Lupus Awareness Month

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There are many ways you can join the Lupus community in celebrating May as Lupus Awareness Month and May 10th as World Lupus Day.

Join a Lupus awareness fundraiser, educational seminar, golf event, or a Lupus walk. To find an event near you, visit our Lupus Events Calendar.

Make a donation to a Lupus Charity to fund research for a cause or cure for Lupus.

Send an informative e-card to friends and family.  Courtesy of the Lupus Foundation of America.

Pass out Lupus Awareness Bracelets, Rings, Pins or other Lupus Awareness Merchandise.

Write to your local media outlets telling them it is Lupus Awareness Month and how important coverage is: http://capwiz.com/lfa/issues/alert/?alertid=13259616 

On Monday, May 10th Tweet #WorldLupusDay.  Let's see if we can make it a top trending topic.

Write, email and/or call your Congresspeople, Senators, the President, your governor, and your local and state lawmakers.  Tell them to support Lupus legislative issues and to fund Lupus research.

Talk to the people, especially women, in your life about lupus. They’ll have questions. Here’s where to find the answers: What is lupus?, What are its symptoms?, How is it diagnosed?,  How is it treated?.

Wear and display Lupus Awareness Month products to show your support and let others know it is Lupus Awareness Month.