Over 170 people attended this fair to show their support. They were greeted by the gentle sounds of the South Bay Quartet. The Melville Marriott served a delicious buffet brunch which was followed by the awards ceremony and raffle prize drawing.

We would like to thank the following for their generous donations:

Fusco, Brandenstein & Rada, Judy & Peter Gold, Jen and Scott McElhiney, St. Andrew's Restaurant, Manhattan, Bruno's Restaurant, Manhattan, The Dining Room, Manhattan, Luteuce, Manhattan, River Bay, Williston Park, Danfords, Port Jefferson, Black Forest Brew Haus, Farmingdale, Melville Marriott, The Gift Basket, The Nook, Bellmore.

Thank you to Bill Moseley, Photographer from BBA Photography Corporation for taking such great pictures.

A Great big thank you goes to all those who attended the brunch especially our members. It was so nice to see some of you again and to meet others for the first time. We truly feel like a "lupus family" when our members show their support.

And last, but certainly not least. thank you to the Gala Brunch Committee. Your time and dedication is greatly appreciated. You did a wonderful job: Joan Eble, Sara Jane Fusco, Judy Gold, Carole Nussbaum, the Lupus Staff.