Celebs Fighting Lupus

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You can support the Celebrities below by watching their shows, buying their albums, and writing to them to let them know how important Lupus awareness is.

 Eduardo Xol - ABC's Extreme Home Makeover landscaper Eduardo's sister has Lupus.  He designed a garden for her with Lupus in mind. more...

  Walt "Baby Love" - Christian Radio star started the Walt and Sonia Love Lupus and Cancer Research Foundation.  more...

  Snoop Doggy Dog and wife Shante Broadus - heir daughter Cori has Lupus and they work to raise Lupus awareness.  Shante is on the board of LupusLA.  more...

Chris Wilcox - NBA player for the Detroit Pistons, Chris lost 2 aunts to Lupus and his sister currently fights Lupus.  Chris holds an annual golf tournament in Myrtle Beach to benefit Lupus.  more...

 Wil Wheaton & John Scalzi - Star Trek star Wil Wheaton and author John Scalzi have teamed up to hold a fan-fiction contest to benefit the Lupus Alliance of America. more...

 Bobby Hatfield - Former Righteous Brother's sister died of Lupus and he holds annual golf classic for Lupus. more...

 Jordan Babineaux - Seattle Seahawks defensive back emceed 2010 Seattle Walk with Us to Cure Lupus. more...

 Joanna Gleason - This Broadway star of "Love, Loss, & What I Wore" performed at the 2010 New York Bag Ladies Luncheon. more...

 Lauren Groff - This author is on the honorary committee for the 2010 New York Bag Ladies Luncheon. more...

 Jessye Norman - This four time Grammy Award winning opera singer is on the honorary committee for the 2009 & 2010 New York Bag Ladies Luncheon. more..., more...

Mariah Carey, Lady Gaga, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Julianna Margulies, stars from Desperate Housewives, and How I Met Your Mother, Gucci, Chanel, Valentino, Prado, and other top designers, all donated handbags to the 2010 New York Bag Ladies Luncheon. more...

 Meredith Vieira - The co-host of NBC's "Today Show" honored at the 2009 S.L.E. Lupus Foundation “Woman of Achievement” Award. more...  Also on the honorary committee for the 2010 New York Bag Ladies Luncheon. more...

 Andrea Jung - CEO and Chairman of the Board of Avon, Ms. Jung was on the honorary committee for the 2009 & 2010 New York Bag Ladies Luncheon. more..., more...

 Jill Zarin - "Real Housewives" star hosted the 2010 NY Bag Ladies Luncheon. more...

 George Lopez - Comedian and TV star hosted the 2010 Lupus LA Orange Ball. more...

 Glenn Frey - Eagles band member honored at the 2010 Lupus LA Orange Ball. more...

 Soledad O'Brien - CNN anchor and special correspondent hosted the 2009 & 2010 LFA Butterfly Galas. more..., more...

 Ted Turner - TV network mogul and business man honored at the 2010 LFA Butterfly Gala. more...

 Kelly Osbourne, Carrie Ann Inaba, Lil' Kim, Khloe Kardashian, Kim Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian, Karina Smirnoff, Aaron Carter, Kathy Griffin, Tom Berensen, Sharon Lawrence, Cheryl Burke, Derek Hough, Joanne Krupinski, and Samantha Harris - These celebs all signed glasses for the 2010 Shady Ladies® Luncheon and Auction of Celebrity Sunglasses. more...

 Melissa Joan Hart - Actress best known for her role as "Sabrina the Teenage Witch", she attends Lupus LA's Hollywood Bag Ladies Luncheon every year.  She was an honoree at the 2009 Bag Ladies Luncheon, and in 2010 she signed glasses for the 2010 Shady Ladies® Luncheon and Auction of Celebrity Sunglasses. more...,  more...

 Bruce Springsteen - Rock superstar Bruce Springsteen donated a package to the 2010 Shady Ladies® Luncheon and Auction of Celebrity Sunglasses. more...

