Classrooms for a Cause Returns | Educate & Raise Lupus Awareness
Empower Classrooms to Make a Difference
Classrooms for a Cause Returns – Calling all Educators!
Classrooms for a Cause, an awareness initiative for classrooms across Canada, returns! Lupus is a complex autoimmune disease that affects many people around the world, and we believe it is crucial to educate younger generations about this condition.
“I was diagnosed with SLE in July 2023 at 8 years old. My friends were asking questions that I didn’t know how to answer. My mom really wanted to make it easier for me to talk about lupus with my peers. We saw the Classrooms for a Cause campaign and thought it was a great way to spread awareness to kids.
I didn’t know that the WHOLE school would jump right in. The teachers explained to them what lupus is using kid language and they all made purple butterflies to support me. There were over 300 butterflies displayed around my school and even Grade One kids now knew about lupus!
It made me feel really happy to see the difference we made and how many more people now know what lupus is.”
— Sebastian Viel
Classrooms for a Cause Made Easy – Step by Step!
Step 1
Educators register their classroom using the form below.
Step 2
Capture photos of your students’ butterflies and email them to info@lupuscanada.org with the subject line: Classrooms for a Cause – (Educator Name & School Name) by submission deadline: May 23, 2025
Step 3
You’ll receive an email with key details and timeline reminders. Please review the provided materials to support the success of your project.
Step 4
Share the campaign with your students and start creating butterflies! These can be made using any medium—get creative! This is a great opportunity to explore the ‘why’ behind the campaign and engage your students in raising lupus awareness.
You Could Win!
All registered classrooms that submit their butterflies by the deadline, May 23rd, will be entered into a draw to win one of five $50 Scholastic Canada Classroom wish list prizes! The randomized draw will take place on May 30, 2025.
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.