We are thrilled to welcome Khiry Rowe-Hopkins to the Lupus UK family as our newest Ambassador! Khiry is a lupus advocate who is passionate about raising awareness and supporting the lupus community.
Khiry has shown a huge commitment to the charity as a Volunteer for the last three years, contributing to key awareness initiatives, holding talks, helping out at events, raising funds and awareness and much more.
You can follow Khiry’s journey over on Instagram: @Khiry_Journey
About Khiry:
Khiry’s lupus journey started in 2009 when he was 18 years old, after unexpectedly becoming unwell with symptoms that changed his life drastically. Having once been a lively, energetic teenager known for his vibrant spirit and sense of humour, Khiry felt he had become a scared, fed-up, embarrassed shadow of himself. Today, he channels those experiences into advocacy, using his platform to support individuals living with lupus and autoimmune conditions. Through honest storytelling, Khiry aims to demonstrate that a fulfilling and meaningful life remains possible despite certain challenges he may face along the way.
Khiry discovered Lupus UK around three years ago, but his advocacy journey began much earlier. In 2019, after having three heart attacks, Khiry created an Instagram page to document his journey with lupus and other personal challenges. What started as a personal outlet quickly grew into a powerful source of inspiration for others.
Khiry says: “I am very excited to become an Ambassador for Lupus UK, something I have hoped to do for a while. I have been a proud volunteer over the last three years and contributed to key awareness initiatives. I have enjoyed giving talks both in person and online, and over the past six months, I have started a lupus support group. Lupus UK and my platform have enabled me to make many connections in the last couple of years with people who share similar journeys. It has been gratifying to receive messages from members of the lupus community who have found comfort in my posts and videos – often at a time when they have needed it most. I am passionate about continuing to make a meaningful impact and empowering others, hopefully making their journeys a little bit easier.”
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Watch our awareness video on lupus diagnosis experiences featuring Khiry
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