About 2 Sisters
Our Organization
Founded in May 2013, 2 Sisters 2 Different Kinds of Lupus, Inc. was created by Marquette and Marzette Hairston to empower and support families affected by Lupus. What began as a personal mission to raise awareness has grown into a community-focused organization dedicated to providing vital resources, financial assistance, educational workshops, health fairs, and social support programs.
Through these initiatives, the organization helps families navigate the daily challenges of living with this chronic condition while building a community where no one facing Lupus feels alone.
Our Core Values
- Compassion: Meeting people where they are with understanding and respect.
- Empowerment: Equipping individuals with the skills and confidence to build better futures.
- Collaboration: Working alongside community partners and organizations to expand impact.
- Integrity: Upholding transparency and accountability in all programs and partnerships.
- Elevation: Encouraging growth, hope, and perseverance through every stage of life.
Marquette Hairston
Marquette Hairston is the founder of 2 Sisters 2 Different Kinds of Lupus, Inc., an ordained minister, and a visionary leader. Her life’s work is rooted in faith, advocacy, and service to others.
Living with Discoid Lupus, Fibromyalgia, and Sjögren’s Syndrome, Marquette understands firsthand the physical, emotional, and spiritual challenges that come with chronic illness. Rather than allowing her diagnosis to define her, she has transformed her personal journey into a mission of awareness, empowerment, and community support.
Through 2 Sisters 2 Different Kinds of Lupus, Inc., Marquette is committed to educating the public about lupus, advocating for families affected by autoimmune diseases, and creating programs that provide both practical assistance and hope. Her leadership is fueled by compassion, resilience, and an unwavering belief that no one should have to face their health battle alone. As a minister, Marquette integrates faith and encouragement into her work, inspiring others to rise above adversity and walk boldly in purpose — even in the midst of challenges.
Her mission is simple yet powerful: to turn pain into purpose and diagnosis into determination.
Marzette Hairston
Marzette Hairston is the kind of woman who makes you believe in resilience. As co-founder of 2 Sisters 2 Different Kinds of Lupus, she has poured her heart into lifting others up, fighting for awareness, and building a community where no one feels alone.
Marzette courageously lives with systemic lupus, an autoimmune disease that affects multiple organs and brings daily physical challenges. Over time, the disease has significantly impacted her health, and she is now facing one of the most serious battles of her journey—she is currently in need of a kidney transplant.
She is a mother, a sister, a friend, a leader, and a light—someone who consistently gives more than she ever asks for. Even while navigating her own health challenges, her commitment to advocacy, awareness, and supporting others has never wavered.
In this season, her strength and faith continue to inspire everyone around her.