Hand back! Rashida Jones More celebrities are expected to gather at the Lupus LA Cuisine For A Cause Spring Dinner at Vibiana in Los Angeles, California on Saturday, May 19th.
More than 300 people will join the actress and Susan Bazarsky, executive director of Lupus LAat the inaugural event to support Lupus LA and raise awareness for Lupus Awareness Month in May.
“It is a unique opportunity for our supporters to experience a world-class culinary event while contributing to a vital cause. The commitment and generosity of our community during this event energizes our efforts and makes our much-needed work possible. There are over 60,000 lupus patients. “There are a lot of patients in Los Angeles alone, and far too many don’t have access to the care and resources they need,” Bazarsky tells ET.
Attendees are in for a culinary adventure as they enjoy modern American cuisine from Neal Fraser of Redbird, locally sourced ingredients from Chris Bianco’s Pizzeria Bianco, Korean-American dishes from Katianna and John Hong of YANGBAN, Indian dishes from Nakul Mahendro of Badmaash, and seasonal farm-to-table Mediterranean bites from Momed by Vartan Abgaryan.
Sherry Yard, founder of Bakery By The Yard and three-time James Beard Award winner, will also be on hand to provide desserts and sweet treats.
Guests will be treated to music by Haute Disco, a live auction, and more surprises as they learn how the nonprofit healthcare organization provides support, service, and hope to all those affected by lupus through funded medical research, patient services, education, and global advocacy -Initiatives.
“Our dedicated programs are designed to provide both immediate and long-term support and education, making a tangible difference in the lives of lupus patients around the world. “We provide virtual education and programs that reach millions of people around the world, ensuring patients have access to the latest information and understand the resources available to them, regardless of their location,” says Bazarsky.
To date, Lupus LA has raised over $13,000,000 for this cause and has provided virtual education and programming to over 4.2 million lupus patients. Lupus LA has gained the support of A-listers like Michael B Jordan, Jamie Foxx, Sharon Stone, Paula Abdul, Nick Cannon, Melissa Joan Hart, Tony BraxtonAnd seal.
“The Lupus LA Celebrity Ambassador Program has raised global awareness of lupus. … Your support provides an important platform and opportunity to save lives. …Their commitment is often personal and stems from connections with someone suffering from the disease or “Their support not only inspires their fans, but also brings hope to the lupus community,” Bazarsky notes.
To purchase tickets for the upcoming event, please visit http://pp.events/cuisineforacause.
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