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28TH ANNUAL RACE TO ERASE MS GALA, LA

  • Rose Bowl Stadium 1001 Rose Bowl Drive Pasadena, CA, 91103 United States (map)
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Deets: Race To Erase MS will celebrate its 28th annual gala this year with a drive-in event at the iconic Rose Bowl Stadium on Friday, June 4th, 2021, kicking off at 6:30pm. This year guests will be treated to an outdoor celebration, safely socially distanced, headlined by the legendary Earth, Wind & Fire. Their first performance in over a year!!

The renowned band will rock the bowl with a full set and help raise funds and awareness for multiple sclerosis, this life-altering autoimmune disease.  The landmark event will also boast a Spring/Summer 2021 runway show from Hollywood-favorite fashion brand alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet.

The legendary event features incredible live entertainment with past performers and attendees such as Andy Grammer, Elton John, Flo Rida, Aloe Blacc, the Eagles, Steven Tyler, No Doubt, Chicago, Sheryl Crow, Stevie Nicks, Avril Lavigne, Paris Hilton, Nicky Hilton, Delilah Belle, Lisa Rinna, Harry Hamlin, Larsen Thompson, Lucy Hale, Victoria Justice, Ne-Yo, KISS, Peter Facinelli, Neil Patrick Harris, Robin Roberts, Selma Blair, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Johnny Galecki, Derek Hough, Rod Stewart, Sharon Osbourne, Ryan Seacrest, Howie Mandel and Randy Jackson. 

Funding research is the core focus of the Race To Erase MS Foundation, and all funds raised support our Center Without Walls program, a selected network of the nation’s top MS research centers. This nationwide collaboration of physicians and scientists are on the cutting-edge of innovative research programs, working as a team on therapeutic approaches to eradicate MS.

Safety for guests, talent, crew and staff is of the utmost importance. The venue and production company are following the strictest guidelines implemented by all local and state health standards and safety regulations.

The Race to Erase MS is honored by the gracious design contribution of Shepard Fairey and Studio Number One for their design that has been incorporated into the invite concept. Inspired by his wife Amanda, who suffers from MS, Shepard Fairey’s exclusive design is meant to give hope that soon there will be a cure! The invitation concept for the June 4th event was created by Ali Ambrosi Creative and integrated Shepard Fairey / Studio Number One’s design.

About Race to Erase MS 
Race to Erase MS was founded in 1993 by Nancy Davis and is dedicated to the treatment and ultimate cure of multiple sclerosis. Race to Erase MS is dedicated to the treatment and ultimate cure for MS.  Funding research is the core focus of the foundation and significant strides have been made to find the cause and cure of this debilitating disease. At the event’s inception 27 years ago, the absence of medications and therapies encouraged its involvement; the Race has been instrumental in funding pilot studies that have contributed to drugs now on the market and other very important therapies that are improving the lives of people suffering from MS. 

All funds raised support the Center Without Walls program, a unique collaboration of the world’s leading MS research scientists currently representing Harvard, Yale, Cedars Sinai, University of Southern California, Oregon Health Science University, UC San Francisco, Johns Hopkins, and UCLA. This nationwide collaboration of physicians, scientists and clinicians are on the cutting-edge of innovative research and therapeutic approaches to treat MS.  It is the hope of the Race to Erase MS that in addition to combating MS through research in a clinical environment, awareness will be created by educating the public about this mysterious disease.  Since its founding, Race to Erase MS has raised over $50 Million.

Spotted: Earth, Wind, and Fire, Lance Bass, Mario Lopez, RHBH, and more!

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