Hosted by Chris Kann, David Tufts and Cris Dovich, this year’s Toys Party featured specialty cocktails and a festive dance floor with music provided by DJ Johnny Dynell. Event attendees donated a record breaking $420K to support the work of SAGE, along with thousands of toys to help local children have a wonderful holiday season.
“For 38 years, the Toys Party has been a wonderful tradition of New York City’s LGBTQ+ community, ringing in the holidays while making an enormous difference for both our elders and kids in need,” said SAGE CEO Michael Adams.
The Toys Party is also an opportunity to honor the memory and legacy of the event’s founder Robby Browne. Since its start during the early days of the AIDS crisis, the event has created an affirming space for LGBTQ+ people and has brought community members of all ages together to celebrate the past year while helping spread holiday cheer to those in need. […]
Click here to read the full piece. This story was originally published by Queer Forty on December 13, 2023.
