2026 Awareness Testimonials A 31 Year Old Lupus Warrior Tells Her Story 19/05/2026 by Kali Turagaiviu A 31-year-old lupus patient is urging Fijians experiencing unexplained symptoms to seek medical help early, saying timely diagnosis can make a significant difference in managing the disease. Faioa Leupena shared her experience during the International Lupus Day 2026 celebrations at Albert Park Pavilion in Suva yesterday, describing lupus as a life-changing condition that continues to […] Read more »
2026 Awareness LFF Community Tribute A LUPUS WARRIOR GRADUATES 19/05/2026 by Kali Turagaiviu “I am richer than poverty, stronger than poverty, stronger than Lupus , blessed through orphanhood ……“With God, nothing is impossible “ – JOKAPECI BULATALE .💜👏🏿💜🙏🏿💜🌸💜Today we celebrate not only a graduate, but a true Lupus Warrior.Jokapeci Bulatale’s journey reminds us all that Lupus may challenge the body, but it can never defeat a determined spirit. […] Read more »
2026 Awareness Events LFF West – “Put On Purple” (POP) “WALK A MILE IN MY SHOES” 13/05/2026 by Kali Turagaiviu POP & WALK 2026 – Put On Purple and Walk – held this morning at the CAAF Compund, Nadi was a great success. The Lupus Foundation of Fiji extends its sincere gratitude to Fiji Airports Ltd,, especially Mr Sailasa Tuilau, Mr Aisake Cabemaiwai and Ms Nikita Chandra for their invaluable assistance in helping Fred and […] Read more »
Awareness Events 2026 NTERNATIONAL LUPUS DAY 13/05/2026 by Kali Turagaiviu “Let us commit today that Lupus will no longer be a silent struggle in Fiji. Let us make it visible” – Acting Deputy Secretary for Hospital Services Dr. Mike Kama speaking at the International Lupus Day 2026 event at Albert Park Pavilion in Suva today. During his remarks, Dr. Kama highlighted the Ministry of Health’s […] Read more »
Events International Lupus Day 2026 07/05/2026 by Kali Turagaiviu BOOK THE DATE – International Lupus Day is celebrated annually on the 10th of May, which is also the Awareness Month for Lupus! This year, since the 10th falls on a Sunday – we will officially celebrate International Lupus Day on Monday the 11th of May, from 9:30am – 12pm. The Foundation also turns 7 […] Read more »
2026 Awareness Events LFF West Group’s POP (“Put On Purple”) & Walk Awareness 06/05/2026 by Kali Turagaiviu Read more »
2026 Awareness Testimonials A Lupus Warrior’s Partner Joins the Fight! 06/05/2026 / 06/05/2026 by Kali Turagaiviu (Left to Right) Anareta and Frederrick with LFF Executive Director Una Tuitubou and LFF Deputy Chair Maria Waloki Read more »
Events Our Awareness Month Kicks-Off with “Walk a Mile In My Shoes!” 05/05/2026 by Kali Turagaiviu We kicked-off our Awareness month of May with our traditional “Walk A Mile In My Shoes” event on the first Saturday (2/05), of the month. The overcast conditions of Saturday morning was not new to us as we’ve had the same type of weather for our first official event over the last two years. Our […] Read more »
Awareness LFF Features in Local Daily 27/04/2026 by Kali Turagaiviu To build on this article, it’s important to highlight that Rani Hassan, who is also a Warrior and represents all our Lupus Warriors on the LFF Board – has also launched dedicated counseling programs, caregiver appreciation day through Purple Rose Day (May 15th), and essential Care Packs for our newly diagnosed Warriors. These sessions are […] Read more »
Events The Month of May is Lupus Awareness Month! 21/04/2026 / 21/04/2026 by Kali Turagaiviu Save these dates: May 2nd (Saturday) – “Walk A Mile In My Shoes” Venue: Albert Park 6am – 8am. We will start the day with a devotion and a pep talk from one of our Lupus Ambassadors – Ms. Monica Raghwan, and then we warm-up with a Zumba Session with Mr. Paul Simpson, before we […] Read more »
