SUMMIT, N.J., June 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lupus Research Alliance (LRA), the world's largest private funder of lupus research, teamed up with Willie Colon, retired NFL Super Bowl Champion and current sports analyst with the NFL Network and FS1, to host the 12th Annual Willie Colon Golf Outing. The star-studded event has raised more than $3.28 million since its inception.
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