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Willie Geist and Alex Wagner co-host "Life Without Lupus Gala" in NYC

MSNBC's Willie Geist and Alex Wagner co-hosted the S.L.E. Lupus Foundation's "Life Without Lupus Gala 2011" last night at the Museum of Natural History in New York City.

1.5 million Americans suffer from Lupus and the black-tie gala raised more than $2 million to support Lupus research. Over 700 people attended the event this year, with notable guests including Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Former New York Governor Mario Cuomo. Grammy Award winning artist Carole King performed a medley of her hit songs, including "You've Got a Friend". This year's event celebrated the 41st anniversary of the S.L.E. Lupus Foundation. The evening included a dinner, charity auction, and awards ceremony.

Willie Geist is co-host of Morning Joe and host of Way Too Early With Willie Geist on MSNBC. Alex Wagner hosts MSNBC's newest daytime program NOW With Alex Wagner.

 

Watch Way Too Early With Willie Geist Weekdays at 5:30 AM ET . Followed by Morning Joe Weekdays from 6 - 9 AM ET on MSNBC

Watch NOW With Alex Wagner Weekdays at 12 PM ET on MSNBC

Follow Willie Geist on Twitter @WillieGeist and Alex Wagner on Twitter @AlexWagner