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LUPUS AWARENESS MONTH OCTOBER 2021 HIGHLIGHTS During October 2021, LFJ's month-long annual campaign this year placed a spotlight on Children and Youth with Lupus. With an average onset of age 22 and up to 20% of persons being diagnosed as children, the LFJ sought to raise awareness about the particular needs of this special group, with an emphasis on reaching a Youth audience. Thanks to your support, LAM 2021 was a great success! Read our Lupus Awareness Month Re-cap and check out links to events you missed! |
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VOICES OF YOUNG WARRIORS: LIVING WITH LUPUS |
The LFJ extends a big thank you to all our volunteers, sponsors, donors, members, supporters and partners who rallied to ensure a successful and impactful month, promoting greater awareness about lupus, educating, encouraging and rallying others to the cause. We believe that lives will be saved and outcomes changed through your efforts and support for this annual initiative as we continue the Fight Against Lupus. |
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GIVING TUESDAY NOV 30 The season of Thankfulness leads into the season of Giving!
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You can make a quick and easy donation RIGHT NOW on our secure payment page, and help us raise funds by sharing with your family, friends and co-workers to help us reach our goal. to become a sustaining donor see below |
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UPCOMING EVENTS
The year-end Lupus Support Group Meeting is December 9, 2021. Theme: In Everything Give Thanks!
Come, share and give thanks! |
\Annual General Meeting
Mark your calendars for Wed Feb 23, 2022. Thinking about Board or Committee service? Official notice and nomination forms will go out in January! Make sure your membership is up to date as of January 1 to be be eligible to participate or be nominated. |
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LFJ extends a big thanks to your volunteers Georgia Johnson, Jada Marie Graham, Umeko Chin, AnnaKay Soares, Kianna Jackson and Rishon Brown who contributed to our special video feature for Lupus Awareness Month - big thank you to Kevin Jackson of Nivek Films for compiling the stories in a compelling short film raising awareness of lupus in Youth. View the Voices of Young Warriors Video on our You Tube page! Don’t forget to like, follow and subscribe!
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Thank you to the Canadian Women's Club |
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It was all smiles behind the masks on September 23, 2021, when Representatives of the Canadian Women's Club, Mrs Kathryn Villeneuve, President, Karen E Smith, Director of Outreach, and Mrs Rose Tavares-Finson, Vice-President, paid a visit to the Lupus Foundation of Jamaica (LFJ) Learning & Help Centre, where they presented LFJ with a very timely gift of a laptop computer. This much-needed gift was greatly appreciated and just in time - allowing for remote work during the lock down and managing the many online events of Lupus Awareness Month. President Dr Desiree Tulloch-Reid and Board Member Mr Algy O'Neill were on site to receive the gift and presented CWC members with LFJ branded facemasks and a Thank You card. Thank you, CWC, from all of us!
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VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: FAREWELL
ROCHELLE! |
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Today we say thanks and farewell to Rochelle Thomas, a valued volunteer who made a big impact in a short time! Rochelle came onboard as a volunteer in 2020 when LFJ was reeling from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, struggling to maintain its operations and services and stay connected with members and volunteers. Rochelle's initiatives and innovations in the Social Media space along with her team spirit inspired volunteers and engaged members and new connections helping expand our reach through the historic 2020 Lupus Awareness Month and subsequent 555 Give a Care Gift fundraising effort. Rochelle further contributed to strengthening our online presence through producing and streaming our now popular monthly online series Ask The Expert Live on Facebook and Youtube, until September 2021. "I have enjoyed working with you, the Hosts, and the monthly guests, and have also learned a lot about Lupus by being a part of this series." she says. Rochelle departs to pursue further studies abroad, and we are proud and happy for her . Please join us in saying a big thank you to Rochelle and wishing her all the best in her future endeavors!
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SUPPORT
THE LUPUS FOUNDATION OF JAMAICA - many options available online follow link below. |
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
The year end Lupus Support Group Meeting is December 9, 2021. Theme: In Everything Give Thanks!
Come, share and give thanks!
Annual General Meeting
Mark your calendars for Wed Feb 23, 2022. Thinking about Board or Committee service? Official notice and nomination forms will go out in January! Make sure your membership is up to date as of January 1 to be be eligible to participate or be nomination. |
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BECOME A SUSTAINING DONOR
Your funds will help support the operation of our Learning and Help Centre, members services such as Member Medical expense and social support Assistance, Monthly Support Group Meetings, Food and critical supplies for needy lupus patients, Help and Support Line, Public Awareness efforts through media, Community and social media Outreach, Educational materials and programming, Interactive Website, sourcing of Medical Equipment to improve diagnosis and treatment within the local health sector, advocacy with policy makers to improve access to care, and more. LFJ is a volunteer-run, donor-supported, registered charitable organisation. Our funding is entirely through donations and fundraising activities. We need your help to continue the work for lupus warriors and their caregivers who depend on us for information, support and advocacy. Make your tax deductible gift this season. Support the LFJ, Support a Warrior. Join the Fight today.
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Learning Centre Hours
Monday - Friday
10am-12pm & 1pm-4pm
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