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2025 Lupus Research Alliance Gala Raises Millions to Bring New Treatments and a Cure

The Lupus Research Alliance, the largest private funder of lupus research, hosted its annual Breaking Through Gala – raising over $2.8 million to help free the world of lupus. The event was co-hosted by CBS News New York’s Award-Winning Journalist Natalie Duddridge and Meteorologist Tony Sadiku, and Maxwell, the iHeartMedia, Inc. Afternoon Host on 103-5 […] Read More

2024 Lupus Research Alliance Gala Raises Millions to Improve Lives of People with Lupus

The 2024 Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) Breaking Through Gala raised nearly $3 million for lupus research, bringing the hope for a world free of lupus closer with every dollar. Emceed by two-time Emmy Award-Winning host and bestselling author Tamron Hall, the evening included a commanding performance by GRAMMY® nominated genre-blending singer/songwriter and activist Halsey. In […] Read More

Lupus Research Alliance Breaking Through Gala Raises Millions for Transformative Lupus Research

NEW YORK, NY. November 22, 2022 – Last night’s Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) Breaking Through Gala at Manhattan’s historic Ziegfeld Ballroom was both inspiring and successful, raising more than $4 million for lupus research. More than 600 people turned out to recognize 2022 Gala honoree Leslie D. Hale, President & Chief Executive Officer at RLJ […] Read More

Lupus Research Alliance Breaking Through Gala Sets New Record, Raising $7.5 Million for Lupus Research

New York, NY. November 23, 2021 – Last night’s Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) Breaking Through Gala was the most successful in the history of the organization raising $7.5 million – double that of any previous year — for lupus research. The hundreds attending the hybrid festivities in-person at the Ziegfeld Ballroom and online were inspired by […] Read More

LRA Hosts Star-Studded 2020 Virtual Fundraising Event with Selena Gomez and Lady Gaga

November 19, 2020 Lady Gaga and Selena Gomez Invite Global Lupus Community New York, NY. November 19 – The Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) is taking the show on-line this year with a preeminent virtual Fundraising Event celebrating extraordinary scientific achievements. Performances will include a special tribute by the one-and-only Lady Gaga and a solo by Broadway […] Read More

Lupus Research Alliance Sets Bold New Strategic Plan for Research to Accelerate Innovative Research and Treatment Breakthroughs

Updated July 15, 2021 The Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) today announced a bold Strategic Plan for Research (Strategic Plan) that identifies core issues and sets new priorities to transform lupus research, accelerate breakthrough treatments and ultimately, find a cure through the power of precision medicine. The Strategic Plan is informed by years of funded research […] Read More

Lupus Research Alliance 2019 Breaking Through Gala Raises $3 Million for Lupus Research

November 26, 2019 – New York, NY – The Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) 2019 Breaking Through Gala gathered more than 600 members of the global lupus community last night to raise $3 million, all of which goes directly to lupus research. The theme, Breaking Through, celebrates the many research discoveries that LRA makes possible to […] Read More

Lupus Research Alliance 2018 Breaking Through Gala Breaks Record — Raises $3.5 Million for Lupus Research

The Lupus Research Alliance 2018 Breaking Through Gala honored Board member William J. Wolfe, Chairman and CEO of First Washington Realty, Inc. for his instrumental role in uniting the lupus community to an unparalleled global research enterprise. With the generous support of 650 attendees, the evening raised over $3.5 million specifically for lupus research. Mr. […] Read More