Posts by John Hibbs
giving Tuesday 2022
Since 2012, Giving Tuesday has been celebrated on the Tuesday after Black Friday & Cyber Monday to encourage people to do good. With your help we can be there for more people living with lupus. A £15 donation will provide a care pack for patients experiencing a flare. “I received my care pack today, what…
Read MoreCharity Christmas eCards 2022
Help support people living with lupus this Christmas by sending festive eCards to your loved ones. Brighten someone’s day by sending them a Hibbs Lupus Trust charity eCard. Just pick a design, add your message, donation and click send!
Read MoreHeatwave Tips To Keep Cool
Stay cool indoors – many of us will need to stay safe at home this summer so know how to keep your home cool.
Read MoreUK Heat Wave
Don’t forget your water, sun screen and a sun hat when you are out and about this week. Avoid excess sun exposure as sunlight can cause a lupus rash or even trigger a serious flare of the disease itself. We’d love to see you wearing your sun hats, tag us in your social media photos!…
Read MoreThank you Lilly, Jessica, Daisy and Matthias
Dear Lilly, Jessica, Daisy and Matthias, I was so excited to receive your letter this week and read about your wonderful fundraising efforts at school. Your teacher, Mr Holt, has told me about the amazing children in Year 6 at Birkenshaw C.E. (C) Primary School and the outstanding work you have all been doing in…
Read MoreShop Amazon Prime Day Deals & Raise Funds For Free – 12th and 13th July 2022
If you shop Amazon Prime Day deals between 12th and 13th July 2022, you can make a difference: Simply shop at www.smile.amazon.co.uk or with AmazonSmile ON in the Amazon Shopping app, and AmazonSmile will DOUBLE donations to The Hibbs Lupus Trust at no extra cost. The products available are exactly the same and at the same price as…
Read MoreIn loving memory of Moira Bain
It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved Moira Bain. Nan to Viki & John, Moira has been our biggest champion. She has taken part in walks, constantly dressed up in fabulous costumes to host information stands and has been raising awareness and funds at more car boot sales…
Read More2nd Anniversary of the First UK Lockdown.
Today on the 2nd anniversary of the first UK lockdown, we, along with 70 other organisations reflect on the toll that Covid has taken, and continues to take on people throughout the country. Two years on, the government have just launched their ‘Living with Covid’ plan which involves lifting most of the protective measures put…
Read MoreGo Purple & Celebrate World Lupus Day 2022
Between the 6th and 13th May we’ll be celebrating and we’d love for you to join in! In celebration of World Lupus Day on 10th May we want you to Go Purple between 6th – 13th May. Whether you’re at home, school or work, getting involved couldn’t be simpler! You could Go Purple for a day…
Read MoreJust Launched – Jurassic Coast Trek!
Our Newest Charity Challenge is Live Now! We’re really excited to reveal that we’ve added a brand new charity challenge to our calendar for 2022 – the Jurassic Coast Trek! Supporters can join us as we explore England’s only natural World Heritage Site, where dramatic coastal views and iconic landmarks await. Our two-day journey encompasses the…
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