Celebrating 25

Friday, October 4
7-10pm

Join us as we celebrate 25 years of serving and supporting LGBTQIA+ young people in our community!

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Emcee: Virginia West

Virginia West has been a longtime friend and supporter of KYC! Along with Nina West, the pair have raised well over $55,000 for KYC and LGBTQIA+ youth through their iconic drag shows and other Central Ohio performances. We are so excited to have Virginia hosting our 25th Anniversary Ga(y)la!

Keynote Speaker: Tyler TerMeer

A KYC Alumni and former Center Volunteer, Tyler is now Executive Director of the Cascade AIDS Project, the oldest and largest community-based provider of HIV services in Oregon and SW Washington; and Prism Health, a safe, affirming, and non-judgmental health center.

And we'll be introducing
The Andrew Levitt Spirit of Kindness Honor recipient
- awarded to a community member that has made a positive impact on young LGBTQIA+ people in Ohio through philanthropic endeavors or other positive youth development programs -

Tickets: $95
(Early Bird Tickets $75 - Available beginning Monday, Aug 26 - Sunday, Sept 1)

*There is an additional $6 parking fee at COSI*

Includes: Full access to all the entertainment and guest speakers at the 25th Anniversary Gayla (7-10pm), buffet-style seated dinner, one (1) complimentary drink - cash bar available after first round - unlimited water and soft drinks, a silent auction, plus numerous ways to continue to serve and support LGBTQIA+ young people in our community!

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*** Proceeds from this event will help KYC continue to serve and support LGTBQIA+ young people in Ohio! ***

Join us for a special VIP Happy Hour!

We're having a celebration before the celebration from 6-7pm at COSI! You'll mingle with some special guests, including some of our favorite drag queen friends:
Bianca Debonair, Mikayla Denise, and Selena T. West.
Plus, a special performance from 2019 Miss Gay Ohio, Soy Queen!

Tickets: $125

Includes: Full access to the VIP Happy Hour (6-7pm) and the 25th Anniversary Gayla (7-10pm), two (2) complimentary drinks, complimentary parking at COSI, a limited edition 25th Anniversary pin (for sale that evening for $10), and early access to the silent auction.

Purchase your VIP tickets now!

*** Proceeds from this event will help KYC continue to serve and support LGTBQIA+ young people in Ohio! ***

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Friend of the Center

Development

Programming

Youth Leadership

Community

Advocate

Columbus Education Association
David & Mark Cunningham
EY
Sam Anderson & Roger Dudley
ScottsMiracle-Gro

Empowerment

David Whitehair & Rod Green
Frederick Sewards
Greg Zanetos
Jim Sanders
Pathway's Financial Credit Union
Paul Feeney & Chad Braun

Center Supporter

ACLU of Ohio
Bob Barnes
Creekside Chiropractic Center
Dale Masel & Roberto McClin
Jaron Terry Communications, Ltd.
Pamela Lombardi & Michael Kindred
United Way of Central Ohio

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