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This is just a note to say thank you for the support you have given to the Lupus Foundation of Jamaica during 2020. We truly appreciate your commitment, through your time and means, to improving the lives and outcomes of persons challenged by lupus in Jamaica.
During 2020, with your help, and in spite of the challenges of Covid-19, we have be able to continue the work, including:
- Supporting our warriors: We were able to stay accessible to our lupus warriors throughout the pandemic, with over 300 direct support contacts with persons across the island providing information about lupus, help finding a treatment centre, accessing member benefits such as pharmacy discounts, counselling and connection with a support network, monthly support group meetings, and distributing care packages to our lupus warriors during the holidays.
- Record impact in Lupus Awareness through public education campaigns, including a record-breaking social media campaign with reach of over 25,000 through engaging messages and new programming, as well as hundreds of thousands of potential listeners/viewers through live media during our celebrity-endorsed Lupus Awareness Campaign "Knowledge About Lupus Saves Lives"
- Providing a range of educational programmes for our health professionals, lupus patients and the public - including World Lupus Day Virtual Open House and virtual Lupus Symposium, a new monthly programme Ask the Expert Live on Facebook and You Tube, expanded educational content on our website and You tube pages
- During 2020 we logged over 2000 volunteer hours through over 40 active volunteers, and were inspired by creativity, innovation, resilience and kindness among volunteers and members.
In the coming year, we would like to extend our reach to increase membership across the island, establish support groups in 3 more parishes, facilitate access to special testing for lupus patients that will help save lives and address the special needs of children with lupus.
We want to thank you again for all you have done to support the cause, as we look forward to your continued support in the Fight Against Lupus!
You will receive a separate email soon with a summary of your donations during 2020. We invite you to visit our website or Learning Centre or contact us to become a member, donate or volunteer, update your information, or stay abreast of our News and Upcoming Events.
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