Special Events

Thank you for your interest in special events hosted by and benefiting the Alliance for Lupus Research! Check back periodically for updated information on upcoming ALR special events and programs. If you would like to sponsor a fundraiser or event to benefit the ALR, please call 1.800.867.1743 or email ckasai@lupusresearch.org.

Save the Date! ALR One Love. One Cause. Gala Celebration

Thursday, May 14, 2009
New York City

Honoring
Richard D. Parsons
Chairman of the Board
Time Warner

For additional information, please contact ALR Special Events Manager Chelsea Kasai at 646.884.6096 or email, ckasai@lupusresearch.org.

Walk with Us to Cure Lupus

The ALR's signature fundraising event, our national walk program raises both funds for lupus research and increases awareness of our cause. Visit the Walk with Us website today!

Second Annual Lupus Charity Casino Night

A portion of event donations to benefit the Alliance for Lupus Research (ALR)

Friday, November 21, 2008
9:00 pm, Playing Begins
$100.00 Ticket Donation - Playing Chips, Food & Drinks
$50.00 Ticket Donation - Food & Drinks
Special! Bring 10 Friends & Get In Free

Guest Speaker
Paula Ortega
Holistic Medicine & Nutrition Specialist

Afternoons Restaurant
415 Forest Avenue
West Brighton, New York

A night of casino fun to benefit the ALR! The Second Annual Lupus Charity Casino Night is organized by ALR supporters Rosaria Pipitone, Estee Smoler, Rachel Cassarino and Lisa Johnson. Featured games include roulette, blackjack, poker, money wheel, 50/50 and Chinese auction. The player with the most chips at the end of the evening will win an all expense paid trip for two to Las Vegas. For additional information, contact Rosaria Pipitone at 917.776.7918 or email, rosaria1120@aol.com.

Dance for Another Day

Charity Dance Showcase benefiting ALR's San Francisco Walk with Us to Cure Lupus and Team Gnosis Dance Collective

Saturday, November 15, 2008
7:00 pm, Doors Open
$30.00 per Ticket

Project Artaud Theater
450 Florida Street
San Francisco, California

For additional information, please email the Gnosis Dance Collective at gnosisdancecollective@yahoo.com. To purchase tickets, please contact the Theater Artaud Box Office at 415.626.4370. 100% of all proceeds from Dance for Another Day will benefit ALR's San Francisco Walk with Us to Cure Lupus and Team Gnosis Dance Collective.

Team ALR participates in the New York Pass Chase for Charity

On Tuesday, October 28, 2008 Team ALR participated in the New York Pass Chase for Charity event which kicked off during the morning's Fox 5 Good Day New York broadcast. ALR New York City Walk with Us to Cure Lupus volunteers Judy Dronzek, Jason Negron and Matt Niskanen represented Team ALR and raced through all five New York City boroughs to increase awareness of lupus and raise funds for lupus research. Not the cold, wind nor rain could stop this fearsome group from completing their race tasks – the object was for each participating team to swipe the New York Pass card through as many attraction turnstiles in a 12 hour period – the team that saved the most money using the cards to be declared the race winner and runners up to be decided accordingly.

Although Team ALR did not finish the race in first place, we can all be proud of their efforts – a $500.00 donation to the ALR from New York Pass for our team’s race participation. This donation will go directly to support vital lupus research programs funded by the ALR! The Alliance for Lupus Research wishes to thank Judy, Jason and Matt for their efforts! Click here to view the Team ALR and New York Pass Chase for Charity photo gallery.

Singing for a Cure

A Benefit Concert Celebrating the Lives of those Living with Lupus presented by ALR Seattle Walk Team Koopie.

Saturday, October 25, 2008
6:00 pm
Admission is Free, Donations are Welcome!

Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church
2801 South Jackson Street
Seattle, Washington

For additional information, please contact Kawanna Perine-O’Neil at kawanna777@yahoo.com. Donations from Singing for a Cure will benefit the Alliance for Lupus Research and ALR Seattle Walk with Us to Cure Lupus!

Click here to view photos from Singing for a Cure.

