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May is Lupus Awareness Month! It’s an opportunity for the lupus community to join together across the country to raise funds and awareness of the physical, emotional, and economic impact of lupus.

There are many ways you can help Make Lupus Visible in May - from sharing your story on social media to starting a fundraiser or making a donation.

Visit our toolkit page to find sample social media posts, lupus facts, and more to help get you started. And, don’t forget to get ready to Put on Purple on World Lupus Day, May 10!

Lupus Awareness Month Tools
My Purple Pledge Form

Living with an invisible illness like lupus can be isolating, and sometimes lead to judgment from others who don’t exactly understand the daily struggles. Most symptoms of lupus aren’t always readily visible, but on the inside, it can wreak havoc on your body, organs, and even cause emotional and mental strain.

Just because people can't see the pain, doesn't mean it's not there and potentially life-threatening.

Help bring visibility to lupus, even when it can’t be seen! Thank you for taking the pledge to continue raising awareness and help us make lupus visible year-round.

My Purple Pledge

Social Shareables

Sample Social Media Post

Telling your own story is one of the best ways to let your friends know about your connection to lupus. If you're looking for inspiration, start with one of these:

Facebook

  • DYK that May is #LupusAwarenessMonth? Join me and Make Lupus Visible by raising awareness about this chronic autoimmune disease. Learn more about how you can get involved and help make lupus visible: lupus.org/LupusAwarenessMonth
  • Help Make Lupus Visible by getting involved this #LupusAwarenessMonth! This May, I’m helping make lupus visible by [customize what you’re doing]. You can learn more about how to get involved here: lupus.org/LupusAwarenessMonth
  • Support efforts to advance lupus research, educational programs and support services by donating to the @LupusFoundationofAmerica during #LupusAwarenessMonth! We can’t put an end to this cruel disease without your help! Start a Facebook fundraiser today: facebook.com/LupusFoundationofAmerica/fundraisers

Twitter

  • DYK that May is #LupusAwarenessMonth? Join me and Make Lupus Visible by raising awareness about this chronic autoimmune disease. Learn more about how you can get involved and help make #lupus visible: lupus.org/LupusAwarenessMonth
  • Help Make Lupus Visible by getting involved this #LupusAwarenessMonth! This May, I’m helping make lupus visible by [customize what you’re doing]. You can learn more about how to get involved here: lupus.org/LupusAwarenessMonth
  • Support efforts to advance lupus research by donating to @lupusorg during #LupusAwarenessMonth! We can’t put an end to this cruel disease without your help: lupus.org/LupusAwarenessMonth

Educational Social Posts

Facebook

  • No matter how long ago [I/my friend] was diagnosed with lupus, the @LupusFoundationofAmerica’s Take Charge weekly email series helps empower me with the skills and resources I need to better understand this cruel disease. Join me this #LupusAwarenessMonth and learn more at lupus.org/TakeCharge
  • Did you know you can easily contribute to lupus drug development, improve health outcomes for lupus warriors, track your health and more – all from your phone or desktop?! This #LupusAwarenessMonth, learn more and join RAY (Research Accelerated by You), LFA’s online platform: lupus.org/RAY
  • Do you have a question about diagnosing, treating, understanding or living with lupus? Contact the @LupusFoundationofAmerica’s Health Education Specialists for free support, information and resources to help you best navigate this disease in English and Spanish: lupus.org/HealthEducator

Twitter

  • No matter how long ago [I/my friend] was diagnosed with lupus, the @lupusorg’s Take Charge weekly email series helps empower me with the skills and resources I need to better understand this cruel disease. Join me this #LupusAwarenessMonth and learn more at lupus.org/TakeCharge
  • DYK you can easily contribute to #lupus drug development, improve health outcomes for lupus warriors, track your health & more – all from your phone?! This #LupusAwarenessMonth, learn more & join RAY (Research Accelerated by You), LFA's online platform: lupus.org/RAY
  • Do you have a question about diagnosing, treating, understanding or living with lupus?Contact the @lupusorg’s Health Education Specialists for free support, information and resources to help you best navigate this disease in English and Spanish: lupus.org/HealthEducator

