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'Purple Passion' Wine Tasting held by Lupus Foundation of American CT Chapter
LFACT TO HOST FIRST-ANNUAL ‘PURPLE
PASSION’ WINE TASTING EVENT
Event will aim to raise lupus awareness across the
state of Connecticut
NORWALK,
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CT – The Lupus Foundation of America, Connecticut Chapter will be hosting its
first-annual ‘Purple Passion’ wine tasting event on Thursday, March 27 at the
Oak Hills Restaurant on the Green in Norwalk, Connecticut. The fundraising
event will run from 6:00-9:00 pm and will feature wine tasting, catered food,
music, and a silent auction all in the LFACT’s efforts to raise lupus awareness
across the state of Connecticut.
‘Purple Passion’ will be the
LFACT’s second event held in Fairfield County, following last November’s Walk to End Lupus Now held in Trumbull.
“We have been looking to increase our presence in Fairfield County to help
raise awareness for lupus in the area, and holding more events there has been
one of our top priorities,” said Corrianne Gagliardi, Director of Development
& Communications, “We are extremely excited for our ‘Purple Passion’ wine
tasting event, it will truly be a night not to miss!”
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Tickets for ‘Purple Passion’ are $100
for standard and $125 for VIP, which includes a special champagne toast and
buffet before the event starts. The deadline to register is March 13, and can
be completed online at purplepassion.kintera.org. For more
information, please visit lupusct.org.
About the Lupus
Foundation of America
The Lupus Foundation of America,
Connecticut Chapter was founded in 1973, and it is one of the founding chapters
of the national organization. The Lupus Foundation of America is the only
national force devoted to solving the mystery of lupus, one of the world’s
cruelest, most unpredictable and devastating diseases, while giving caring
support to those who suffer from its brutal impact. Through a comprehensive
program of research, education, and advocacy, we lead the fight to improve the
quality of life for all people affected by lupus. For more information about
lupus and our efforts to solve the cruel mystery, visitwww.lupusct.org.
Contact
Information: Corrianne
Gagliardi, Director of Development and Communications
Office:
(860) 269-6240
Email:
corrianne@lupusct.org
Website:
www.lupusct.org
