A virtual challenge to help raise awareness on World Lupus Day! (10th May 2022).The challenge involves setting yourself a task that you will complete every day for ten consecutive days from 1st May to 10th May.

Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disorder where the immune system of the body becomes too active and attacks the body itself. It takes considerable time to diagnose since lupus can “mimic” other conditions. Average diagnosis time is 7 years in the UK.

Been through tough times as a family & Bluetoon Bay Buddies was born at the toughest of them. So much support has been offered by the group members, family & friends who listened to my worries and got me through my darkest days. You’ll never know what a godsend you were 💙 For me, this could only be a swim challenge- Lupus and outdoor swimming have been the constants this past year. The advice available from Lupus UK is immense and has helped me make sense of all that has gone on over the years so this is a small way to give something back.

If you got this far, thank you for reading: if you could spare a little to make a donation it will be used to research this disease and raise awareness to everyone including the medical community with the hope of quicker diagnosis & improved treatments.

Thank you 💝