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Did You Know May is National Lupus Awareness Month?

Put-on-Purple-May-18Research shows that most Americans know little or nothing about lupus and its devastating impact on millions of people. You can change that! Band Together for Lupus Awareness and help the LFA fight this unpredictable and sometimes fatal disease by showing support for those who suffer from it. We can't do it alone -- we need your support!

It's easy to participate! Following are some ways you can Put On Purple for Lupus Awareness, Tell the Lupus Story, and Change Lives:

Put On Purple

  • Wear purple proudly on Friday, May 18 and don't be afraid to tell people why!
  • Tell your friends, family, coworkers, and employer about Put On Purple Day and ask them to join you and Put On Purple on May 18.
  • Consider organizing an office-wide or company-wide participation.
  • Take pictures of your participation and share them with others:
    • Send your pictures to the LFA at PutOnPurple@lupus.org and info@lupusindiana.org
    • Post photos on Twitter using the hashtag #PutOnPurple
    • Send pictures to your social networks, along with details about how you Put On Purple for lupus awareness!

lupusPut On Purple Day is one of many LFA programs to raise awareness of lupus this May. For more information about other Lupus Awareness Month programs and ways you can show your support, visit www.lupus.org/awareness.

Once again, thank you for your support and for helping us raise awareness of lupus.