Lupus Awareness Month Campaign

Thank You for Supporting Lupus Awareness Month

Thank you to everyone who helped make Lupus Awareness Month 2026 a success.

Together, patients, families, healthcare professionals, volunteers, partners, and supporters across Canada helped raise awareness of lupus and the realities faced by those living with the disease every day.

While Lupus Awareness Month has come to a close, our work continues year round through research, advocacy, education, and support.

We’ll be back in May 2027 with new opportunities to raise awareness and inspire change. Until then, explore our resources, share your story, support lupus research, or sign up for our newsletter to stay connected.

Lupus Awareness Month graphic with a purple butterfly and puzzle pieces representing lupus symptoms, featuring the text “May 2026 Raising Awareness Inspiring Change”

Key Highlights from Lupus Awareness Month 2026

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Lupus 1000 Challenge Fundraiser | $35,540 Raised

Together, We Moved to Make Lupus Visible

Thanks to the generosity, dedication, and enthusiasm of our community, the 2026 Lupus 1000 Challenge raised $35,540 in support of Canadians living with lupus, surpassing our original goal of $25,000.

From swimming laps and walking kilometres to sharing personal stories and rallying friends, family, and colleagues, participants across Canada turned awareness into action and helped make lupus more visible.

Every dollar raised will help support lupus research, advocacy, education, and patient support programs across the country.

See Challenge Highlights

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Classrooms for a Cause

Thank you to the incredible students, educators, and schools who participated in Classrooms For a Cause 2026!

Your creativity and compassion helped spark meaningful conversations and raise vital awareness about lupus in classrooms across Canada.

Explore The Campaign

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Patients’ Choice Award for Canadian Rheumatologist of the Year

Celebrating Compassionate Lupus Care

Lupus Canada is proud to recognize Dr. K. Tselios as the recipient of the 2026 Patients’ Choice Award for Canadian Rheumatologist of the Year. More than 400 votes and nominations were submitted by people living with lupus and their families across Canada, celebrating the physicians who make a meaningful difference through compassionate, patient centred care.

Thank you to everyone who participated and helped amplify the voices of the lupus community.

Meet The Winner