Purple Pumpkin
for Lupus
Thank You for Participating!
Throughout October, Canadians participated in Purple Pumpkin for Lupus by painting and decorating pumpkins to help raise awareness about lupus.
This year, we received 38 Purple Pumpkin submissions from individuals, families, workplaces and community groups.
Thank you to everyone who participated, shared their creations and helped bring greater visibility to lupus.
Purple Pumpkin for Lupus 2026 Highlights
Take a look at some of the Purple Pumpkins submitted by our community this October. From individual creations to group activities, participants found different ways to get involved and raise awareness about lupus.
Congratulations to Our 2026 Winners!
Thank you to everyone who entered our Creative Pumpkin Contest and participated in the community voting on Instagram Stories.
Creative Pumpkin Contest Winner
Luisa B., British Columbia
I have had lupus for 17+ years. I’m a lupus advocate and I’m always sharing information and support to those who are in the lupus community. I’m sharing my pumpkin to bring awareness to lupus and share some love and joy to the lupus community.
Participation Raffle Winner
IWK Rheumatology Department, Nova Scotia
About Purple Pumpkin for Lupus
Purple Pumpkin for Lupus is an annual awareness initiative that encourages Canadians to paint or decorate pumpkins purple during October.
The campaign provides an accessible way for individuals, families, schools, workplaces and community organizations to get involved in lupus awareness.
By displaying a purple pumpkin, participants can encourage conversations about lupus and help increase understanding of a disease whose symptoms are often invisible.
Join Us Again in 2027
Thank you to everyone who supported Purple Pumpkin for Lupus in 2026.
We look forward to bringing the campaign back next October and welcoming both returning and new participants.
Stay connected with Lupus Canada for updates about Purple Pumpkin for Lupus 2027.
Join Us Again In 2027
Want to Get Creative?
Join the Purple Pumpkin for Lupus Creative Contest!
Love decorating? You can also enter your pumpkin into our annual Creative Pumpkin Contest.
Paint it, decorate it, carve it or add your own creative touch.
We’ll select four creative pumpkins to feature on Lupus Canada’s Instagram Stories on October 31, where our community can vote for their favourite.
The Creative Pumpkin Contest is just for fun and community recognition. Most importantly, every submitted pumpkin helps us work toward our goal of 50 and raises awareness about lupus.
Purple Pumpkins in Schools
Bring Purple Pumpkin for Lupus into your classroom!
Teachers and students can paint purple pumpkins together while creating an opportunity to talk about lupus, invisible illness and the importance of awareness.
Create one pumpkin as a class or build your own classroom Purple Pumpkin Patch. When you’re finished, gather everyone together and show us your creations.
Want another way for students to participate?
Download our Purple Pumpkin colouring sheet for students to decorate and display at school or take home.
Bring Purple Pumpkin for Lupus to Your Workplace or Community
Invite your coworkers, friends, family, community group or local organization to paint pumpkins together. Create a Purple Pumpkin display, host a pumpkin painting activity or challenge another group to participate.
Then gather everyone around your creations and show us you and your Purple Pumpkins.
Looking for more ways to get involved?
Explore simple and meaningful ways to support lupus awareness, from sharing your story to engaging your community and advocating for change.