Hi John,

As an important Outright supporter, we have an incredible opportunity for you!  For a very limited time, special promotional sponsorships, tables, and tickets, are on sale for Outright International's June 3, 2024 Celebration of Courage awards and gala.  Between now and August 31, 2023, you can benefit from special pricing – a 20% early bird discount.  John, we hope that you will take advantage of this unique promotional offer, as we very much want to welcome you to this incredible New York City event again next June.

Celebration of Courage is Outright’s annual awards and gala, and takes place from 6:00 to 10:30 pm ET.  It is an evening of inspiration and community in support of human rights for LGBTIQ people everywhere.  Celebration of Courage highlights Outright’s achievements and elevates and advances activists and our allies leading the charge to gain equal rights for LGBTIQ people in their countries and around the world.  To see what we have in store for you, check out our Celebration of Courage 2023 photos!

Program

Guests of Outright’s Celebration of Courage will join a Welcome Reception at beautiful venue where they will mingle and bid online via mobile device on items featured in the event’s Silent Auction.  An exciting Red Carpet will be in full swing.

Transitioning into the Dinner & Program sections of the evening, guests will enter the dining room.  Outright Board directors and staff will welcome guests to the dining hall.  During the Program, awards will be presented.  In the spirit of giving, during this time, guests will also be invited to participate in a Live Auction and Paddle Raise to raise critical support for Outright’s lifesaving work.  The evening will end with a Closing Reception.

Event Host Committee

Maria Sjödin NY, USA · Roxanna Carrillo NY, USA · Gigi Chao Hong Kong · Louise Chernin WA, USA · Martin Dunn NY, USA · Cynthia Alison Fortlage London, UK · John Heilman CA, USA · Jeff Holland London, UK · Fabrice Houdart NY, USA · Hosh Ibrahim London, UK · Micheal Ighodaro DC, USA · Lanaya Irvin NY, USA · Selam Kebrom DC, USA · Camille Massey NY, USA · Jeff Natter WA, USA · Pedro Pina London, UK · Jennifer C. Pizer CA, USA · Suzanne Rotondo PA, USA · Russell Roybal CA, USA · Suki Sandhu OBE London, UK · Aalap Shah NY, USA · Kathy Teo Singapore · Elliot Vaughn London, UK

Sponsors 

Table Captains

Auction Supporters

To contribute an item to Celebration of Courage Auctions, please click here.


John, Outright is deeply grateful to you for your support in 2023, and we look forward to welcoming you to Celebration of Courage next year!

Sincerely,

Elise Colomer-Cheadle
Director of Development
Outright International

P.S. Outright thanks our partner, waterdrop, for their donation of water canisters to all 2023 gala guests.  We hope you like the gift, and that you have also enjoyed reading the encouraging messages via the QR code.  We invite your feedback here!