Get Involved in

Lupus Awareness Month

& World Lupus Day

You Can Help Make a Difference

Whether you’re organizing a fundraiser, wearing purple, or sharing your story, every action brings us one step closer to a Life Without Lupus. To learn more about how your donation helps please visit our Ways to Donate page.

“The power to improve lives is in your hands.” – Leanne Mielczarek, Chief Executive Officer, Lupus Canada

Get Involved with Lupus Awareness Month

Wondering how to help during Lupus Awareness Month? Here are easy, accessible ways to make a meaningful impact and bring attention to this often invisible disease. Every action, big or small, counts.

Wear Purple & Show Your Support

Help shine a light on lupus by wearing purple on World Lupus Day – May 10th. Purple represents courage, strength, and hope. Whether you wear a purple ribbon, hoodie, or nail polish, you’re standing with those living with lupus across Canada.

Share your photos or videos on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn or Facebook and tag @LupusCanada, or email them to info@lupuscanada.org.

Visit Our Lupus Shop

World Lupus Day (May 10th)

Join the global movement to raise awareness. Since 2004, organizations worldwide have used this day to call for better treatment, earlier diagnosis, more research, and stronger public understanding of lupus.
Lupus Canada proudly partners with the World Lupus Federation to amplify these efforts and work toward global change.

Learn more at worldlupusday.org

Share Your Story

Have a personal lupus story to share? Your voice can help educate, empower, and build a supportive community. Learn about the different ways you can share your story and make a difference by visiting our Awareness Page.

Speak with Your Local Government

Advocate for official recognition of World Lupus Day in your region. Contact us to receive a proclamation request template you can send to your local MP.

Email us at info@lupuscanada.org

More information on government support programs

Organize an Awareness Activity

Host a lupus awareness fundraiser in your community or online! Whether it’s a paint night, yoga session, bake sale, or Instagram livestream, there are so many ways to help.

Visit our Fundraising Page to get started

Download Our Social Media Toolkit

Help amplify our voice online! Our toolkit includes graphics, sample captions, and lupus facts you can post on your own social channels.

Use the hashtag #LupusCanada to join the conversation.

Download the toolkit here

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Stay up to date on lupus research, community stories, and national initiatives.

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Donate to Support Lupus Awareness

Your donation makes a direct impact by supporting lupus research, advocacy, and patient support initiatives across Canada.

Donate here

Bringing Purpose to the Workplace

Lupus Canada is proud to partner with HealthPartners to support workplace giving programs and employee engagement around health and chronic disease.

Read more about our HealthPartners collaboration

Capture the Spirit of Lupus Awareness

Join the Movement

Abigail sharing her personal experience living with lupus in an awareness video for Lupus Canada.
Lupus warrior holding a purple butterfly, symbolizing hope and awareness for lupus.
Lupus Canada staff members standing beside the Lupus Canada banner, supporting lupus awareness.
Girl wearing a purple Lupus Canada shirt with logo on the back, showing support for lupus awareness
Miguel illuminating his house in purple to raise awareness for Lupus and World Lupus Day.