 Mark Badgley, James Mischka - These fashion designers were honorary chairs for the 2009 & 2010 Shady Ladies® Luncheon and Auction of Celebrity Sunglasses. more...

 Joanna Krupa - Supermodel and "Dancing With The Stars" alum, Joanna Krupa hosted Lupus LA's Celebrity Poker Event.  more...

 James Kyson Lee - "Ando Masahashi" on NBC's "Heroes" participated in Lupus LA's Celebrity Poker Event.  more...

 Stephen Colletti - Actor best known as "Chase Adams" from "One Tree Hill", and himself on "Laguna Beach" participated in Lupus LA's Celebrity Poker Event.  more...

 Tiffany Michelle - This professional poker player was a contestant on "The Amazing Race" and participated in Lupus LA's Celebrity poker tournament for Lupus more...

 Paul Johansson - Actor best known as "Dan Scott" on "One Tree Hill" participated in Lupus LA's Celebrity poker tournament for Lupus more...

 Gilles Marini - Actor best known from "Sex and the City The Movie" and "Dancing With The Stars" participated in Lupus LA's Celebrity poker tournament for Lupus more...

 Greg Grunberg - This actor from "Heroes", "Alias", and "Felicity" participated in Lupus LA's Celebrity poker tournament for Lupus more...

 Parminder Nagra - "E.R.'s" "Dr. Neela Rasgotra" participated in Lupus LA's Celebrity poker tournament for Lupus more...

 Ryan Cabrera - This pop star participated in Lupus LA's Celebrity poker tournament for Lupus more...

 Jesse Metcalfe - Actor from "Desperate Housewives", "Passions" and other roles participated in Lupus LA's Celebrity poker tournament for Lupus more...

 Scott Grimes - Television and film actor most notably of "E.R." participated in Lupus LA's Celebrity poker tournament for Lupus more...

 DJ D-Wrek - MTV's "Wild and Out" DJ performed at Lupus LA's Celebrity poker tournament for Lupus more...

 Julian Lennon - Singer/Songwriter Julian Lennon is also the son of Legendary Beatle John Lennon.  After his childhood friend Lucy Vodden died of Lupus he released a single, "Lucy" to benefit the LFA more...

 Brian Stokes Mitchell - This Broadway Musical Singer performed at the 2009 Life without Lupus Gala. more...

 Julia Roberts - Superstar actress Julia Roberts donated handbags to the 2009 Hollywood Bag Ladies Fundraiser. more...

 Debra McGrath - Canadian Actress currently stars on CBC’s "Little Mosque on the Prairie" and was a founding member of the comedy troupe Women Fully Clothed.  She is helped Lupus Canada promote the Walk a Block events. more...

 Colin Mochrie - Canadian Actor/Comedian is best know for his work on "Who's Line is it Anyway?" and is currently touring with comedic partner Brad Sherwood in the Evening with Colin & Brad tour.  He is helped Lupus Canada promote the Walk a Block events. more...

 Patrick McKenna - Canadian Actor Patrick McKenna is best known for playing "Harold Green" on the television series "The Red Green Show" and "Marty Stephens" on "Traders".  He is helped Lupus Canada promote the Walk a Block events. more...

 David Foster - This legendary music producer and song writer presented at Lupus LA's 2009 Orange Ball.  more...

 Drew Barrymore - This film actress presented at Lupus LA's 2009 Orange Ball.  more...

 Willie Colon - Super Bowl champion, Pittsburg Steelers, Offensive Tackle, Willie Colon is the Honorary Chairman for the Lupus Pennsylvania Lupus Loop Walk.  more...

 Toni Braxton - Grammy award winning singer performed at the 2009 Lupus LA Orange Ball.  more...

 Justin Chon - As one of the stars of the movie "Twilight", this actor spoke on ET about the importance of the cause.  more...

 Eva La Rue - The host of the 2009 Lupus LA Orange Ball was this actress from "C.S.I. Miami", her publicist, Anthony Turk, suffers from Lupus.  more...

