In the lead up to its observation of World Lupus Day, LFJ Lupus Warriors and Health Volunteers have been hitting the airwaves on a mission to Make Lupus Visible, raising awareness and drumming up support for the fight against Lupus. This year spokespersons will be placing a spotlight on issues affecting access to care for Lupus and inviting participation by patients, practitioners and the public in a range of activities planned before and on the day.
The Foundation's media campaign kicked off with an interview with Lupus Warrior' School principal and author Dr Marsha Smalling, accompanied by Dr Desiree Tulloch-Reid, Consultant Rheumatologist and Immediate past president of the Foundation.
Dr Tulloch-Reid expressed appreciation for dedicated volunteers like Ms Sybil McLean, former Board member, who has been working behind the scenes during the Foundation's Public Awareness Campaigns to schedule interviews and coordinate the many patients and medical volunteers participating. She also expressed thanks to the Broadcast Media community:
"The Foundation is always grateful to our generous media partners who have offered air time to help raise awareness, dispel stigma and increase support for persons living with this condition. We know that knowledge about lupus saves lives and partnerships have had an important impact on many lives."
The public are invited to view or listen to the following interviews scheduled so far:
May 4, 7:45 a.m. TVJ Smile Jamaica, 7:45 a.m. with Dr. Desiree Tulloch-Reid, Consultant Rheumatologist and Dr. Marsha Smalling, Lupus Warrior
May 7, 1:15 p.m., RJR 94FM, "Palav" with Gerry McDanielInterviewees: Dr. Lori-Ann Fisher, Consultant Nephrologist and Dr. Marsha Smalling, Lupus Warrior
Monday, May 8, 2023 at 6:45 a.m. CVM@Sunrise CVM TV. Dr. Desiree Tulloch-Reid, Consultant Rheumatologist
Monday, May 8, 2023, 3:30 p.m NCU FM "The Check Up" with Mical Forsythe. Dr. Stacy Davis, Consultant Rheumatologist.
May 9, 8:30 a.m. Nationwide News Network, "A Healthier You" Dr. Lori-Ann Fisher, Consultant Nephrologist
May 10, 8:15 p.m., Power 106FM, "Powering Your Health" with Dr. Jacqueline Campbell. Interviewees: Dr. Stacy Davis, Consultant Rheumatologist, Lupus Warrior and Audrey Malcolm, Lupus Warrior
May 10, 2:30 p.m. RJR 94FM "Too Live Crew" with Julie-Ann Jemmott, Pharmacist and Lupus Warrior
For more information on Activities and Events for World Lupus Day visit www.lupusfoundationjamaica.org/events .
