Red Springs proclaims May 2026 as Lupus Awareness Month
Summary
The board read and approved a proclamation recognizing May 2026 as Lupus Awareness Month, highlighting disparities affecting women of color and acknowledging local advocate Misha Mlan and the Fight for the Butterfly movement.
The board read and adopted a proclamation declaring May 2026 as Lupus Awareness Month in Red Springs. Town staff said the request came from Misha Mlan, identified as founder of the Fight for the Butterfly organization and a lupus survivor, to raise awareness, encourage earlier diagnosis and support affected families.
The proclamation, read aloud and signed by Mayor Edward Henderson, noted lupus disproportionately impacts women of color and called on citizens to learn more and support local advocacy efforts. "The Town of Red Springs acknowledges the courage, strength, and perseverance [of] warriors, caregivers, and advocates who continue to fight for visibility," the proclamation reads.
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