It will take a team effort to rack up the ultimate win – a cure for lupus.  

That’s why the Lupus Research Alliance is a proud, long-time beneficiary of the generosity of the New York Jets as they champion lupus research and breakthroughs on behalf of the millions impacted by the disease.  

This year, football season kicked off with incredible momentum between the Lupus Research Alliance and the New York Jets.  

Kicking Off  

On August 28, enthusiastic fans gathered in New York to meet the 2025 Jets team while also raising money for the Lupus Research Alliance and the New York Jets Foundation.  

Attendees were inspired by dynamic speakers, including Lupus Research Alliance and Jets owner Ambassador Robert Wood (Woody) Johnson IV, Lupus Research Alliance President and CEO Albert T. Roy, and Jets coaching staff and leadership.  

Congratulating the team on a stellar roster portending a bright upcoming season, Lupus Research Alliance President and CEO Albert Roy commented: “Much like the Jets, the Lupus Research Alliance intends to deliver in the coming year with a strategic and successful game plan and all the tenacity and talent it takes to triumph.”   

Thanks to the more than 500 attendees, the luncheon raised over $850,000 to benefit the Lupus Research Alliance and the New York Jets Foundation.

Starting Strong  

On September 14, the New York Jets hosted the Lupus Research Alliance for Lupus Awareness Day to a crowd of 80,000 fans at MetLife Stadium and millions watching at home.   

The New York Jets recognize Lupus Awareness Day every fall to bring attention to this challenging disease.  While bringing widespread attention to the disease on the Jumbotron, the game also dedicated its 50/50 raffle to the Lupus Research Alliance, raising more than $50,400 for lupus research. Honorary team captain for the Game Lupus Research Alliance Board member Julius Williams was introduced to the crowd.  The donation from the 50/50 Raffle was presented to the New York City Walk with Us to Cure Lupus Ambassador Stephanie Patti, who has lupus.  Other Lupus Research Alliance Walk with Us to Cure Lupus fundraising teams, partners, and staff were also recognized for their support in the fight against lupus. 

Together, the Lupus Research Alliance and the New York Jets are creating an unstoppable force that powers breakthroughs – bringing us closer to a world free of lupus!