Actress Laverne Cox and influencer Chris Olsen will be honored by Seattle health organization Lifelong during its inaugural Pride Gala in June.
Founded in 1983 in response to the HIV epidemic, Lifelong now operates programs across food/nutrition, aging, disability, housing, insurance and HIV.
The gala will be hosted by celebrity stylist Brad Goreski and feature performances by Jake Shears, Miz Cracker and Macy Gray. The evening takes place on June 13 in downtown Seattle.
Event co-chairs include Jean Smart and Bella Thorne, with more names to be announced in the coming weeks.
“Seattle has long been a city that champions inclusion, creativity and advocacy, and this event reflects the vibrancy and resilience of the LGBTQ+ community while also recognizing the urgent work still ahead,” Lifelong CEO James Shackelford said Tuesday. “Lifelong has been a champion for equality and access for 43 years and we’re thrilled to welcome such an extraordinary group of talent, advocates, and supporters to help launch one of Seattle’s signature Pride celebrations and raise critical funds for essential health, HIV, housing and food programs.”
