Lupus LA's Cuisine For A Cause 2025 at Vibiana in Los Angeles! ✨

Watch the highlights from Lupus LA’s annual fundraiser, Cuisine For A Cause 2025 - a night filled with purpose, inspiration, and generosity to support those living with lupus.

Hosted by the incomparable Billy Harris, the evening brought together culinary excellence, entertainment, and heartfelt stories from the lupus community, including a moving tribute to the impact of Lupus LA’s Emergency Grant Program, which provides critical financial support to lupus patients in crisis.

This special event honored:

🎉 Michael & Jay Ireland: Recipients of the Ellis Community Leadership Award for their advocacy following Jay’s lupus diagnosis

🎭 Cedric The Entertainer: Honored with the Loop Award for using his platform to advance health equity and awareness

🩺 Dr. Wesley Mizutani: Awarded the Medical Visionary Award for his lifelong work improving lupus care and research

Guests experienced a culinary showcase by LA’s top chefs including Neal Fraser, Antonia Lofaso, Tal Ronnen, Bricia Lopez, Suzanne Goin & Caroline Styne - all in support of Lupus LA’s mission to improve the lives of those impacted by lupus through research, advocacy, and patient services.

Featuring appearances by:
• Lupus warriors & advocates like Toni Braxton and Donna Jordan
• Celebrity supporters like Michael B. Jordan
• Emergency Grant recipients
• Lupus LA Board & Medical Advisory Panel

🍽️ All proceeds go toward Lupus LA’s mission to fund patient programs, emergency grants, support groups, education, and life-saving research.

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