Event Title:
S.L.E. Lupus Foundation Hosts “Life Without Lupus Gala 2012: Turning Lupus Research Upside Down”
Event Description:
Aptly named “Turning Lupus Research Upside Down,” this year’s black tie “Life Without Lupus Gala 2012” celebrates the novel and innovative science that is turning the tables on lupus. Board member Fern Tessler and her husband Lenard will be honored for their outstanding leadership in advancing innovative lupus research! And while the November 19 Gala kicks off the holiday season, guests will be swaying to Gershwin’s classic ‘Summertime’ when five-time Tony award winner Audra McDonald takes the stage. A star of television, movies and the theatre, Audra was just recognized as 2012 Best Actress in a Musical for her starring role in Porgy and Bess. Honorary Chairman: Honorable Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Host: Willie Geist, Co-Host MSNBC Morning Joe
Honorary Chairman: Honorable Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Host: Willie Geist, Co-Host MSNBC Morning Joe
Over 600 guests are expected to enjoy a full program and sumptuous dinner served by Caterer Restaurant Associates, the official caterer for the Museum. A live auction will allow participants to support specific patient programs or a particular piece of cutting-edge research at many of the most renowned institutions in the world.
Time:
6:30pm-10:00pm
Location:
American Museum of Natural History, NYC
Central Park West at 79th Street
Honorary Gala Chair:
The Honorable Michael R. Bloomberg
Host
Willie Geist, Co-Host MSNBC Morning Joe
Our Favored Friend
Jessye Norman, Renowned opera singer
Medical Leadership Award
Henry Hess, Dr. rer.nat.
Director, Immunology & Pharmacology
Research, TA Rheumatology
EMD Serono, a subsidiary of Merck KGaA, Germany
Dinner Chairs:
Jennie & Richard DeScherer
Susan Golick & Alan Wasserman
Ronnie & Michael Kassan
Ronnie Englebardt Lautenberg
Senator Frank R. Lautenberg
Andrea & Jeff Lomasky
Linda & Seth Plattus
Beth & Alan Waldenberg
Carol & Michael Weisman
Location:
American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West at 79th Street, New York City
Ticket Prices:
Individual Tickets Start at: $1,200
Advertisements in event journal range from $500.00 to $5,500; Journal page at $2,500 and above include a commensurate number of Gala tickets
Table for 10 and Journal recognition at varying levels: Benefactor: $10,000; Pacesetter: $15,000; Advancement Society: $25,000; Leadership Society: $50,000; Founders Circle $100,000+
Event Agenda: Cocktails, Formal Program/Dinner, Auction, Entertainment
About S.L.E. Lupus Foundation:
The S.L.E. Lupus Foundation is the country’s preeminent organization delivering direct patient services, public education and novel research at a national level. Founded 40 years ago in New York City by lupus patients and their families as the first nonprofit to serve the lupus community, it remains the cornerstone of comprehensive care in all five boroughs in the continuous battle for a Life Without Lupus.
Monday November 19th, 2012 - 6:30pm • 10pm
at American Museum of Natural History - Central Park West at 79th Street