May is Lupus Awareness Month.
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can damage any part of the body (skin, joints, and/or organs).
10 May is World Lupus Day. Wear purple and support Lupus awareness.
On 9 May the Arthritis Foundation of South Africa will present an event "Lupus knows no boundaries".
Venue: Tafelberg Conference Hall, New Hospital Building, Groote Schuur Hospital.
Time: 10:00-12:00
Audience: Adults living with Lupus and their family/friends
Contact: Julie Martin, Arthritis foundation of
South Africa. julumartz10@gmail.com or 078 944 9569.
A similar event with the same topic will be hosted on the Tygerberg Campus on 12 May.
Venue: Lecture room C11, Tygerberg Academic Hospital
Time: 09:00-12:00
Audience: Staff members; adults and children living with Lupus and their friends/families
Contact: Sr Diane Fortuin on 083 358 2308.
