Lupus Awareness Month 2025
Lupus Awareness Month 2025 Campaign – Providing Hope, Raising Awareness, Inspiring Change
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Lupus impacts thousands of Canadians, making it one of the most challenging diseases to diagnose and treat. With no singular or definitive test for lupus, many patients experience delays in both diagnosis and access to effective treatment. This uncertainty is often compounded by the disease’s complex symptoms, which can vary widely and are difficult to identify.
Lupus can impact anyORGAN, in anyPERSON, at anyTIME whereby the immune system attacks healthy cells and tissues in the body leading to a wide spectrum of symptoms. Like putting the pieces of a puzzle together, diagnosing lupus can be challenging due to its diverse symptoms. Symptoms – appearing primarily between 15 and 44 years of age – can be complex and difficult to diagnose, resulting in the nickname: the disease of 1000 faces. Although the exact cause remains unknown, ongoing research is critical in the fight to improve diagnosis, treatment, and ultimately find a cure.
Learn more about lupus and join Lupus Canada this Lupus Awareness Month in advocating for greater awareness, supporting lupus research, and spreading hope for those affected by this autoimmune disease.
Get Involved: Key Initiatives for Lupus Awareness
Lupus 1000 Challenge Fundraiser
Swim, Bike, Walk, Fundraise for Lupus Research
Join the Lupus 1000 Challenge from May 1st to May 10th, 2025. Set your goal, complete 1,000 of anything—steps, laps, jumps—and help raise critical funds and awareness for lupus research. Your participation will bring us closer to improving diagnosis, treatment, and finding a cure. Help us reach our $10,000 fundraising goal!
Classrooms for a Cause
Empower Students, Raise Awareness Through Creativity
Help inspire the next generation to learn about lupus through art! Classrooms across Canada can engage in meaningful discussions about lupus and raise awareness by creating purple butterflies. Plus, participating classrooms will have a chance to win a Scholastic Canada Classroom wish list prize.
Patients’ Choice Award for Canadian Rheumatologist of the Year
Lupus Canada is proud to introduce the Patients’ Choice Award to recognize exceptional Canadian rheumatologists who have made a significant impact on the lupus community. Nominations are open for those whose care has made a difference in your lupus journey.
Canada Illuminates in Purple for Lupus Awareness
Cities across Canada will light up purple this May in recognition of Lupus Awareness Month. From coast to coast, iconic landmarks will glow in solidarity for the over 1 in 1000 Canadians living with lupus.
Check our illumination schedule to see if your city is participating and help spread awareness in your community.
Events & Highlights
Fundraisers & Partnerships
