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LRA Mourns Loss of Co-Founder and Board Co-Chair Richard K. DeScherer – NYT Obituary

March 23, 2024 The Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) mourns the loss of Richard K. DeScherer, the LRA’s Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Board of Directors and Director Emeritus of Bloomberg L.P. The LRA extends our deepest condolences to his wife Jennie DeScherer along with their children — Kate DeSantis, Christopher DeScherer and his wife Amanda […] Read More

LRA’s Lupus Research 2020 Virtual Fundraising Event Raises $3.1 Million for Science

Global Lupus Community Rallied by Lady Gaga, Selena Gomez, Norm Lewis and a Host of Inspiring Lupus Advocates New York, NY. November 24, 2020 – The Lupus Research Alliance (LRA)’s 2020 Virtual Fundraising Event surpassed its goal last night, raising $3.1 million for lupus research programs. Led by inspiring words from Lady Gaga and Selena Gomez […] 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

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

LRA Mourns Loss of Dear Friend Tony Bennett

July 25, 2023 The Lupus Research Alliance extends heartfelt condolences to the wife, Susan, and children of our former honorary Board member and legendary artist, singer, and philanthropist Tony Bennett. Tony was an active supporter for our legacy organization, the SLE Lupus Foundation, as a friend of its founder Susan Golick, a pioneer in lupus […] 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