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In August, we live through the Dog Days of Summer. It's hot and often humid, and those who can leave for better climates do. Down south, winter is in full force. August is also known as "the ...
Is it hot enough (or cold enough if you're below the equator) for you yet? There is actually a day for that! Like every month, I pick a diverse collection of events you may or may not know about. This ...
Along with October, May is one of the most densely packed months of the year. It's before the summer humidity and the last whole month of the school year. The weather is warming in t...
World Lupus Day began in 2004 when an international steering committee representing lupus organizations from 13 different nations met in Eaton, United Kingdom, to organize the first observance of World Lupus Day. The proclamation is a call to action for governments worldwide to increase their financial support for lupus research, awareness, and patient services.
Each year, the Steering Committee revises the proclamation to reflect the daily emerging issues people with lupus must face. The day gives everyone a voice affected by this devastating and debilitating chronic disease.