This year for World Lupus Day on May 10, 2022 the global lupus community will come together for a day of action that will consist of several activities designed to “Make Lupus Visible” so that the world can learn more about this debilitating disease and join us in the fight against lupus.
Before World Lupus Day
Use the graphics below on your social media channels to let everyone know that World Lupus Day is May 10 and to check out WorldLupusDay.org to learn how they can get involved!
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On World Lupus Day – May 10, 2022
There will be several lupus awareness activities happening on World Lupus Day that YOU can participate in, including:
- Participate in the World Lupus Day social media campaign highlighting the impact of lupus on the body’s organs. Simply upload one of the social media graphics below and include the sample social message text below in your post;
- Wear your favorite purple items on May 10 to raise awareness;
- Make a statement by lighting up a significant landmark, monument or building to be illuminated on World Lupus Day in the color purple in your city;
- Share our “lupus facts” images on social media (see below).
On World Lupus Day: Sample Social Media Images & Posts
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People Living with Lupus
A recent global survey of people with #lupus found 87% report at least one major organ affected by the disease. For me, lupus has impacted my [INSERT affected organs (kidneys, skin, heart, etc.)], but I continue to overcome lupus. Help #MakeLupusVisible this #WorldLupusDay https://bit.ly/3vS66aO
Today is #WorldLupusDay, and I am 1 of the 5 MILLION people living with #lupus, a disease that can affect any organ including the heart, kidneys, lungs, skin and more. Please help #MakeLupusVisible by sharing this post and learning more https://worldlupusday.org/tool-kit
Family & Supporters of People with Lupus
A recent global survey of people with #lupus found 87% report at least one major organ affected by the disease. For my [mother/sister/brother, friend, etc.] lupus has impacted their [INSERT affected organs (kidneys, skin, heart, etc.)], but they continue to overcome lupus. Help #MakeLupusVisible this #WorldLupusDay https://bit.ly/3vS66aO
Today is #WorldLupusDay, and I/we support the 5 MILLION people living with #lupus, a disease that can affect any organ including the heart, kidneys, lungs, skin and more. Please help #MakeLupusVisible by sharing this post and learning more. https://worldlupusday.org/tool-kit
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Personas que viven con lupus
Una reciente encuesta mundial de personas con #lupus encontró que el 87 % reporta al menos un órgano principal afectado por la enfermedad. Para mí, el lupus ha impactado mis [INSERTAR órganos afectados (riñones, piel, corazón, etc.)], pero sigo venciendo el lupus. Con tu ayuda #DemosVisibilidadAlLupus para el #DíaMundialDelLupus https://bit.ly/3vS66aO
Hoy es el #DíaMundialDelLupus, y soy 1 de los 5 MILLONES de personas que viven con #lupus, una enfermedad que puede afectar cualquier órgano incluidos el corazón, los riñones, los pulmones, la piel y más. Con tu ayuda #DemosVisibilidadAlLupus. https://worldlupusday.org/tool-kit
Familia y simpatizantes de personas con lupus
Una reciente encuesta mundial de personas con #lupus encontró que el 87 % reporta al menos un órgano principal afectado por la enfermedad. A mi [madre/hermana/hermano, amigo, etc.] el lupus le ha afectado [INSERTE los órganos afectados (riñones, piel, corazón, etc.)], pero [él / ella] continúa venciendo el lupus. Con tu ayuda #DemosVisibilidadAlLupus para el #DíaMundialDelLupus https://bit.ly/3vS66aO
Hoy es el #DíaMundialDelLupus, y yo/nosotros apoyamos a los 5 MILLONES de personas que viven con #lupus, una enfermedad que puede afectar cualquier órgano incluidos el corazón, los riñones, los pulmones, la piel y más. Con tu ayuda #DemosVisibilidadAlLupus https://worldlupusday.org/tool-kit
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Awareness & Advocacy Tools

Media Letter | Lupus Fact Sheet

Proclamation | Government Leader Letter


World Lupus Day logo with May 10 date
Grayscale logos | Color logos
World Lupus Day logo without date
Grayscale logos | Color logos