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CNN Anchor Soledad O'Brien served as Master of Ceremonies for Event to Increase National Attention and Resources for Lupus

Gala raised nearly $1.5 million for lupus research and education programs

WASHINGTON, May 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Grammy Award-winning performer Patti LaBelle entertained a crowd of 600 here at the annual Lupus Foundation of America Awards Gala last night with her signature passion and distinctive high-octave vocals. The awards gala raised nearly $1.5 million to support lupus research and education programs, which benefit the millions of people who suffer from lupus and the families who support them.

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CNN Anchor and Special Correspondent Soledad O'Brien served as the Master of Ceremonies for the Gala, which honored U.S. Senator Tom Harkin, (D-Iowa); Sheila C. Johnson, CEO of Salamander Hospitality, LLC; and Elliott Sigal, M.D., Ph.D., President of Research and Development, Executive Vice President, and Chief Scientific Officer of Bristol-Myers Squibb. The honorees were recognized for their efforts to bring national attention and resources to lup
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