About - Lupus Canada
History
Formed in 1987 through the association of Canadian lupus organizations, Lupus Canada was federally registered (# 11902 5872 RR0001) as a non-profit charity in February 1988 and incorporated in March 1989 with the objectives of encouraging cooperation among the lupus organizations in Canada and promoting public awareness and general education about lupus.
Significance of the butterfly
One of the common symptoms
of lupus is the unique butterfly-like skin rash.
But a butterfly also signifies
BEAUTY, LIFE and HOPE –
a message that Lupus Canada
wants to share with everyone
who visits our website.