Rheumatoid Patient Foundation

The Rheumatoid Patient Foundation (RPF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of people living with rheumatoid disease. Established in 2011, the foundation focuses on raising awareness, advocating for patient-centered research, and educating the public and medical community about the systemic nature of the condition. RPF aims to address the significant unmet needs in the rheumatoid community by promoting early diagnosis and better access to specialized care. The organization actively supports clinical research initiatives and works to shift the public perception of the disease from a joint-centric ailment to a serious autoimmune illness. Through its advocacy efforts, RPF strives to ensure that the patient voice is central to healthcare policy and drug development processes.