On April 21, 1,100 lesbians and bisexual women, transgender people, friends, supporters and volunteers filled the Boston Marriott Copley Place for the 27th Fenway Health Dinner Party. It was truly a night to remember as friends old and new came together to support LGBT health care, celebrate our vibrant community, and have a fabulous time in the heart of the city.
The hilarious Gina Yashere brought her comedic talents as the evening’s MC. Fenway Health Interim CEO Darlene Stromstad spoke of the great work happening to move Fenway forward, and Boston Mayor Marty Walsh gave an impassioned call to protect the health of women and the LGBT community during unsure political times. Our 2018 Dr. Susan M. Love Award recipient Diana Nyad, a renowned athlete and motivational speaker, inspired all with her strength and wit.
And a very special thanks goes out to our Event Co-Chairs Katelyn Dolan, Theresa Murray, and Amanda Preston-Sicari, whose hard work made the night possible.
We’d also like to extend a sincere thank you to all of our Dinner Party Table Captains and Event Team members, our corporate sponsors, Diana Nyad, Gina Yashere, Signature, Mayor Walsh, and everyone who attended the 2018 Dinner Party for helping to make the evening so special and successful! We’d also like to thank our Art Advisory Committee for curating the art collection for this year’s silent auction. With your help, we raised $560,144 in cash and pledges – including the highest Dinner Party Challenge total ever – to support the life-saving services and programs of Fenway Health.
Thank you all for a fabulous event, and see you in 2019!
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