Hi Everyone!

I have made a new tradition of using my birthday to not only celebrate another fabulous year, but to take the opportunity to raise money that is close to my heart which is of course is the Lupus Alliance. I do not need another gift card, or sweater, or bracelet.. The best gift is the gift of hope that we can give others living with lupus. I have been very blessed that this past year I have been on the newest Lupus drug called Benlysta. It has been very successful and I am so grateful for my health and I am loving my life.

We have planned a birthday party for me, but this time the gifts are for you! There will be tons of amazing raffle prizes as well as gift bags for the first 60 attendees!

Come celebrate with beer, wine, soda, food, music and friends while we toast to another year despite Lupus!

All raffles are $50+ or $100+ value!!!

All proceeds will go to the Lupus Alliance of Long Island/ Queens and will help "kick off" Team Christine's Lupus walk fundraising. Every year our team tries to raise more money then the year before and we have been walking as a family for over 18 years.

Because I turned 35 on July 27th, we are celebrating a month late.. so come to my "un birthday" party! It is probably your "un-birthday" too!

Event starts at 7pm

Tickets are $35 when bought in advance. $40 at the door

If you wear purple to the event to show your support for lupus awareness, you will recieve a special raffle ticket.

This event is made possible with the help of many sponsors, generously donating food, music, beverages Gift Bag donations and raffle prizes. If you are interested in donating something or helping sponsor this event, please contact Christine Miserandino We have event sponsorships available and would LOVE to work with you!

Thank you to our event sponsor The Gallery at Bar Social (Thank you Rob!) *Please note that The Gallery Space is downstairs and has a seperate entrance.

Check out ButYouDontLookSick.com to learn more about Christine.

Music Sponsor: Thank you to Bobby Fayder from  Party Perfect NYC

Thank you to raffle prize sponsors: Billy and Pam from Avon Tastefully simple Stephanie from pure romance Pam from Hofstra University Andrew from Golf Galaxy of Westbury Rosesandteacups.com Rockaway theater company Lilli from Del Sol Salon Bellissimo salon in oakdale Some great items for raffle from anonymous donors: Coach bag Ice cream maker Crockpot Fondue set with plates Children's toys basket

 Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), or lupus, is a chronic, complex and serious autoimmune disease affecting more than 1.5 million Americans.  In lupus, the immune system, which is designed to protect against infection, creates antibodies that attack the body's own tissues and organs -- the kidneys, brain, heart, lungs, blood, skin, and joints.  Lupus is difficult to diagnose, difficult to treat, and a leading cause of premature cardiovascular disease, kidney disease and stroke among young women.