Lupus LA produces two major fundraisers per year and expansive patient outreach conferences.
Please read about upcoming and past events, and browse through all the glitz and glamour in the photo section!
The Orange Ball is Lupus LA's premier fundraising gala. Held each spring, this event has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars in support of the Lupus Research Institute. The celebrity-hosted night features a cocktail hour, formal dinner, live entertainment, and the glamorous attendees.
Past performers have included Wayne Newton and Howie Dorough of the Backstreet Boys, Wayne Brady, Paul Rodriquez and Bonnie McKee. Hosts, including Bo Derek, Ryan O'Neal, Kerr Smith and Bob Saget, have helped honor such individuals as Kathleen & Wayne Newton, Melissa Joan Hart, Kellie Martin and others. In addition to the "Loop Award" a special award is given each year in memory of John Wayne's son, Michael, who passed away from complications of lupus.
Autumn brings the Hollywood Bag Ladies Lupus Luncheon, a lively day that includes a silent auction of new, gently used and vintage handbags donated by celebrities and top designers, fashion show and a sumptuous feast.
The October 2007 event raised more than $550,000 dollars for Lupus Research. View the full event summary »
Past guests have included Sharon Stone, Julie Benz, Teraji Henson, Nicky Hilton, Melissa Joan Hart, Meredith Monroe, Sally Struthers, Marissa Jaret Winoker, and more.
Lupus LA is committed to providing comprehensive education and support programs by leading lupus experts for people with lupus, and their families and friends.
Lupus LA's 3rd Annual "Latest on Lupus" Patient Conference on June 9th was a resounding success, with nearly 100 people with lupus and their families and friends gathering for the event at Cedars Sinai Medical Center. More »
Free Lupus LA patient support groups meet monthly. More »
