May is Lupus awareness month. During this month the color purple, the purple ribbon and the butterfly are used to recognize Lupus awareness. Events are held throughout the month and year to raise funds for Lupus research.
Lupus is a chronic inflammatory disease that occurs when the body's immune system attacks its own tissues and organs. Inflammation caused by lupus can affect many different body systems — including the joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, brain, heart and lungs. Lupus can be very difficult to diagnose and is often very debilitating. Sadly, there is no known cure for Lupus.
Several years ago one of our employees was diagnosed with Lupus. Seeing her health struggles made us aware of the many in our nation who struggle with Lupus each day. As a result, all of us at Window Man have supported Lupus awareness month for the past five years.
Each May we pull together a team to walk in the "Walk to End Lupus Now" event. During this time we welcome donation from any willing to support the cause. In addition, we supported global awareness day on May 10th and will participate in "put on the Purple" day on May 19th. We will keep everyone informed of Lupus Awareness activities through our social media outlets this month and in the months to come.
We hope this helped make everyone a little more aware of the Lupus and invite all of you to participate in Lupus awareness month through the month of May.
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