diseases in both kids and adults. Link: https://clinicaltrials.ucsf.edu/autoimmune-disease Lilly Trials Immunology Research – At Lilly, our aim is to make life better for people living with autoimmune conditions; paying close attention to Dermatology – skin problems, Gastroenterology – stomach and digestive problems, and Rheumatology – joint and muscle problems. Link: https://trials.lilly.com/en-US/research-areas/immunology#about-our-research-immunology Medpace Medpace has the medical leadership, autoimmune trained staff, global trial experience, and site relationships that excels in designing and executing clinical research across a […] - [Autoimmune Research Initiatives](https://mickeymelbaautoimmuneresearchfoundation.com/autoimmune-research-initiatives/): Autoimmune Association The Autoimmune Association convenes scientists, physicians, and researchers from across disciplines to explore the root cause of autoimmunity in an effort to unlock breakthrough treatments and someday, cures. Link: https://autoimmune.org/research/aa-initiatives/ Johns Hopkins Institute for Basic Biomedical Sciences IBBS researchers are taking measures to understand, on the molecular level, what goes wrong when the body’s defense system battles that which it is supposed to protect. Link: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/institute_basic_biomedical_sciences/about_us/basic_research_human_health/autoimmunity/ The Kao Autoimmunity Institute The Kao Autoimmunity Institute brings together clinicians, investigators and allied health professionals from a variety of disciplines across Cedars-Sinai and its affiliated hospitals and care sites. The Kao […] - [Published Autoimmune Research](https://mickeymelbaautoimmuneresearchfoundation.com/published-autoimmune-research/): For more information about autoimmune diseases, call the OWH Helpline at 1-800-994-9662 (TDD: 888-220-5446) or contact the following organizations: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), NIH, HHS  Phone: 301-592-8573 National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), NIH, HHS  Phone: 866-284-4107 National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), NIH, HHS  Phone: 301-495-4484; Toll-Free: 877-226-4267 National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, NIH, HHS  Phone: 301-496-3583 National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), NIH, HHS  Phone: 800-352-9424 American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (AARDA), Inc.   Phone: 586-776-3900; 800-598-4668 (for literature requests) Related fact sheets from […] - [FAQs](https://mickeymelbaautoimmuneresearchfoundation.com/faqs-2/): Commonly asked questions about autoimmune diseases Autoimmune diseases are often misunderstood and a diagnosis leads to an abundance of new questions. MMARF connects you with the information and resources you and your family will need on your patient journey. Read our FAQs to learn more about connecting to patient care, clinical trials and more. Question 1: Where can I find financial assistance?  MMARF does assist case by case with minimal financial assistance, when funds are available.  The following organizations listed on this page may be able to help in addition to MMARF.  Question 2: How does COVID impact autoimmune diseases?  […] - [Caregiver Support](https://mickeymelbaautoimmuneresearchfoundation.com/caregiver-support/): Caregiver Support Groups Caring for someone with an autoimmune disease can affect you and your family too. It is important that as a caregiver of someone with an autoimmune disease you get tips on how to care for yourself too. Communication is key between a patient, caregiver, and their family.   National Alliance for Caregivers – Home | The National Alliance for Caregiving The National Alliance for Caregiving partners with many organizations offering support groups to address the challenges of caring for a loved one. Immune Deficiency Foundations – Virtual Caregivers Support Groups | Immune Deficiency Foundation (primaryimmune.org) An opportunity for […] - [Patient Support](https://mickeymelbaautoimmuneresearchfoundation.com/patient-support/): Patient Support Groups The MMARF monthly meetup is on the horizon with more information to come. Virtual opportunities will also be provided for those who are unable to physically attend. Several important organizations focus on the study and support of autoimmune diseases. One such organization is The American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association. The Association is committed to the eradication of autoimmune diseases and the alleviation of the associated suffering and socioeconomic impact. Their dedication extends to fostering and facilitating collaboration in education, public awareness, research, and patient services in an effective, ethical, and efficient manner. You can learn more about […] - [Finding a Physician](https://mickeymelbaautoimmuneresearchfoundation.com/finding-a-physician/): Finding the right doctor We know how stressful it can be to figure out your treatment plan while you are experiencing symptoms of an autoimmune disease. A healthcare provider who understands and listens is an essential tool to help you take