The annual Race to Erase MS Gala took place on Friday, June 5, at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles. Over $1.8 million was raised this year toward the treatment and ultimate cure of multiple sclerosis. Hosted by Jesse Palmer, the incredible evening brought together performers, advocates, and a large room of supporters. This is one of LA’s most meaningful nights of the year.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 05: (L-R) Emma Slater and Alan Bersten perform onstage during the 33rd Annual Race To Erase MS Gala at Fairmont Century Plaza on June 05, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Race to Erase MS)
The night kicked off with ‘Dancing with the Stars’ pros Alan Bersten and Emma Slater delivering a showstopping performance. Afterwards, L’AGENCE took over with a beautiful fashion show. Many guests arrived already wearing the brand, including Nancy Davis, Ashley Benson, Jenna Dewan, Jaime King, and Kathy Hilton. Other notables present were Carmen Electra, Food God, Natalie Alyn Lind, Jane Seymour, Janel Parrish, Tia Carrere, Virginia Madsen, Stassi Schroeder, Val Chmerkovskiy, Diane Warren, Crystal Kung Minkoff, and amongst the many who all turned out to support the meaningful cause.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 05: Jonathan Cheban attends the 33rd Annual Race To Erase MS Gala at Fairmont Century Plaza on June 05, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Race to Erase MS)
The evening’s most moving moment came when Naomi Bulochnikov-Paul was presented with the organization’s prestigious Medal of Hope. Living with MS herself, Bulochnikov-Paul left the room inspired. “You can live in fear, or you can live in power…everyday, I choose the latter,” Bulochnikov-Paul said. She is the Disney Entertainment Television Communications EVP.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 05: (EDITOR’S NOTE: Image contains partial nudity.) Jessica Rich attends the 33rd Annual Race To Erase MS Gala at Fairmont Century Plaza on June 05, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Race to Erase MS)
7x Grammy nominated R&B artist Ty Dolla $ign kicked the night off with his hits. Then, Richie Sambora fired away with Bon Jovi classics “Livin’ on a Prayer” and “I’ll Be There for You.” Following him, Rachel Platten closed with her famous “Fight Song” and “Stand by You.” Lastly as tradition, the evening ended with a full ensemble performance of “Lean On Me.” Platten, Sambora, and David Osmond all lead the crowd in an inspiring moment that never gets old.
Since Nancy Davis founded Race to Erase MS in 1993, the organization has raised over $58 million. They have also helped bring more than 25 FDA-approved therapies to market. This year’s monetary support continues to fuel the Center Without Walls program. A nationwide collaboration of researchers from Harvard, Yale, UCLA, Johns Hopkins, Cedars-Sinai, and more, all working toward a cure.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 05: Natalie Alyn Lind attends the 33rd Annual Race To Erase MS Gala at Fairmont Century Plaza on June 05, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Race to Erase MS)
Presenting sponsors of the evening included Disney, Fairmont Century Plaza, L’AGENCE, and Associated Television International. Attendees at the gala enjoyed Premium Natural Mineral Water by S.Pellegrino, Premium Natural Spring Water by Acqua Panna, Peroni Nastro Azzurro Premium Italian Beer and 0.0% ABV, Ballard Canyon Estate Syrah Red Wine produced by RUSACK Vineyards, Solvang, CA and Two Sisters Courtney’s Vineyard Reserve Chardonnay by Lincourt Vineyards of Solvang, CA.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 05: Ty Dolla Sign performs onstage during the 33rd Annual Race To Erase MS Gala at Fairmont Century Plaza on June 05, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Race to Erase MS)
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