EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) will unite dedicated lupus champions for the New Jersey Walk with Us to Cure Lupus event on Saturday, May 9, at a new and exciting location – the Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment/Meadowland Racetrack. Since its inception 23 years ago, the New Jersey Walk has raised more than $10 million for lupus research.
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