World Lupus Day is celebrated every May 10. This year too, World Lupus Day 2024 is on May 10, a Friday. The day is celebrated with the aim of spreading awareness about lupus, a disease where the body’s immune system attacks itself. World Lupus Day is super important as it encourages talking about the need for research to find a cure for lupus. The day aims to shine a light on what lupus is, how it affects people, and why more research and money are needed to find a cure. It’s also about giving support and understanding to those with lupus and their families. Lupus affects millions of people around the world. It causes inflammation and harm to different parts of the body. Anyone, especially women, can get lupus, no matter their age. While there are a lot of people who suffer from lupus, here are some celebrities who have battled lupus and talk openly about their fight with the autoimmune disease. World Lupus Day 2024 Date and Significance: From Symptoms to Diagnosis and Treatment of Lupus, Everything You Need To Know.
Celebrities Battling Lupus
Currently, there is no cure for Lupus, but those living with it can still lead healthy lives. This autoimmune condition impacts millions around the globe, including some brave celebrities who are facing it head-on. World Lupus Day: What Is Lupus? Know More About the Causes and Symptoms of the Autoimmune Disease.
Seal
The talented British musician has bravely battled lupus. Seal’s facial scars are a visible reminder of his struggle. They are caused by discoid lupus, which is named for the circular lesions it produces on the skin.
Selena Gomez
The American actress and pop singer bravely shared her lupus diagnosis in an Instagram post. She also documented the kidney transplant she underwent due to this disease.
Lady Gaga
Even though she never experienced or had visible symptoms, American singer, songwriter, and actress, Lady Gaga received a borderline positive test result for the autoimmune disease.
Toni Braxton
Since 2011, Grammy Award-winning singer Toni Braxton has openly talked about her journey with lupus. Her battle with the disease has resulted in multiple hospital stays and fixed periods of rest.
Nick Cannon
The multi-talented American rapper, actor, comedian, director, and entrepreneur is also diagnosed with lupus. Initially, he even faced severe symptoms such as kidney failure and blood clots in his lung.
World Lupus Day shows how strong people with lupus are and why we need to keep supporting them. This World Lupus Day 2024, let’s come together to raise awareness, push for better treatments, and offer our support and kindness to those living with lupus and their families.
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