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    • 1 Oct 2025
    • 31 Oct 2025
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    It's time to show our support for Lupus Awareness Month! Let's rock some purple and JOIN THE FIGHT! This is our chance to raise awareness and make a difference!



    Schedule of Events for Lupus Awareness Month

    LAM2025_ScheduleofActivities_20250917[1].pdf


     EVENT LINKS

    LAM 2025 CHURCH SERVICE

    36th Annual LUPUS SYMPOSIUM

    LAPS FOR LUPUS AWARENESS 2025



    GET INVOLVED!

    JOIN OUR SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN 

    Facebook | YouTube | Instagram | LinkedIn

    Like, follow, subscribe, and share! Tag us on your videos and photos!


    PRINT & POSTER 

    Set up your own Lupus Awareness Display - Contact us today!


    CAMPUS AWARENESS

    Help us spread the word at your School, Workplace, or Campus


    PUT ON PURPLE FRIDAYS

    Wear Purple every Friday in October to Promote Lupus Awareness 

    YOUR JOURNEY WITH LUPUS

    Articles highlighting inspirational Lupus Warriors and their supporters

    Share your story or recommend a friend


    MEDIA APPEARANCES on Television, Radio, and Print 

    Monitor our event and news pages



    HELP US FUN'RAISE!

    Get your Lapathon Sheet and collect donations or

    Register for Laps For Lupus Awareness and share this Link with your sponsors


    DONATE



    October is Lupus Awareness Month, and the Lupus Foundation of Jamaica invites you to join us in raising awareness, sharing hope, and supporting those affected by lupus.


    Happening This October! 

    Throughout the month, we’ll host impactful events and activities:

    Launch of Lupus Awareness Month  – Kick off the month with us as we set the tone for a powerful awareness campaign.


    Worship Service with Partner Church – Unite in faith and hope as we join a local church for a special lupus awareness worship service.


    Laps for Lupus – Join our community walk/run event to show your support and raise funds for lupus research and care.


    36th Annual Lupus Symposium – Engage with leading health experts, survivors, and advocates at our educational symposium.

      Whether you're living with lupus, supporting a loved one, or simply passionate about making a difference, there's a place for you in our movement.

      How You Can Get Involved
      Follow us for event updates
      Participate in awareness campaigns
      Share your story
      Wear purple and tag us!
      Donate or volunteer to support our work

      Together, we can shine a light on lupus and support the warriors who face it every day.

      Stay tuned and help us #JointheFight this October

      • 12 Oct 2025
      • 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
      • UWI Regional Headquarters, Mona, Jamaica or Online (Zoom or Livestream)
      • 982
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      "Lupus and the Skin: Behind the Mask.”


      Join us for the Annual Educational Symposium, featuring scientific presentations by local and international experts. This event includes an expert panel addressing topical issues relevant to patients and families and offers Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits. It is FREE to the public and students.

      Location: UWI Regional Headquarters, Mona, Kingston

      Register to Attend in Person or Claim CME

      or Watch live on YouTube and Facebook


      Featured Speakers -  LUPUS & THE SKIN

      • Key Note Speaker: Dr. Alicia J.S. McNishConsultant Rheumatologic Dermatologist / Immunodermatologist  Current Management of Skin Lupus
      • Dr. Jonathan Ho - Clinical and Laboratory Evaluation of Skin Lupus
      • Dr. Romario Thomas - Aesthetic and Non-Pharmacological Management of Skin Lupus
      • Dr. Llorenia Muir-Green - Hair and Lupus
      • Ms. Gaudia Chevannes - Makeup & Skin Confidence
      • Dr. Sharlene Jarrett - What We Learned: Peer Support Training Needs Assessment

      For Secure online  (if claiming CME) see links below 

       Nurses & Allied Professionals CME : 

      https://www.fygaro.com/en/payments/d2b39bd9-db37-41b6-bec7-c7d233b80130/buy-now/


      Physicians Requesting CME : 

      https://www.fygaro.com/en/payments/825f073b-7633-4723-89e7-cb1b48726b43/buy-now/ 

      Please like, follow and subscribe to our social media pages:

      Facebook | YouTube | Instagram | LinkedIn

      • 16 Oct 2025
      • 6:30 PM
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      You’re Invited to Our Lupus Support Group Meeting!

