In photos: 'USA Race to Erase MS Event'

By James Wray May 9, 2009, 7:51 GMT

Canadian singer Avril Lavigne arrives for the 16th annual Race to Erase MS event in Los Angeles, California, USA 08 May 2009. The Race to Erase MS kicks off Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month and raises millions of dollars to further research. EPA/PAUL BUCK

Australian actress Melissa George arrives for the 16th annual Race to Erase MS event in Los Angeles, California, USA 08 May 2009. The Race to Erase MS kicks off Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month and raises millions of dollars to further research. EPA/PAUL BUCK

US actress Kristin Cavallari arrives for the 16th annual Race to Erase MS event in Los Angeles, California, USA 08 May 2009. The Race to Erase MS kicks off Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month and raises millions of dollars to further research. EPA/PAUL BUCK

US singer Taylor Dayne arrives for the 16th annual Race to Erase MS event in Los Angeles, California, USA 08 May 2009. The Race to Erase MS kicks off Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month and raises millions of dollars to further research. EPA/PAUL BUCK

Cuban actress Daisy Fuentes arrives for the 16th annual Race to Erase MS event in Los Angeles, California, USA 08 May 2009. The Race to Erase MS kicks off Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month and raises millions of dollars to further research. EPA/PAUL BUCK

US actor Mario Lopez arrives for the 16th annual Race to Erase MS event in Los Angeles, California, USA 08 May 2009. The Race to Erase MS kicks off Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month and raises millions of dollars to further research. EPA/PAUL BUCK

US television personality Giuliana Rancic arrives for the 16th annual Race to Erase MS event in Los Angeles, California, USA 08 May 2009. The Race to Erase MS kicks off Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month and raises millions of dollars to further research. EPA/PAUL BUCK

US actor Jon Lovitz arrives for the 16th annual Race to Erase MS event in Los Angeles, California, USA 08 May 2009. The Race to Erase MS kicks off Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month and raises millions of dollars to further research. EPA/PAUL BUCK

US actress Amanda Bynes arrives for the 16th annual Race to Erase MS event in Los Angeles, California, USA 08 May 2009. The Race to Erase MS kicks off Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month and raises millions of dollars to further research. EPA/PAUL BUCK

US clothing designer Tommy Hilfiger arrives for the 16th annual Race to Erase MS event in Los Angeles, California, USA 08 May 2009. The Race to Erase MS kicks off Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month and raises millions of dollars to further research. EPA/PAUL BUCK

US actor Dustin Hoffman (R) and wife Lisa (L) arrive for the 16th annual Race to Erase MS event in Los Angeles, California, USA 08 May 2009. The Race to Erase MS kicks off Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month and raises millions of dollars to further research. EPA/PAUL BUCK

US television personality Kim Kardashian arrives for the 16th annual Race to Erase MS event in Los Angeles, California, USA 08 May 2009. The Race to Erase MS kicks off Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month and raises millions of dollars to further research. EPA/PAUL BUCK

US actor Robert Knepper arrives for the 16th annual Race to Erase MS event in Los Angeles, California, USA 08 May 2009. The Race to Erase MS kicks off Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month and raises millions of dollars to further research. EPA/PAUL BUCK