MAY IS LUPUS AWARENESS MONTH
May is a time for the lupus community across the country to join together to raise awareness of the physical, emotional and economic impact of lupus. Every May, Lupus Awareness Month shines a vital spotlight on a disease that is often invisible, misunderstood and under diagnosed.
It is estimated more than 20,000 Michiganders have been diagnosed with some form of lupus, along with as many as 1 million people nationwide, yet the disease remains widely misunderstood. Nearly two thirds of the U.S. population does not know what lupus is, which is why the Michigan Lupus Foundation is dedicated to raising awareness and educating the public about the symptoms, impact and realities of living with this condition.
WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
RAISE AWARENESS
Help spread awareness, education and knowledge about lupus by sharing information with your family and friends.
ATTEND EVENTS
Support special events in your area, like the Lansing Walk for Lupus at the state capitol building on Saturday, May 30.
ADVOCATE
Use your voice to advocate for health policies that improve access to care, medications and direct support for lupus warriors.
RESEARCH
Increased awareness can lead to more support for research, funding for new treatments and better healthcare resources.
SHARE YOUR STORY
Sharing your lupus journey can be powerful and help others feel less alone. Every story told shines a light on the realities of living with the disease.
SUPPORT
Join support groups and community events to build meaningful relationships and find strength in shared experiences.
VOLUNTEER
Make a meaningful impact by volunteering to support events, raise awareness and drive community outreach.
FUNDRAISE
Host or participate in fundraisers to help sustain community programs, raise awareness and expand support services in the state of Michigan.
GIVE HOPE
Give hope for a better tomorrow by uplifting those living with lupus and helping create a future with improved treatments and quality of life.
WEAR PURPLE
Wear purple, especially on World Lupus Day on May 10th, and tag us on social media. Use hashtags #WorldLupusDay and #MILupus.
DONATE
Make a donation to support the foundation’s mission to provide support services for those living with lupus.
HONOR
Remember those who have lost their battles with lupus far too soon. We will continue to fight for a cure in their memory.
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Share Your Story
We want to hear from you! One way to help raise awareness is to talk out loud about lupus and share your journey to inspire others. Submit your story and we’ll share it on social media, email and on our website throughout the month of May. Add your voice to our community of warriors to raise awareness, advocate for change and fight for a cure.