Lupus Awareness Month Toolkit
We can make lupus visible during Lupus Awareness Month by educating friends, family and others about lupus and its effects. We've put together a few bits of information to get you started.
Lupus Awareness Month is a name to be taken literally: it's the month of May where we all put in extra effort into letting the world know about lupus. We educate our communities and take to social media and let people know what lupus is, how it affects us and what we all can do about it.
Below you'll find tools to help you spread awareness about lupus throughout May to your friends, family and community.
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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.
I Took the Purple Pledge Social Shareable:
Instructions: Click on the link for the image you want above, and then save that image. Write a post on the social media platform of your choice, and include that image.
May is Lupus Awareness Month Social Shareable:
Instructions: Click on the link for the image you want above, and then save that image. Write a post on the social media platform of your choice, and include that image.
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:
- 💜 DYK May is #LupusAwarenessMonth? This is our chance to make lupus visible and raise awareness about this chronic autoimmune disease. I’m getting involved by [customize what you’re doing]—join me in helping spread the word! Learn how you can make an impact: lupus.org/LupusAwarenessMonth 💜
- 💜 Let’s make lupus visible this #LupusAwarenessMonth! I’m helping raise awareness by [customize what you’re doing]. You can also get involved and learn more here: lupus.org/LupusAwarenessMonth
- 💜 Join me in advancing lupus research, education, and support services by donating or fundraising for the @LupusFoundationofAmerica this #LupusAwarenessMonth! Your contribution makes a difference in the fight against this disease. Together, we can create change. Start your Facebook fundraiser today: lupus.org/facebook
Instagram, Threads, X and Bluesky
- 💜 DYK May is #LupusAwarenessMonth? Let’s raise awareness together and make lupus visible! I’m [customize what you’re doing], and you can get involved too. Learn more: lupus.org/LupusAwarenessMonth
- 💜Help me make lupus visible this #LupusAwarenessMonth! I’m [customize what you’re doing] to help raise awareness. Join me and learn how you can get involved: lupus.org/LupusAwarenessMonth
- 💜Join me in supporting lupus research and education this #LupusAwarenessMonth by donating to @lupusorg. We can’t put an end to this cruel disease without your help: lupus.org/LupusAwarenessMonth
- DYK May is #LupusAwarenessMonth? This is our chance to make lupus visible and raise awareness about this chronic autoimmune disease. I’m getting involved by [customize what you’re doing]—join me in helping spread the word! Learn how you can make an impact: lupus.org/LupusAwarenessMonth
- Let’s make lupus visible this #LupusAwarenessMonth! I’m helping raise awareness by [customize what you’re doing]. You can also get involved and learn more here: lupus.org/LupusAwarenessMonth
- Join me in advancing lupus research, education, and support services by donating to the Lupus Foundation of America this #LupusAwarenessMonth! Your contribution makes a difference in the fight against this disease: lupus.org/LupusAwarenessMonth
Educational Social Posts
- 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
Instagram, Threads, X and BlueSky
- 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
- No matter how long ago [I/my friend] was diagnosed with lupus, the Lupus Foundation of America’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 Lupus Foundation of America’s Health Education Specialists for free support, information and resources to help you best navigate this disease in English and Spanish: lupus.org/HealthEducator
Help Make Lupus Visible for World Lupus Day on May 10 - visit the World Lupus Federation website for sample social media posts and shareable images.
- 💜 Did you know May 10th is World Lupus Day? Let’s Put on Purple to show our support for the millions affected by lupus. It’s an easy and impactful way to raise awareness. Learn more and spread the word during Lupus Awareness Month: lupus.org/PutOnPurple
- Show your support this #LupusAwarenessMonth by putting on purple for World Lupus Day and donating to the @LupusFoundationofAmerica to fund critical research and provide support for those affected by lupus. 💜 Together, we can drive change: lupus.org/PutOnPurple
- Today is World Lupus Day! 💜 I’m wearing purple to raise awareness for the millions affected by lupus. Let’s make lupus visible—share this post, encourage others to Put on Purple, and help spread the word! Learn more about how you can get involved: lupus.org/PutOnPurple 💜
Instagram, Threads, X and Bluesky
- 💜 DYK May 10th is World Lupus Day? Let’s Put on Purple to show our support for the millions affected by #lupus. It’s an easy and impactful way to raise awareness. Learn more and spread the word during #LupusAwarenessMonth: lupus.org/PutOnPurple
- Show your support this #LupusAwarenessMonth by putting on purple for World Lupus Day and donating to @LupusOrg to help fund research and support for those affected by lupus. 💜 Let’s make a difference together: lupus.org/PutOnPurple
- Today’s #WorldLupusDay! 💜 I’m wearing purple to raise awareness for the millions impacted by lupus. Let’s make lupus visible: share this post and encourage others to Put On Purple today! Learn more: lupus.org/PutOnPurple #LupusAwarenessMonth
- Did you know May 10th is World Lupus Day? Let’s Put on Purple to show our support for the millions affected by lupus. It’s an easy and impactful way to raise awareness. Learn more and spread the word during Lupus Awareness Month: lupus.org/PutOnPurple
- Show your support this #LupusAwarenessMonth by putting on purple for World Lupus Day and donating to the Lupus Foundation of America to fund critical research and provide support for those affected by lupus. 💜 Together, we can drive change: lupus.org/PutOnPurple
- Today is World Lupus Day! 💜 I’m wearing purple to raise awareness for the millions affected by lupus. Let’s make lupus visible—share this post, encourage others to Put on Purple, and help spread the word! Learn more about how you can get involved: lupus.org/PutOnPurple 💜
For the month of May, we're raising awareness about lupus. Take a look at all the things you can do to help.