      The Lupus Foundation of Jamaica warmly invites you to join us for our upcoming Lupus Support Group Meeting. In this safe and welcoming space, warriors, families, and supporters come together to share, learn from, and encourage one another.

      Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025
      Time: 6:30 PM
      Location: TBD

      Register in advance for this meeting:

      https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TOdKbXKATyuWV6u1R1tsLw

      After registering, you will get a confirmation email with details on how to join the meeting.

      Meeting ID: 799 4752 8138
      Passcode: 8mcfDA





      • 19 Oct 2025
      • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
      • Emancipation Park
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      LAPS FOR LUPUS Awareness

      Let's show support for our lupus warriors!

      Help us "Fun"-Raise! 


      Lupus Foundation of Jamaica is hosting our annual family-friendly fundraising lapathon, LAPS FOR LUPUS AWARENESS,  Sunday, October 19, 2025, 5 - 8 pm at Emancipation Park.

      Go at your pace: You can run, walk, stroll around the park, or just be there, to show your support for persons living with lupus or even in memory of a friend or family member.

       Let's show up in our numbers to show our support and enjoy free workouts, health demonstrations, games, sponsored prizes, music, and entertainment, all for a great cause, proceeds towards our warrior welfare fund. 

      REGISTER ONLINE  HERE (Individuals and Teams) to ATTEND EVENT - donate $1000 or more when you register, or through the LFJ office (or volunteer).

      HELP US "FUN"-RAISE - Sponsor Laps or Share link with your Laps sponsors https://www.fygaro.com/en/payments/aebf2246-03d6-424e-aa20-7b44e6cc0446/buy-now

      DONATE ONLY - any amount

      DONATE

      SHARE THIS LINK and invite family, friends, and co-workers to join us at the event, sponsor your laps, or donate to the cause. Let's show support for our lupus warriors!

      LAPATHON INSTRUCTION

      TO REGISTER:

      - Visit our LFJ office and Learning Centre at 2D Camp Road, Kingston  Mon - Fri between 9 am and 4:00 pm (Please do this before if possible, as we will not be allowed to collect your donations at the Park)

      YOU CAN HELP:

      Share this information with family, colleagues, and friends by forwarding, printing, or sharing on your social media.

      Help collect donations/register by picking up a Lapathon Sheet, fliers, and bands at the LFJ Office/Learning Centre at 2D Camp Road, Kingston, Mon - Fri between 9 am and 4:00 pm

      Donate (even if you cannot attend) at the office, through our website Donate, or electronically transfer and deposit to the foundation NCB account, as we cannot collect donations at the Park.

      DONATIONS OF ALL AMOUNTS ARE WELCOME AND APPRECIATED!

      Visit our website events page https://lupusfoundationjamaica.org/events  to share the Event and invite your friends to do the same

      Share through WhatsApp (contact 8767783892 to be added to our broadcast list or group)

      CONTACT US for further information:

      2D Camp Road, Kingston

      Phone/ Helpline: 876-778-3892

      email: info@lupusfoundationjamaica.org 

      website: www.lupusfoundationofjamaica.org

      Please like, follow, and subscribe to our social media pages:

      Facebook | YouTube | Instagram | LinkedIn


      Payment Options

      Electronic transfer & Deposit

      NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANK

      Branch Name: Constant Spring (Knutsford)

      Branch Address: 194 Constant Spring Rd, Kingston10, Jamaica

      Branch # 330770

      Bank Account # 332062956

      Currency JMD

      Account Type: Chequing/Current


      Cheque payable to: Lupus Foundation of Jamaica

      Secure Online payment: https://www.fygaro.com/en/payments/aebf2246-03d6-424e-aa20-7b44e6cc0446/buy-now  (Debit/Credit card)