control of your health. Patients often try working with multiple doctors before finding the right fit and treatment plan; learn what to look for to find the optimal care team. Tips for Finding a Physician Specialist organizations American Association of Clinical EndocrinologyAmerican College of RheumatologyAmerican Gastroenterological AssociationAmerican Society of Hematology American Academy of NeurologyAmerican Academy of Dermatology AssociationAmerican Thoracic SocietyAmerican […] - [Diagnosis Tips](https://mickeymelbaautoimmuneresearchfoundation.com/diagnosis-tips/) - [About Autoimmunity](https://mickeymelbaautoimmuneresearchfoundation.com/about-autoimmunity/) - [Partners and Supporters](https://mickeymelbaautoimmuneresearchfoundation.com/partners-and-supporters/) - [Public Awareness](https://mickeymelbaautoimmuneresearchfoundation.com/public-awareness/) - [Services and Education](https://mickeymelbaautoimmuneresearchfoundation.com/services-and-education/) - [Advocacy](https://mickeymelbaautoimmuneresearchfoundation.com/advocacy/) - [Get Involved](https://mickeymelbaautoimmuneresearchfoundation.com/get-involved/): Mickey touched many lives and made a great impact. As Mickey would share “Be the Blessing”. So, as a family we will be strong for Mickey and continue to do the work she started while she was on this earth for 17 years. We are also looking for committee members to join our Foundation Advisory board. If you are interested or you have any member recommendations please let us know. We are looking for individuals that work in the following areas: And finally, if you are living with an autoimmune disorder. Mickey and the foundation would love to have your […] - [Education](https://mickeymelbaautoimmuneresearchfoundation.com/education/): Understanding autoimmune diseases A healthy immune system defends the body against disease and infection. But if the immune system malfunctions, it mistakenly attacks healthy cells, tissues, and organs. Called autoimmune disease, these attacks can affect any part of the body, weakening bodily function and even turning life-threatening. Scientists know about more than 80 autoimmune diseases. Some are well known, such as type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis, while others are rare and difficult to diagnose. With unusual autoimmune diseases, patients may suffer years before getting a proper diagnosis. Most of these diseases have no cure. Some require […] - [Research](https://mickeymelbaautoimmuneresearchfoundation.com/research/): Medication and Alternative Treatments Are there medicines to treat autoimmune diseases? There are many types of medicines used to treat autoimmune diseases. The type of medicine you need depends on which disease you have, how severe it is, and your symptoms. Treatment can do the following: Are there alternative treatments that can help? Many people try some form of complimentary and alternative medicine (CAM) at some point in their lives. Some examples of CAM are herbal products, chiropractic, acupuncture, and hypnosis. If you have an autoimmune disease, you might wonder if CAM therapies can help some of your symptoms. This […] - [Awareness](https://mickeymelbaautoimmuneresearchfoundation.com/awareness/): For more information about autoimmune diseases, call the OWH Helpline at 1-800-994-9662 (TDD: 888-220-5446) or contact the following organizations: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), NIH, HHS  Phone: 301-592-8573 National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), NIH, HHS  Phone: 866-284-4107 National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), NIH, HHS  Phone: 301-495-4484; Toll-Free: 877-226-4267 National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, NIH, HHS  Phone: 301-496-3583 National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), NIH, HHS  Phone: 800-352-9424 American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (AARDA), Inc.   Phone: 586-776-3900; 800-598-4668 (for literature requests) Related fact sheets […] - [Mission, Vision and Purpose](https://mickeymelbaautoimmuneresearchfoundation.com/about-us/mission-vision-and-purpose/): Mission The mission of the Mickey Melba Autoimmune Research Foundation (MMARF) is to raise awareness about autoimmune disorders, prevent healthcare disparities, and improve healthcare outcomes for individuals living with autoimmune disorders. Through advocacy, education, and research, we strive to ensure that individuals with autoimmune disorders receive timely and accurate diagnoses, access to effective treatments, and compassionate care.  The goal of  MMARF ultimate goal is to improve the quality of life for those individuals living with autoimmune disorders and to advance the knowledge of healthcare providers in diagnosing understanding and treatment of these conditions.  Vision The Mickey Melba Autoimmune Research Foundation […] - [Donation History](https://mickeymelbaautoimmuneresearchfoundation.com/donation-history-2/) - [Blog](https://mickeymelbaautoimmuneresearchfoundation.com/blog/) - [Contact Us](https://mickeymelbaautoimmuneresearchfoundation.com/contact-us/): Want To Get In Touch? 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