Follow Me to the Cure

Friday, October 3, 2008
8:00 pm, Doors Open
9:00 pm, Performance Begins

Hosted By Jason Negron
Music By The Untouchable DJ Drastic
Special Performance By Josh Zantus

Runway Nightclub
4 East 28th Street
New York City

Join TrendSettaz Entertainment, The BumSquad DJZ, The Coalition Network, LIV Live Entertainment, M-USA Entertainment and SoulFyne Entertainment for an intimate evening supporting the Alliance for Lupus Research (ALR) and the ALR’s New York City Walk with Us to Cure Lupus. 100% of event proceeds will benefit the ALR. For additional event information, click here. RSVP directly to followmetothecure@gmail.com.

ALR Lupus Awareness Day at the New York Jets

Sunday, September 28, 2008
"Jets" Meadowlands Stadium
East Rutherford, New Jersey
1:00 pm Kickoff v. Arizona Cardinals

On Sunday, September 28, 2008, the New York Jets, Atlantic Health Jets Women’s Organization, Burgdorff ERA and Davis Vision will join ALR staff and volunteers, as we “tackle” lupus at the third annual ALR Lupus Awareness Day. ALR Lupus Awareness Day is designed to increase awareness of lupus and raise funds for ALR-funded lupus research.

The ALR wishes to thank the New York Jets organization for their commitment to the ALR quest for a cure. To date, Jets events supporting the ALR have raised over $6-million for ALR-funded lupus research programs.

Click here to learn more about this year’s event!

For additional information, please contact Chelsea Kasai at 646.884.6096 or email, ckasai@lupusresearch.org.

New York Jets Kickoff Luncheon benefiting the New York Jets Foundation and Alliance for Lupus Research

Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Noon to 2:00 pm
New York City

Honoring
Joseph A. Trunfio, PhD
President and Chief Executive Officer
Atlantic Health

For additional information, please contact Chelsea Kasai at 646.884.6096 or email, ckasai@lupusresearch.org

SelectWave Tennis Open 2008

A portion of tournament proceeds will be donated to the ALR!

Saturday, August 9 through Saturday, August 16, 2008
Maywood Tennis Club
263 West Passaic Street
Maywood, New Jersey

Join top tier tennis pros from the greater New York tri-state area and over 500 fans during the 2008 USTA Sectional Championship. SelectWave Open is the largest tournament in the Eastern section of the USTA. A portion of tournament proceeds will be donated to the Alliance for Lupus Research.

For tournament information, please contact Greg Weksel at 917.589.1787 or email greg.weksel@SelectWave.com. Click here for the SelectWave Open website.

Second Annual Co-Ed Softball Tournament for Lupus

Benefiting the Alliance for Lupus Research

Saturday, June 21, 2008
Sunday, June 22, 2008 (playoffs)
Knapp Park
Houghton Lake, Michigan

For additional information, please contact volunteer coordinator Lindsay Kelly at
l kelly00@hotmail.com.

Click here to make a tribute gift to the ALR in honor of Lindsay Kelly and the Second Annual Co-Ed Softball Tournament for Lupus.

Alliance for Lupus Research
Collaborating for a Cure Reception

A special reception celebrating the acheivements of ALR funded researchers as they collaborate to prevent, treat and cure lupus -

Wednesday, May 14, 2008
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
New York City

For additional information, please contact Chelsea Kasai at 646.884.6096 or email, ckasai@lupusresearch.org.

To view photos from the ALR's Collaborating for a Cure Reception, click here.

Second Annual Dancing Towards a Cure for Lupus

Hampton University Dance-A-Thon

Thursday, March 27, 2008
Hampton University
Hampton, Virginia
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Special Guests
Javica Walker, Miss Hampton University
Susan Majette, Hampton Alumnus

Volunteer Coordinator
Stephanie Henderson
Greer Dawson Wilson Student Leadership Program
Chair, Community Service Committee
Hampton University

McNeese Cowboys in Action (M-CIA)

Valentines Bake Sale benefiting the Alliance for Lupus Research

Week of February 11, 2008
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, Louisiana

Volunteer Coordinator
Laura Williams
McNeese Cowboys in Action

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