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Classrooms Across Canada Raising Lupus Awareness
Classrooms For A Cause: Spreading Awareness, One Butterfly at a Time
This Lupus Awareness Month, Lupus Canada invites educators and students across the country to participate in Classrooms for a Cause, a national awareness initiative that brings lupus education into the classroom.
Lupus is a complex autoimmune disease that affects thousands of Canadians. By participating in Classrooms for a Cause, students can learn about lupus while taking part in a creative activity that helps raise awareness and show support for those living with the disease.
Through this initiative, classrooms across Canada will create purple butterflies, a symbol of hope and transformation, while helping make lupus more visible in communities nationwide.
Classroom Activity
Participating is simple and meaningful
- Learn one fact about lupus
- Create a purple butterfly
- Share a message of hope and support
Students are encouraged to write a short ‘message of hope’ on their butterfly such as:
- You are not alone
- Life without lupus
- We support you
These butterflies will become part of a growing collection of classroom voices helping raise awareness for lupus.
Classrooms for a Cause – Step by Step
Step 1: Register Your Classroom
Educators can register their classroom using the form below to receive campaign details and resources.
Step 2: Access the Classrooms for a Cause Toolkit
Registered educators will receive access to a simple classroom toolkit including:
- Campaign information
- Activity instructions
- Lupus fact sheet for students
- Printable butterfly template
Step 3: Create Your Butterflies
Share the campaign with your students and begin creating your purple butterflies. Butterflies can be made using any artistic medium such as drawing, painting, collage or craft materials.
This activity encourages creativity while helping students learn about lupus and show support for those living with the disease.
Step 4: Submit Your Classroom’s Butterflies
Capture photos of your students’ butterflies and send them to: info@lupuscanada.org
Subject line: Classrooms for a Cause – (Educator Name & School Name)
Submission Deadline: May 22, 2026
Selected submissions may be featured in our national classroom gallery during Lupus Awareness Month.
You Could Win!
All registered classrooms that submit their butterflies by the deadline May 22, 2026 will be entered into a randomized draw.
Two classrooms will win: $50 Scholastic Canada Classroom Wish List Prize
The draw will take place on May 29, 2026
Classrooms for a Cause Submission Form
Engage with Purpose
Participating in Classrooms for a Cause helps students learn about lupus, fostering empathy and understanding.
Create Lasting Impact
By joining the initiative, classrooms contribute to a national movement, raising awareness and promoting change.
Inspire Creativity
Encourage students to express themselves through art, using butterflies to symbolize hope and transformation.
