Lupus 1000 Challenge: Raise Awareness & Support Research
Join the Movement for Lupus Awareness
Take on the Lupus 1000 Challenge from May 1st to May 10th, 2025. Set your goal, complete 1,000 of anything—steps, laps, jumps—and help raise critical funds and awareness for lupus research.
Lupus 1000 Challenge: Make an Impact!
Join us this May to raise awareness and funds for Canadians impacted by lupus by completing the Lupus 1000 Challenge. Take on the Lupus 1000 Challenge and show your strength!
In 2024, Lupus Canada proudly launched the 1,000 Laps for Lupus Campaign, an initiative inspired by individuals living with lupus. Lupus Canada’s Youth Ambassador, Isaac, Canadian National Swimmer, Kate, and Yaneisy, a dedicated lupus advocate and researcher, all took on the challenge of swimming 1,000 laps in 10 days. Together, they raised over $4,000 to support lupus awareness and research.
This year, we’re taking their vision even further with the Lupus 1000 Challenge. Our goal is to raise $10,000 to support vital lupus research. With just 10 participants or teams raising $1,000 each, we can achieve this incredible milestone
How to Participate
Join us from May 1st to May 10th, 2025 for the Lupus 1000 Challenge, our annual event to raise awareness and critical funds during Lupus Awareness Month. Whether you swim, bike, run, or jump rope, set a goal to achieve 1,000 of something to help raise awareness for lupus.
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Visit our Lupus 1000 Challenge page here to get started.
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Click “Register” to create your personal or team fundraising page. Fundraising runs from April 1st to May 31st, 2025, so you can start collecting donations early!
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Complete the Lupus 1000 Challenge from May 1st to May 10th, 2025 (or participate all month long!).
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Spread the word! Share your fundraising page with friends, family, and your community to rally support. Track your progress, post updates, and join us in celebrating the collective achievements of the Lupus 1000 Challenge on May 10th, 2025.
Be Part of the Movement
Celebrate Diversity & Strength
Lupus is often called the Disease of 1,000 Faces because of its diverse symptoms and the way it manifests differently in everyone. The Lupus 1000 Challenge honours this diversity and the strength required to navigate this illness. Every step, lap, or kilometre completed symbolizes the resilience of those living with lupus.
Choose Your Activity
Whether you prefer swimming, cycling, running, or walking, the Lupus 1000 Challenge offers a variety of activities to suit your interests and abilities. Set your own pace and make a difference!
Raise Awareness and Funds
Join us in raising $10,000 to support vital lupus research. We invite each participant or team to raise $1,000 to help support vital lupus research. However, every contribution, no matter the amount, is deeply appreciated.
Join the Lupus 1000 Challenge Today!
Be part of a movement that makes a real impact. Register for the Lupus 1000 Challenge and help us reach our goal of raising $10,000 for lupus research. Are you ready to take on the Lupus 1000 Challenge?
Questions? Need support?
Contact Heather Coates, National Fund Development and Engagement Officer, at heather.coates@lupuscanada.org for assistance or guidance.