About - Lupus Canada

A Message of Greeting from the Board President

My father suffered from Lupus for much of his adult life and lost his battle with the disease in December 2001.  For over 20 years, Lupus Canada has been working with other Lupus organizations, including its member organizations to improve the lives of people living with Lupus, like my father, through public awareness, research, patient support, education and advocacy.

Lupus is a chronic disease with a variety of symptoms caused by inflammation in one or more parts of the body, and has a lasting and many times devastating impact on the lives of people coping with lupus. It is estimated that lupus affects over 1:1000 Canadians, including young people, seniors, men and women, with women in their child-bearing years significantly impacted.

Links to local organizations will help you to learn more about initiatives and events in your community. The staff of Lupus Canada under the direction of Catherine Madden, executive director, and a dedicated group of volunteers works tirelessly to gather and develop valuable information on our website for people affected by Lupus. We trust the content will meet your needs.

Our website also allows you to support our efforts through donation or volunteer programs. To conquer Lupus, we need all the help we can get. Please support our efforts.

Kendra MacDonald
President
Lupus Canada Board of Directors