    Past events

    5 Oct 2025 LAM 2025 CHURCH SERVICE
    24 Sep 2025 LFJ Western Ja Support Group Meeting
    11 Sep 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM)
    21 Aug 2025 LFJ's Support Group Meeting
    30 Jul 2025 LFJ Western Ja Support Group Meeting
    19 Jun 2025 LFJ's Support Group Meeting
    27 May 2025 LFJ Western Ja Support Group Meeting
    24 May 2025 Sip-and-Paint Registration – Celebrating Lupus Warriors
    10 May 2025 Make Strides for Lupus: Island-Wide Awareness Walks!
    10 May 2025 WORLD LUPUS DAY 2025 - May 10
    9 May 2025 Wear Purple for Lupus Campaign
    24 Apr 2025 LFJ Support Group Meeting
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    23 Mar 2025 First Lady - Benefit Play
    2 Mar 2025 LFJ Inaugural Fundraising Golf Tournament- Scramble For Lupus
    20 Feb 2025 LFJ Support Group Meeting
    29 Jan 2025 LFJ Western Ja Support Group Meeting
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    3 Nov 2024 35th Annual LUPUS SYMPOSIUM
    31 Oct 2024 LFJ 40th Anniversary Awards Luncheon
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    13 Oct 2024 LUPUS AWARENESS MONTH CHURCH SERVICE
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    15 Aug 2024 LFJ SUPPORT GROUP MEETING
    10 May 2024 World Lupus Day May 10, 2024 (WLD 2024)
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    17 Mar 2024 Once Upon A Watch Night - Benefit Play
    8 Feb 2024 Pre Valentine day " Members Appreciation" Treat
    31 Jan 2024 Support Group Meeting- Western Ja
    22 Oct 2023 HYBRID LUPUS SYMPOSIUM - Cardiovascular Health and Lupus
    21 Oct 2023 Lupus Support Group Western JA- Public Education Campaign
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    7 Oct 2023 LUPUS AWARENESS MONTH CHURCH SERVICE
    5 Oct 2023 Submit Questions: Ask The Expert Live Special Edition 2023
    4 Oct 2023 Launch of Lupus Awareness Month
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    27 Sep 2023 Support Group Meeting- Western Ja
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    15 Jun 2023 SUPPORT GROUP MEETING
    31 May 2023 Lupus Support Group Western Jamaica
    27 Apr 2023 SUPPORT GROUP MEETING !!!!
    25 Apr 2023 World Lupus Day May 10, 2023 - EVENTS
    29 Mar 2023 Annual General Meeting
    9 Mar 2023 Submit Questions: Ask The Expert Live World Kidney Day 2023
    16 Feb 2023 Support Group Meeting
    27 Oct 2022 Campus Awareness Event
    23 Oct 2022 HYBRID LUPUS SYMPOSIUM - Reproductive Health & Lupus
    20 Oct 2022 Support Group Meeting
    5 Oct 2022 Submit Questions: Ask The Expert Live Special Edition 2022
    2 Oct 2022 Church Service
    18 Aug 2022 Support Group Meeting
    10 May 2022 World Lupus Day May 10, 2022 - Events
    21 Apr 2022 Support Group Meeting
    30 Mar 2022 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
    26 Jan 2022 Support Group Meeting
    9 Dec 2021 YEAR END: Support Group Meeting
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    17 Oct 2021 Laps for Lupus - Virtual Event
    13 Oct 2021 Ask the Expert Live - Youth Edition
    3 Oct 2021 Church Service to Launch Lupus Awareness Month
    1 Oct 2021 LAPS FOR LUPUS PARTICIPATION
    29 Sep 2021 Lupus Support Group - Western JA
    1 Sep 2021 Ask the Expert
    18 Aug 2021 Lupus Support Group
    28 Jul 2021 LUPUS SUPPORT GROUP - Western JA
    7 Jul 2021 ASK THE EXPERT BONUS EPISODE
    17 Jun 2021 Support Group Meeting (Zoom)
    2 Jun 2021 Ask the Expert Live
    10 May 2021 World Lupus Day
    26 Apr 2021 Support Group Meeting – Western Ja
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    18 Feb 2021 Support Group Meeting - Kingston
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    8 Feb 2021 Pre-Valentines Merchandise Sale
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    18 Oct 2020 Laps for Lupus Awareness
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    4 Oct 2020 Lupus Awareness Month Church Service
    1 Oct 2020 Vox Pop Video Creation Instructions
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    info@lupusfoundationjamaica.org, (876)-778-3892


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