'Elixir' event on Friday, May 18 - Mazzoni Center

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Master of Ceremonies for the Elixir <strong>event</strong> will be Jim Donovan, CBS 3 Eyewitness News Consumer Reporter. “Mazzoni Center was founded by volunteers who were both community members and allies, and we have been fortunate over the years to receive an increasing amount of recognition and support from individuals and organizations outside the LGBT community,” Mazzoni Center Executive Director Nurit L. Shein said, adding: “without their involvement we would not have been able to grow the organization and to make the significant gains for our communities that we have seen in recent years.” “Knowing that we have allies on the federal level, like Secretary Sebelius, gives us the opportunity to address the needs and health concerns of our community,” Shein explained. “Under her leadership the Department of Health and Human Services has made significant changes in both pr<strong>event</strong>ion and care that have advanced the well being of LGBT individuals. The Peter Mazzoni Award is our way of acknowledging the Secretary for her support, and celebrating what it represents for our communities.” Guests at this year’s Elixir <strong>event</strong> will enjoy cocktails, a selection of passed hors d'oeuvres and buffet, musical entertainment by DJ Carl Michaels, plus a silent auction, and more. Newly crowned Mr. Gay Philadelphia, Sean Green, will also be on hand to mingle with guests. Guests who purchase VIP tickets will also enjoy complimentary champagne, free valet parking, plus cocktails, appetizers, and live jazz by the Behn Gillece Duo. All VIP guests will automatically be entered into a special drawing, and will mingle with honoree Joe Valentine and some of the <strong>event</strong>’s honorary committee members. Tickets for the VIP <strong>event</strong> are $250, and general admission tickets are $125. Tickets are available online at: www.mazzonicenter.org Elixir co-chair and Mazzoni Center Board President Kelly Harris said: “In addition to celebrating the work of allies who have made a difference, our goal with this <strong>event</strong> is to raise funds for and awareness about those members of the LGBT and HIV/AIDS communities in our area who continue to need our support and direct services, whether in primary medical care, mental health, legal, or social service programs.” Honorary Committee members for this year’s Elixir <strong>event</strong> are: Robert L. Barchi, M.D., Ph.D., President, Thomas Jefferson University; the Honorable Blondell Reynolds Brown; Vik
Dewan, President of the Philadelphia Zoo; the Honorable Chaka Fattah; the Honorable Babette Josephs; Billie Jean King, tennis champion and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient; the Honorable Mike O’Brien; the Honorable Allyson Schwartz; Susan Sherman, President, Independence Foundation; the Honorable Mark Squilla; Hudson Taylor (founder of Athlete Ally) and Lia Parafax. The <strong>event</strong> has been generously sponsored by: Walgreens, Loews Philadelphia Hotel, Woody’s, The Philadelphia Gay News, Media Copy, Brian Moss Design, the Tavern Group, and Cancer Treatment Centers of America. Tickets and more information are available at: www.mazzonicenter.org or by calling 215- 563-0652 x 218. About Mazzoni Center Established in 1979, Mazzoni Center provides quality comprehensive health and wellness services and is the only health care provider in the Philadelphia region specifically targeting the unique health care needs of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) communities. Mazzoni Center offers a full array of outreach, pr<strong>event</strong>ion, education, direct medical and care services, psychosocial services, legal services, and support groups, and is dedicated preserving the dignity and improving the quality of life of the individuals it serves. It is the oldest AIDS service organization in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the fourth- oldest in the U.S. With over 33,000 individuals benefiting annually from its services, Mazzoni Center is a leader among community-based organizations in the greater Philadelphia area, with a reputation for excellence and innovation in service delivery to its constituents. More information at: www.mazzonicenter.org
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