The Lupus Research Alliance, the world’s largest private funder of innovative
lupus research, is partnering with Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried for the
inaugural Slam Dunk Against Lupus (SDAL) event Saturday, Sept. 23, from 11 a.m.
– 3 p.m. MDT, at the University of Denver’s Magness Arena inside the Ritchie
Center.
Faried, whose mother suffers from lupus, will host the event with 100% of the
proceeds going directly to the Lupus Research Alliance to help fund scientific
discoveries to better treat, prevent and cure lupus. Lupus is a challenging
autoimmune disease in which the immune system mistakenly attacks instead of
protects the body’s own tissues and organs.
Ticket holders will join Faried, other professional athletes and celebrities for
an afternoon filled with sports, entertainment, prizes, philanthropy, and fun,
with 100% of proceeds going to Lupus research.
Events will include:
“The Lupus Research Alliance is thrilled to partner with Kenneth Faried and the
local community to bring this exciting event to Denver, a sports-centered city
that cares deeply about the health of its citizens, including the thousands with
lupus,” noted Kenneth M. Farber, Lupus Research Alliance CEO and President.
Lupus is a chronic, complex autoimmune disease affecting millions worldwide. In
lupus, the immune system, which is designed to protect against infection,
creates antibodies that attack the body’s own tissues and organs. Virtually any
part of the body can be affected including the kidneys, brain, heart, lungs,
blood, skin, or joints. More than 90% of the people who live with lupus are
women, and are diagnosed most often during the childbearing years between 15-45.
Lupus is a disease that discriminates; women of color are at particular risk.
The Lupus Research Alliance is transforming the lives of people affected with
lupus by financing the most innovative lupus research in the world. The
organization’s stringent peer review grant process fosters diverse scientific
talent who are driving discovery toward better diagnostics, improved treatments
and ultimately a cure for lupus. Because the Lupus Research Alliance’s Board of
Directors fund all administrative and fundraising costs, 100% of all donations
goes to support lupus research programs.
Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried and Lupus Research Alliance
An exciting family event filled with sports, pro-athletes, entertainment,
prizes, philanthropy, and fun, with 100% of proceeds going to lupus research
Saturday, Sept. 23 (11 a.m.-3 p.m. MDT)
Magness Arena at the University of Denver’s Ritchie Center 2250 E. Jewell Ave.
Denver, CO 80210
Premium Reserved: $35 Reserved seating for those wanting specific seats for the
event
General Admission: $25 Non-reserved seating tickets for those attending event
Students $20 Lower priced tickets for students, special groups, seniors and
military (children under the age of 10 receive free admission)
VIP: $125 Premium reserved seating with access to the VIP Lounge including food
and drink. Also included are opportunities to meet Faried/other professional
athletes and memorabilia
Player: Kenneth Faried
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