Lupus Ontario is a team of caring and enthusiastic volunteers and staff who are passionately committed to helping those with lupus live longer and better by raising funds that deliver vital support, education, awareness and research.
Our website exists to serve everyone who has been touched by lupus: patients, family, friends, researchers and donors. Our aim is to meet the various needs of people who are approaching Lupus Ontario for information and support. This website is a valuable tool for people to learn more details about Lupus Ontario, our education and resources and how you can join us in our hope for a cure by donating, volunteering, or supporting an event.
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FOR ANY OCCASSION, GIVE THE GIFT
OF SUPPORT
There is no greater gift you can give to someone living with lupus, a life altering disease, than the gift of support. When you make a donation to Lupus Ontario, we can deliver programs and services that help people with lupus live longer and better lives. In addition, your donation helps us increase public awareness , education and research.
Lupus Ontario faces major challenges in 2010. Please consider making a donation to Lupus Ontario. We are a small charity with a big heart that is making a difference. The person or people you choose to honour with your gift will receive a card and a notification that you have celebrated them with a donation to Lupus Ontario. Each charitable gift over $20 is tax receiptable.
Rogers Television, Daytime Talk Show features Shannon and Kathryn bringing awareness to Lupus. Launch video
Fundraising
LUPUS ONTARIO IS ASKING YOU TO BE CREATIVE.. FUNDRAISE TODAY!!!!
Throughout the province of Ontario our many volunteers graciously donate their time to organize and plan FUNDRAISNG events in support of Lupus Ontario.
Fundraising Ideas:
Bake Sale/Garage Sale
Penny Drive
Golf/Ball Tournament
Dinner Party
Lemonade Stand
Anniversary/Birthday Party
Family Reunion/BBQ
Bike Run
Fall Fair/Carnival
Wedding Bombonieres
Remember no event is too small! It can be a fun, easy and quick way to generate FUNDS in a single day. The sky's the limit. Please promote Lupus Ontario as the #1 recipient charity throughout your community.
Working together to conquer lupus…
Lupus Ontario will provide support in all of your fundraising endeavours. Please contact the Lupus Ontario office at 1-877-240-1099 or admin@lupusontario.org to notify us of your event in support of a great cause.
Expert Q & A's
Dr. Janet Pope, is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Rheumatology and also Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the University of Western Ontario, London. Dr. Pope is currently the Program Director in Rheumatology at St Joseph's Health Care Centre, Arthritis Institute, London Ontario.
Question:"I have been having bad chest pains off and on for the past couple weeks. They get really bad at night (mostly middle of night)Yesterday and today I have had a burning sensation in my left shoulder blade. I have been through numerous tests in the past to check my cardiac status, but am still concerned about chest pains."
Shoppers Drug Mart offers a charity initiative that can greatly Benefit Lupus Ontario.
You can now donate some or all of your Shoppers Optimum Points to Lupus Ontario and help us redeem them for merchandise at Shoppers Drug Mart such as office supplies and fundraising items for auctions, door prizes and raffles.
Please click here to find out how you can help. Lupus Ontario thanks the many members who have donated their Optimum Points.
NIAGARA FALLSVIEW CASINO BUS TRIP
Sat. Aug 7, 2010
Oshawa Pickup @ 9:45am
Oshawa Centre (East Parking Lot in front of Zellers)
419 King Street, Oshawa
Markham Pickup @ 10:45am
Lupus Ontario Office
2900 John Street, Markham Contact: Juanita or Karen
Phone: 1-877-240-1099
Cost: $25.00
Enjoy the 50/50 draw, snacks, etc on the bus ride. View Flyer
WALK FOR LUPUS
FUN FAIR & SILENT AUCTION
Sat. Sept 11, 2010 10:00am - 2:00pm
Rotary Sunrise Park
Whitby Lake
Email: durhamlupus@live.com
Phone: 905-697-2941 / 1-877-240-1099
Web: www.durhamwalkforlupus.com
Thank you for your support!
Walk,Run,Skip or Ride...
Bring your friendly furry leashed friends...
Lunch & T-Shirt for all registered
DJ,Face Painting,Craft Stations, Fun Fair Games,Jumping Castle, Silent Auction, Raffle, Donation Bake, Balloon Artist and more...
If you would like to volunteer, donate to our silent auction or raffle or if you'd like to be one of our Sponsors Please contact Shannon today at 905-697-2941 or 1-877-240-1099 or email durhamlupus@live.com
Together we will one day find better treatments and a cure for this baffling disease of 1000 Faces. LET'S SQUASH LUPUS
CHIPPIN IN FOR LUPUS
Golf Tournament
Sun. Sept 12, 2010
Brockville Country Club
Phone: 1-877-240-1099
Cost: $100.00* (dinner plus 18hole golf) / $65.00* (dinner only)
This is a charity golf tournament and dinner to raise money and awareness about Lupus!
If you would like more information or are interested in sponsoring the event, providing prizes and/or donations please visit http://www.chippininforlupus.com
* includes a $35.00 tax receipt