Helping You Live With Lupus

The Lupus Society of Manitoba provides education and support to those persons affected by lupus. Through volunteer efforts, we promote awareness of lupus and raises funds for research to find a cure for lupus.

As a non-profit organization we:

• Provide education and support for persons with Lupus and their significant others.
• Promote awareness of lupus to the general public and health care professionals.
• Contribute annually to research efforts in finding a cause and cure for lupus.
• Work closely with other member organizations through Lupus Canada in support, advocacy and public awareness activities related to lupus.
• Seek to enhance volunteer recruitment within the Lupus Society of Manitoba.

Our Goals

The Lupus Society of Manitoba is committed to provide accessible and up-to-date information to persons affected by lupus. Through the Lupus Line and several Chapter Groups throughout the Province, we seek to provide necessary links and support to patients, family and significant others who are coping with lupus. Through support, sharing and learning about lupus, those affected will feel less isolated in understanding the disease.

We believe access to education regarding treatment, alternatives and support services are valuable methods in making positive choices in coping with lupus.

Our History

The Lupus Society of Manitoba was formed in 1988, as a small support group, which offered community support to persons affected by lupus.  The need for regular support meetings was made immediate through attendance and the first election of the executive was made on June 6, 1988.

The Lupus Society has since grown and developed with continued support services provided to individuals affected by lupus. The society became incorporated in 1991 as a charitable organization. We work actively to provide information and support to hundreds of individuals who inquire on a yearly basis. Quarterly newsletters, a complete library of books, videos and articles are available to all members to aid in discovering information about lupus and coping skills.

With the support of members, donors and fundraising activities, the society seeks to support physicians through distribution of literature on a province-wide basis. The society is active in pursuit of its mission to provide funds annually to a number of research studies and educational programs aimed at lupus.

Through participation in National Lupus Awareness campaigns and distributing information to the public, the society promotes greater public awareness and understanding of lupus.
    

Our Board of Directors

Debbie Dohan - President	Scott OStaffy - Vice President	Robert Dohan - Treasurer	Tracey Broughton - Scretary
Mariella Carr -  Media/Public Awareness	Karrin Janzen -  Fund Raising Chair	Newsletter Editor