Wearing purple, (l-r) Shirl Gaskins, Lupus 242 member; Shandesia McFall; secretary for Lupus 242; Shonalee King-Johnson, vice president and PR officer for Lupus 242, and Sarahlee Williams, Lupus 242 member, paid a courtesy call on Health Minister Dr Duane Sands (centre), who wore a purple tie for the occasion.
Last week, members of Lupus 242 kicked off their Lupus Awareness Month activities by paying a courtesy call on Minister of Health Dr Duane Sands. During the meeting, the group outlined the challenges facing people in the Bahamas living with lupus.
They also shared plans for this month's activities, including the POP (Put On Purple) for Lupus awareness campaign, the Hope Floats ceremony and ribbon formation at Fort Charlotte on Whit Monday, May 21, and a health talk with rheumatologist Dr K Neil Parker on May 26 at the University of the Bahamas. In addition to these events, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis, has declared Thursday, May 10, World Lupus Day in the Bahamas.
Lupus 242 is a non-profit organisation formed in 2012 for the purpose of providing information, education and support to individuals living with lupus. In addition to raising awareness, the group also seeks to advocate on behalf of its membership.
For more information on upcoming events and to find out how the public can support, follow them on Facebook and Instagram @lupus242, e-mail lupus242@outlook.com or call 525-9967.
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