BC Place To Light up Purple for World Lupus Day
May 9th, 2016
The Northern Lights display at BC Place will glow purple this Tuesday, May 10th for World Lupus Day.
World Lupus Day aims to raise awareness of a disease that is little known, but can have devastating effects on sufferers and their families. Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes the immune system to become overactive, creating antibodies that attack healthy tissue including the heart, kidneys, lungs, joints and blood. World Lupus Day is associated with the colour purple, and people can show support by wearing purple clothing. A high profile supporter of World Lupus Day is Julian Lennon, who is a Global Ambassador.
The BC Lupus Society has been supporting people affected by lupus in British Columbia for over 39 years providing funding support for research initiatives locally and nationally, including research scholarships, clinical support, and research projects.
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To find out more information visit http://www.bclupus.org/i-have-lupus.html