The Butterfly Gala is a celebration of hope honoring outstanding individuals who have been champions for those living with lupus and their loved ones. The Butterfly Gala raises the profile of lupus, generates critically important LFA program funding and encourages greater public and private investments in life-saving research, education, advocacy and support services for those touched by this disease.

In years past, the LFA has had the privilege of honoring the late Senator Ted Kennedy, Saks Fifth Avenue Chairman and CEO Steve Sadove, Today Show Co-host Natalie Morales, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, Lisa Price, founder of Carol’s Daughter, Ted Turner, Sheila C. Johnson, co-founder of Black Entertainment Television (BET) and owner of the Washington Mystics, and other leading national corporations, foundations, and individuals. Guests have enjoyed the talents of Julian Lennon, Jennifer Hudson, Oleta Adams, Patti LaBelle, Robin Thicke, and other entertainers.

The LFA will celebrate its ninth annual national awards dinner in Washington, DC this May and will host its third annual New York City awards dinner this fall. Click below to learn more.

For additional information and sponsorship opportunities, please call (202) 349-1171 or email, gala@lupus.org.