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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

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.

Get Social

Lupus Canada is federally registered as a nonprofit charity in Canada (# 11902 5872 RR0001). Lupus Canada does not offer medical service or advice. The material found on, or accessed through this web site is intended for educational and informational purposes only.
Leanne Mielczarek
Executive Director
leanne.mielczarek@lupuscanada.org
Telephone: 905-235-1714 extension 224
Toll Free: 1-800-661-1468
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Staff
    • Mission Statement
    • Strategic Priorities
    • Board of Directors
    • Annual Reports
    • Our History
    • Careers
  • Living With Lupus
    • I’m Living with Lupus
    • Ask the Experts
    • Lupus Q & A
    • Recipes
    • Personal Stories
      • Personal Stories- Bethany
      • Personal Stories- Gabrielle
      • Personal Stories- Irene
      • Personal Stories- Maureen
      • Personal Stories- Gloria
      • Personal Stories- Jason
      • Personal Stories- Jody
      • Personal Stories- Tiziana
      • Personal Stories- Betty
      • Personal Stories- Jodie
      • Personal Stories- Pat
      • Personal Stories- Salimah
    • CaNIoS
    • MyLupusGuide
  • Resources
    • AdvoKit
    • Government Support Programs
    • Self Help Resources
    • Provincial Organizations
    • Websites of Interest
    • Brochures
    • Fact Booklet
    • Key Politicians
  • Research
    • Research Updates
    • Research Funding Programs
    • Lupus Research – Get Involved
  • News Room
    • What’s New!
      • Explore a Clinical Research Study for Your Lupus
    • 2019 Lupus Canada Scholarship
    • Celebrity Ambassadors
      • Q & A with DeMar DeRozan
    • Events
    • Laughs For Lupus
  • Get Involved
    • Volunteers
    • Fundraising
    • Join the Board
    • Federal Election – How to Advocate
  • Videos
  • Ways to Donate
  • E-Newsletter
  • Merchandise
    • Lupus Lanyards
    • Purple T-Shirt
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