California Dreaming ~ 11th Annual Purple Ribbon Awards Gala

During this event we honor the doctors, volunteers, advocates, and lupus patients who strengthen the fabric of care across our state every single day. The event centers on patients' journeys to help raise awareness and resources for our free bilingual (English/Spanish) patient Education and Support Programs. These free programs include virtual lupus health conferences with trusted clinical experts, virtual and in-person monthly support groups that protect mental health and allow lupus patients a safe place to talk about their issues, and one-to-one navigation with our Lupus Health Navigator, so that patients can stay informed, empowered, and connected to care.

Don't miss this inspiring event.

Early Bird pricing is only available until Jan 31st! Your ticket price includes Champagne welcome, passed hors d'oeuvres, dinner plus wine and beer. The evening will also include a Silent and Live Auction and plenty of time to mingle with lupus patients and other supporters. Funds raised at this event help support our free Education and Support programs which are offered to lupus patients and their caregivers throughout all of California.

LOCATION:

Scott's Ballroom @ The Rotary Summit Center

88 S Fourth St 7th Floor San Jose, CA 95112

PARKING:

Paid Parking is available in the same location- be sure to use the North Tower Elevator (Rotary Summit Room). The Scott's Ballroom is located on the 7th Floor.

DRESS CODE:

Cocktail Attire

EMCEE

Gabriela Lopes Chavez, Executive Director of Latina Coalition of Silicon Valley

Want to pay by check?

Please make your check out to California Lupus Foundation

Mail to: CLF, 4699 Murphy Canyon Rd, Suite 206 San Diego, CA 92123

Catering by Scott's Seafood

PURPLE RIBBON HONOREES

2026 Face of Lupus, Emmitt Henderson III

Each year we choose a lupus patient to honor at our Purple Ribbon Awards Gala. This year to honor our merger with Lupus SoCal to become the California Lupus Foundation, we are excited to introduce you to Emmitt, a lupus warrior from San Diego, who continues to fight his lupus while still advocating and supporting lupus patients. Emmitt will share his lupus journey and how the he also to help lupus patients.