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WORLD LUPUS FEDERATION OFFICIALS COMMEND LFJ TEAM AND MEMBERS ON WORLD LUPUS DAY CAMPAIGN

27 Jun 2022 1:35 PM | Anonymous

Lupus Warriors, Volunteers and Supporters went all out to Make Lupus Visible for the 19th worldwide observation of World Lupus Day on May 10, 2022 – from MAKE STRIDES walks across the island, to fundraising, media interviews and articles and creative pieces, to a Free Health Fair and live radio broadcast engaging government officials and our newest member, Miss Jamaica World. 

The enthusiasm and spirit displayed by the Jamaican lupus community caught the attention of World Lupus Federation officials working to raise momentum for the World Lupus Day observation in the wake of covid-19 restrictions.

In an email on June 13, Mike Donnelly, Vice President of Communications World Lupus Federation/Lupus Foundation of America, and coordinator of the event, commended the efforts and impact:  “Thank you so much for all of the hard work from the Lupus Foundation of Jamaica team for World Lupus Day. We really appreciate your support …. your organization was one of the most active partners amplifying the “make lupus visible” theme during your events and social media posts… thank you!

In case you didn’t see, The Federation posted a video montage of photos a few days after World Lupus Day https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJgNe3dZRcY

Monique Pryce, a brand new member and volunteer, jumped on board by invitation of a friend just in time to lead the Social Media campaign effort, along with veteran graphics volunteer Georgia Johnson.  In spite of the short timeline, she found the experience and enjoyable and inspiring one and saw the impact of her efforts.  “We engaged with our community through direct messages from lupus warriors and family/friends of warriors. They sought advice ranging from managing the illness to joining the Lupus Foundation. Others commented to congratulate the Foundation on its impact on warriors being supported.

“Our content also included Instagram and Facebook stories. The execution of our campaign led to an increase of approximately 30 new followers on Instagram and increased interaction on LinkedIn and Facebook.”

Special thanks for all who participated – volunteered, joined a walk, wore purple, donated, shared with a friend:  You helped us make the effort a success!

Do you still have photo or story of your own from World Lupus Day?  Go ahead and share or tag us!

Give your support!  Volunteer your time and skills for our Communications team, or make sure to like, follow and subscribe to our social media pages and invite a friend:  Facebook | YouTube | Instagram | LinkedIn .  Let’s join together to fight Lupus!


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