Our 25th Annual Lupus Charity Golf Classic is officially launched!
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Please join us to celebrate our 25th Anniversary Golf Event as a Corporate Sponsor or Golfer on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at Shenendoah Golf Course at Turning Stone Resort in Verona, New York to help us to raise funds for our programs.
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Registration and Lunch at 11:30am
Modified Shotgun Start at 1:00pm
Awards Reception and Dinner at 6:30pm
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Nkarta Therapeutics is our Event Sponsor and Dr. Donald Raddatz, Bassett Healthcare Retired Division Chief of Rheumatology is our Honorary Golf Classic Chairman.
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Tournament is limited to first 132 golfers paid in full. Early registration ends on July 14, 2025.
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​​2025 Event Poster
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2024 Was Another Record Breaking Lupus Charity Golf Classic
It was a perfect day to set a record at our 24th Annual Lupus Charity Golf Classic where 29 Teams enjoyed a great round of golf and the beautiful scenery of Shenandoah Golf Course at Turning Stone Resort in Verona, NY on August 15, 2024.
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A record breaking $201,000.00 in proceeds was raised with a net of $171,698.00 to fund our education, awareness, advocacy and research program services. Thank you to all of the golfers, sponsors, volunteers, and supporters who helped to make the event a tremendous success!
2024 Tournament Champions
Ladies - Team "The Butterflies" with a score of 69
Co-Ed - Team "Birdie Blues" with a score of 62
Mens - Team "Team Carol" with a score of 57
Congratulations to all flight champions!
2024 Contest Winners
Closest to the Pin (hole #14)
Ladies - Francesca Rose 11' 6"
Seniors - John Bradish 12 9"
Mens - Corey Whorral 10' 6"
Longest Drive (hole #8)
Ladies - Carol Gaston
Seniors - Joe LaPaglia, Jr.
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Mens - John Napoli
Congratulations to all contest winners!
We Gratefully Acknowledge our Contributors
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Kudos to our Board of Directors, our Golf Classic Chairman Donald Raddatz, MD, and our fantastic Volunteers, who all went the extra mile to make the day a success. We also recognize our incredible sponsors for the outstanding support we received from people with lupus, their loved ones, unions, healthcare professionals, and employers, patient advocacy organizations, and corporations.
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Thank you to the golfers for participating and being good sports by purchasing raffles and staying through our program. Kudos to the Turning Stone Sales, Catering and Golf Staff for helping us to host a premier event each year. Fundraising events like this cannot succeed without the collective efforts and tremendous heart of everyone involved.
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We are extremely grateful to all who joined with us in keeping our hope alive that we will advance research to develop better treatments and conquer lupus.
Mark your calendars for Thursday, August 14, 2025 for our 25th Annual Lupus Charity Golf Classic at Shenandoah Golf Course at Turning Stone Resort Casino.
Amgen Representatives receiving LADA's Golf Classic Event Sponsor Plaque from President & CEO Kathleen Arntsen at the 24th Annual Lupus Charity Golf Classic.
Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Representatives receiving LADA's Golf Classic Event Sponsor Plaque from President & CEO Kathleen Arntsen at the 24th Annual Lupus Charity Golf Classic.
Lupus Research Alliance receiving a $150,000 research funding donation from the Lupus and Allied Diseases Association at the 24th Annual Lupus Charity Golf Classic.
Masonic Medical Research Institute receiving a $200,000 research funding donation from the Lupus and Allied Diseases Association at the 24th Annual Lupus Charity Golf Classic.
LADA's Golf Classic Volunteers at the Shenendoah Clubhouse and Golf Course on August 15, 2024.