 Sicily Yoder - Travel and cooking show host, Sicily Yoder supports the cause because her grandmother died of Lupus.  more...

 Michelle Snow - This WNBA player for he Atlanta Dream is a long term LFA supporter.  Her mother died of Lupus.  more...

 Eddie Kennison - The wife of this former Kansas City Chief was diagnosed with Lupus.  The couple founded Quick Start - The Eddie Kennison Foundation to support Lupus awareness, research and more.  more...

 Chris Young - This country music star performed at the Stars of Hope Event. more...

 Brennin Hunt - This upcoming singer/songwriter performed at the Stars of Hope Event. more...

 Brent Keith - Former American Idol contestant, Brent Keith performed at the Stars of Hope Event. more...

 Chris Caminiti - This singer/songwriter performed at the Stars of Hope Event. more...

 Kristen McNamara - Former "American Idol" contestant, Kristen performed at the Stars of Hope Event. more...

 Anne-Marie Boscovich - Former "American Idol" contestant, Anne-Marie performed at the Stars of Hope Event. more...

 Sanjay Gupta M.D. - CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Sanjay Gupta M.D. honored at the 2009 Butterfly Gala. more...

 Mary Wilson - This singer, from the Supremes entertained at the 2009 Butterfly Gala. more...

 Brad Coleman - NASCAR driver Brad Coleman featured the S.L.E. Lupus Foundation on his car. more...

 Billie Jean King - Tennis legend Billie Jean King is on the honorary committee for the 2009 New York Bag Ladies Luncheon. more...

 President Bill Clinton - The former president  of the United States recorded a video message to the Alliance for Lupus Research (ALR). more...

 Mayor Michael Bloomberg - Michael Bloomberg is the Mayor of New York City. He is a supporter of the S.L.E. Lupus Foundation and has attended several of their events. 

 Kelli O'Hara - This three time Tony nominated actress, singer and songwriter performed at the 2008 S.L.E. Lupus Foundation's Life without Lupus Gala.  She is on the honorary committee for the 2009 New York Bag Ladies Luncheon. more...

 Rachael Blanchard - Actress who has starred in films such as Snakes on a Plane and Without a Paddle and T.V. shows such as 7th Heaven and Clueless, Rachael's mother has Lupus and she has worked with Lupus Canada and other Lupus orgs. 

 Sheldon Brown - #24 Philadelphia Eagles cornerback, his grandfather died of Lupus and his father is currently living with Lupus.  Sheldon is always willing to help the SE Pennsylvania chapter of the LFA including selling a t-shirt with his  name to benefit them.  more...

 Patti Labelle - Grammy Award winning singer wowed the crowd at the 5th annual LFA Awards Gala. 

 Randall Winston - The producer of "Scrubs" and "Spin City", Randall donated a kidney to his sister when Lupus ravaged hers.  more...

 Bruno Tonioli - Dancer and "Dancing with the Stars" judge, Bruno co-hosted the 2008 Orange Ball for Lupus LA.  more...

 Dakota Fanning - Actress best known for her roles in "War of the Worlds", "I am Sam" and many more, Dakota helped present the "Loop Award" at Lupus LA's 2008 Orange Ball.  more...

 Gerard Butler - Actor best known for his roles in "300" and "P.S. I Love You", he  helped present the "Loop Award" at Lupus LA's 2008 Orange Ball.  more...

 Richard Donner - He is the Director of hits like "Superman I & II", "The Omen", "The Goonies", and many more.  His wife has Lupus (see above), they received the "Loop Award" at Lupus LA's 2008 Orange Ball.  more...

 Mischa Barton - Young Hollywood Starlet who played Marissa Cooper in "The O.C.", Mischa served as an event chair member and donated to Lupus LA's Hollywood Bag Ladies Fundraiser 2007. more...

