You may be wondering how you can help us make a difference on World Lupus Day. Below are a few ideas of how you can start your own fundraiser in your community and a list of accessible activities so that every Canadian can participate in Lupus Awareness Month.
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“The power to improve lives is in your hands” – Leanne Mielczarek, Executive Director, Lupus Canada
DONATE
Lupus is not as well understood as other “famous” diseases. The lack of awareness among the public, employers, government and even the medical community poses big challenges. With your support, Lupus Canada continues to work hard to improve awareness. Help Lupus Canada by donating here.
FUNDRAISE
Start your very own lupus awareness fundraiser on social media (i.e. Facebook, Tiltify, or Instagram) or by organizing an event in your community, such as a paint night.
BECOME A CORPORATE PARTNER
How you choose to participate should reflect your corporate culture and the resources you have available. For more information please visit our Become a Corporate Partner for Lupus Awareness Month page.
SPREAD AWARENESS
Follow Lupus Canada on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Like, share or retweet daily content, share our informational resources, and use our Lupus Awareness Month images available on our website on your social media platforms with the #MakeLupusVisible and #LetsTalkLupus to amplify our voices and gain global recognition of this disease.
ADVOCATE
Educate yourself about lupus and share with family, friends, and coworkers! Use the power of social media to email or tweet your elected officials about the importance of increasing resources
ORGANIZE AN ACTIVITY
Organize an activity to involve your local celebrities and local, regional and national press, radio, and TV station to spread the word about your activity. Visit the Canadian Landmarks that will be illuminated in purple on World Lupus Day!
BUY LUPUS AWARENESS MERCHANDISE
Prepare for World Lupus Day on May 10th with Lupus Canada’s exclusive merchandise! We’re thrilled to introduce new socks and butterfly pins. Don’t miss out – get your socks, pins, and t-shirts today to raise awareness and make lupus visible. Visit our Merchandise page to place your order.
SPEAK WITH YOUR LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Share World Lupus Day and Lupus Awareness Month information with your MP or Mayor and ask them to proclaim May 10th as World Lupus Day in your community.
SHARE YOUR STORY
Do you want to share your lupus story with our community? To send us your story, please visit The Disease Of A Thousand Faces.
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