You can help fight Lupus. We can show you how!
THE PURPLE BUTTERFLY, INC. functions for charitable and educational purposes, primarily to educate and inform the general public; particularly women, youth and minority communities, regarding diseases, LUPUS in particular, and other physical, social and environmental conditions that disproportionately affect these segments of the population.
THIS IS HOW WE DO IT:
Primary tools used to fulfill these purposes include public awareness programs, seminars, workshops and other outreach to include:
THIS IS HOW WE DO IT:
Primary tools used to fulfill these purposes include public awareness programs, seminars, workshops and other outreach to include:
- Presentations at schools, hospitals and community organizations
- Participation in health fairs and other community events
- Distribution of brochures and materials
- Public service announcements and other activities utilizing print and broadcast media and
HOW YOU CAN HELP:
- Tell others about Lupus. Serve as spokesperson for Public Service Advertisements for radio and television
- Write an editorial or article about need for more awareness about Lupus, particularly among minorities
- Serve as Honorary Host/Sponsor of local Walk/Race for Lupus awareness
- Identify potential individual and organizational sponsors that may contribute to the organization
- Serve as speaker at future Lupus Awareness events
- Inform elected officials of the need for support of Lupus Awareness and financial support for Lupus research
- Volunteer with the Purple Butterfly
- Donate to the Purple Butterfly. Make a one-time contribution or become an on-going contributor
The information contained on this site does not replace the advice of a doctor. The Purple Butterfly, Inc. disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Information herein was gathered from a number of sources including Healthwise, Incorporated, a nonprofit organization founded in 1975 with the mission to help people make better health decisions; WebMD; The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Public Health Service. National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS); The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and the Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals (ARHP, a division of ACR) ; the SLE Foundation and other public sources.
THE PURPLE BUTTERFLY, INC. raises funds, including soliciting or obtaining contributions from the general public, necessary to finance programs and projects and to operate programs or projects, in its own behalf or on behalf of others whose programs or projects promote the purposes for which the Corporation is organized.
