September 2024

Purple Pumpkin For Lupus

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Join Lupus Canada's 4th Annual Purple Pumpkin for Lupus Campaign!

This Halloween, bring a magical touch to festivities by displaying a purple pumpkin on your porch and raise awareness for lupus. Over 1 in 1,000 Canadians are impacted by this disease, and together, we can create a fun and meaningful way to spread awareness.

By engaging communities, families, and children through this fun Halloween-themed activity, we hope to inspire younger generations to advocate for lupus awareness and bring these conversations into homes, schools, and online spaces.

Join The Purple Pumpkin For Lupus Contest

🎃 Decorate Your Pumpkin: Brew your creativity by buying a pumpkin and painting it a shade of purple!

🦋 Download your Purple Pumpkin For Lupus Sign: Print this sign to place next to your pumpkin.

📸 Share Your Creation: Submit your photos of your purple pumpkin to be featured on our social media platforms. Send your entries to info@lupuscanada.org or by tagging us on social media before the witching hour on October 30th, 2024.

🏆 Enter The Purple Pumpkin For Lupus Contest: The top 4 entries will be selected for a vote on Lupus Canada’s Instagram Story. Followers will vote their favourite pumpkin on the spookiest night of the year, October 31st. The winner will be announced on November 1st!

Key Dates To Remember

October 1, 2024: Campaign launch & contest begins.

October 30, 2024: Photo submission deadline for contest.

October 31, 2024: Social media voting on the top 4 purple pumpkins.

November 1, 2024: Purple Pumpkin Contest winner announced.

Other Ways to Get Involved

Purple Pumpkins in Schools: Teachers can organize pumpkin painting projects while educating students about lupus. Photos of the finished pumpkins can be submitted for display on Lupus Canada’s social media, please be sure to send your photos to info@lupuscanada.org.

Share the Message: Encourage friends, family, and your community to get involved by displaying purple pumpkins and spreading lupus awareness. Download our Event Posters to help spread the word!

Create Your Own Events: Organize a fun pumpkin painting party with friends and family, or invite local businesses to participate in the campaign.

Donate: Your generosity helps fund lupus research, education, and advocacy efforts. Visit our donation page here.

Let’s make this Halloween spook-tacular for a great cause! Together, we can raise awareness and support those living with lupus

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