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Last night, in the heart of Beverly Hills at the luxurious Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel, more than 500 beautifully dressed women came to show their support for the 8th Annual Lupus LA Bag Ladies Luncheon. The event featured a silent auction of beautiful handbags donated by top designers and celebrities and a fashion show sponsored by Fendi! Guests of the event included Rachel Zoe and Toni Braxton, who were both awarded with the “Woman in Achievement” award, along with Ali Fedotowsky, Julie Benz, Shante Broadus, and Brittny Gastineau. Toni Braxton also announced, for the first time, that she is and has been living with lupus. During her awards speech, she shocked the crowd by announcing, “I have lupus…take a look, this is what lupus looks like.” Both ladies are so deserving of the award, congratulations!
Committed to the hope and demonstrated the promise of innovative science, Lupus LA partners with the Lupus Research Institute (LRI) to fund novel lupus research that will prevent, treat and cure the complex disease. With the power of Hollywood and the strength of its volunteer leadership, Lupus LA raises lupus awareness throughout the United States. Its fundraising events harness the might of the media and entertainment industries to spread the word about lupus and its symptoms and dangers, and the need for safe and effective new treatments and a cure. Further information about Lupus LA can be found at www.lupusla.org.
