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NY Jets Kickoff Luncheon Raises Funds for LRA and Honors Kenneth Farber

September 7, 2022 The New York Jets 2022 football season kicked off last week with a spectacular luncheon that raised $740,000 for the Lupus Research Alliance and the New York Jets Foundation. The event also honored our former President and CEO Kenneth Farber for his years of commitment and progress in lupus research. Continuing as […] 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’s Month of Lift Up Lupus Ends on a High

June 1, 2021 As Lupus Awareness Month 2021 has come to a close, LRA President Ken Farber takes a look at the many ways we came together to Lift Up Lupus. Take pride in all the lupus community accomplished and hope in the tremendous progress underway. WATCH HERE As Ken touched on, here are some […] 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

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

2020 Willie Colon Golf Outing

Monday, September 21, 2020 – The Willie Colon Golf Outing benefiting the Lupus Research Alliance Jean Davis Research Grant looks to once again raise thousands of dollars in crucial funds for lupus research programs — while increasing awareness of the disease. Held at the Canoe Brook Country Club in Summit, NJ, the Outing is the […] Read More

Barstool Sports Radio Host & Retired New York Jets Willie Colon to Host Annual Willie Colon Charity Golf Outing

NEW YORK (May 6, 2019) — The Lupus Research Alliance is proud to partner with former New York Jets offensive lineman Willie Colon for the fifth annual Willie Colon Charity Golf Outing crafted by Tito’s Handmade Vodka. The event raises hundreds of thousands of dollars to support a lupus research grant named in honor of Mr. […] Read More

Willie Colon Tees-Off for Lupus at Golf Outing Benefit

Fore! The Third Annual Willie Colon Golf Outing benefiting the Lupus Research Alliance and the Jean Davis Research Grant raised thousands in crucial funds for lupus research programs — while increasing awareness of the disease. Held at the Somerset Hill Country Club in Bernardsville, NJ, the Outing is the premier golf event in the New […] Read More