 Vanna White - "Letter Turner" on the "Wheel of Fortune", she walked the runway with a Fendi bag for Lupus LA's 2007 Hollywood Bag Ladies Fundraiser and she attends the luncheon every year.  more...

 Kathy Hilton - Reality star and mother of Paris Hilton, Kathy attends Lupus LA's Hollywood Bag Ladies Fundraiser every year.  more...

 Marla Maples Trump - Reality star and ex-wife of Donald Trump, she attends Lupus LA's Hollywood Bag Ladies Fundraiser every year.  more...

 Courtney Cox Arquette - Actress, best known for role as "Monica" on "Friends", she donates handbags to Lupus LA's Hollywood Bag Ladies Fundraiser.  more...

 Jennifer Aniston - Actress, best known for role as "Rachel" on "Friends", she donates handbags to Lupus LA's Hollywood Bag Ladies Fundraiser.  more...

 Hillary Swank - Two time Oscar winning Actress, best known for roles in "Boys Don't Cry", and "Million Dollar Baby", she donates handbags to Lupus LA's Hollywood Bag Ladies Fundraiser every year.  more...

 Charlize Theron - Oscar winning Actress, best known for roles in "North Country", "Monster", "The Devil's Advocate" and more, she donates handbags to Lupus LA's Hollywood Bag Ladies Fundraiser every year.  more...

 Sarah Chalke - Actress best known for her roles as "Dr. Elliot Reid" on "Scrubs" and as "Becky" on "Rosanne", she starred in a PSA for the Lupus Foundation of America in 2008.  more...

 Donald Faison - Actor best known for role as "Dr. Christopher Turk" on "Scrubs", he starred in a PSA for the Lupus Foundation of America  in 2008.  more...

 Hoda Kotb - From NBC's "Today Show" and "Dateline NBC", Hoda is the mistress of Ceremonies for the 2007 Life without Lupus Gala.  more...

 Patti Lupone - This Tony Award Winning star of Broadway and Television is giving a special performance for the 2007 Life without Lupus Gala.  more...

 Kerri Strug - Olympic gold medal gymnast, Kerri helped launch the purple wristbands in 2004.  She also supports the LFA in other ways.  more...

 Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith - Married film actors, through their foundation this power couple has done a lot to help raise awareness and money for Lupus research.  Jada's aunt Karen Evans nearly died from complications of Lupus.  more...

 Tomiko Fraser - Has worked with the Will and Jada Smith Foundation as well as the Lupus Foundation of America directly, including being in a PSA in 2008.  She is in her unprecedented 8th year as the face of Maybeline©.  Tomiko's sister suffers from Lupus.  more...

 Malcolm Jamal Warner - Actor best know for his role on the "Cosby Show", he has worked with the Will and Jada Smith Foundation to help raise Lupus Awareness and money for Lupus research.  more...

 Daniel Radcliffe - Actor best know for his role as "Harry Potter", autographed the “Green Room Book” which raised over $34,000 (£18,000) at an auction to benefit the Lupus Foundation of America.  more...

  Paula Abdul - The Pop Star and former "American Idol" judge auctioned off her front row house seats for the 2007 American Idol Finale to benefit Lupus L.A.  She also presented the founder's Award at Lupus LA's 2008 Orange Ball.  more...

 Michael Douglas - Actor best know for his roles in "Basic Instinct", "War of the Roses" and many, many more, has help raised a lot of money for Lupus as well as did a video for the Alliance for Lupus Research.  more...

 Kellie Martin - Actress of TV and film, her sister died of Lupus at age 19.  Kellie is now the national spokesperson for the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association.  more...

 Howie Dorough - Member of the Backstreet boys, Howie tragically lost his sister Caroline to Lupus and now fights Lupus via the Dorough Lupus Foundation.  more...

 Sharon Stone - An actress best known for her roles in "Basic Instinct", "Casino" and much more, has a sister Kelly who was diagnosed with SLE.  Sharon helps raise large amounts of money for Lupus.  more...

Celebrities With Lupus

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