Put on Purple

Facebook

  • Did you know that May 10 is World Lupus Day where we Put on Purple to show support for the millions affected by lupus? It's an easy way to raise lupus awareness! Learn more and spread the word during Lupus Awareness Month by visiting: lupus.org/PutOnPurple
  • Show your support for those affected by lupus by proudly sporting your purple for World Lupus Day on May 10th and donate to advance lupus research efforts and educational programs: lupus.org/PutOnPurple
  • Today's World Lupus Day! I wear purple to help raise awareness for the millions impacted by this devastating disease. Let's make lupus visible: share this post and encourage others to Put on Purple today! Learn more by visiting: lupus.org/PutOnPurple

Twitter

  • DYK that May 10 is #WorldLupusDay where we Put On Purple to show support the millions affected by lupus? It's an easy way to raise lupus awareness! Learn more and spread the word during #LupusAwarenessMonth by visiting: lupus.org/PutOnPurple
  • Show your support for those affected by #lupus by proudly sporting your purple for #WorldLupusDay on May 10th and donate to advance lupus research efforts and educational programs: lupus.org/PutOnPurple #LupusAwarenessMonth
  • Today's #WorldLupusDay! I wear purple to help raise awareness for the millions impacted by this devastating disease. Let's make lupus visible: share this post and encourage others to Put On Purple today! Learn more by visiting: lupus.org/PutOnPurple #LupusAwarenessMonth
Corporate Social Posts

Facebook

  • We're proud to team up with @LupusFoundationofAmerica to make lupus visible during Lupus Awareness Month this May. Join us and support the estimated 1.5 million Americans living with lupus when you [insert promo].
  • This month, we’re [insert offer/promo] in support of all affected by lupus. Head over to the @LupusFoundationofAmerica resources to learn more about this chronic autoimmune disease: lupus.org/LupusAwarenessMonth

Twitter

  • We're proud to team up with @lupusorg to make lupus visible during Lupus Awareness Month this May. Join us and support the estimated 1.5 million Americans living with lupus when you [insert promo].
  • This month, we’re [insert offer/promo] in support of all affected by lupus. Head over to the @lupusorg resources to learn more about this chronic autoimmune disease: lupus.org/resources

Corporate Social Shareables

4 Ways You Can Engage Your Community For Lupus Awareness Month
Get May Proclaimed Lupus Awareness Month

If you're interested in helping us secure a Lupus Awareness Month proclamation in your area, visit our  Lupus Awareness Month Proclamation page to get started. Together, we can make a difference in the fight against lupus this May!

Help Light Up the Nation Purple

Learn what landmarks and buildings are lighting up purple for lupus during Lupus Awareness Month and help us build our list! 

Bring Lupus Awareness to a Local Business

Reach out to your company and businesses you frequent and ask them if you can present on lupus awareness. If you want ideas or need materials, fill out our online form and we will help  you get started. 

Ask Your Favorite News Anchor to Put On Purple

The nation will be putting on purple on May 10 and this is a great time to ask your local news anchor or reporter to raise awareness of lupus by wearing purple on air to support the cause.  Make sure to tell them why this is important to you and so many. Most anchor's emails are available on the news station website or contact them via their social media.  Need help? Email us and we can help. 


Raise Awareness Toolkit

Lupus Awareness Month is all about educating others about lupus. Check out some tools to help you get started.

Put On Purple

Wear purple and donate or fundraise on World Lupus Day, May 10 to help increase awareness, raise funds for lupus research and show support for those living with the disease.

Lupus Awareness Month Proclamation

Ask your local official to sign a proclamation declaring May as Lupus Awareness Month.⁣⁣ Download the sample proclamation today!

Be a Facebook Fundraiser

Facebook makes it easier for you to raise money for the Lupus Foundation of America, Southeast Region and invite friends to help. 100% of the money you raise will be delivered to us.

World Lupus Day

Participate in World Lupus Day on May 10, 2023 by bringing greater attention and resources to the efforts being made to end the suffering caused by lupus.

Fundraise to End Lupus

Show the world we can stand together even when we're apart by hosting a virtual fundraiser for Lupus Awareness Month!

Light Up for Lupus Champions

Florida has had the most amount of buildings and fountains lit purple in the Nation for Lupus Awareness Month for the last 8 years. We hope you will join us in thanking them by visiting their locations when they POP by turning their lights purple for lupus.

Livestream to End Lupus

Game On! to End Lupus unites streamers from around the world as they play video games and get creative, using their platforms to help end lupus. Held over a three day period in May, during Lupus Awareness Month. Learn more.

Thank you to our lupus awareness month sponsors.

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