May 6 Is Lambda Legal Day in New York City

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has proclaimed May 6, 2013,  Lambda Legal Day, in honor of the organization’s 40th anniversary, which will be celebrated at its annual gala that evening.

“Because New York City is our founding city and is the home of our headquarters office, we are honored to be recognized by Mayor Bloomberg and the City of New York,” said Kevin Cathcart, Executive Director of Lambda Legal. “It all started for us right here in New York City and we’re excited to celebrate our 40th anniversary at Chelsea Piers on Monday.”

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Lambda Legal will host the 27th Annual Liberty Awards National Dinner on Monday, May 6, 2013, at Chelsea Piers. The Liberty Awards is an annual gala that recognizes the commitment and dedication of Lambda Legal’s Liberty Circle members as well as those who are making a positive impact in the LGBT community.

At the Liberty Awards Lambda Legal is pleased to honor Jeffrey Fashion Cares on its 10th anniversary of providing critical funding for LGBT and HIV awareness. In addition to Lambda Legal, beneficiaries have included: AIDS Community Research Initiative of America (ACRIA), Gay Men’s Health Crisis (GMHC), Hetrick-Martin Institute (HMI), and Point Foundation. In total, the charity event has raised almost $5 million for these organizations.

At the event, Lambda Legal is proud to salute the family of legal defense funds that do critical civil rights work: Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF), LatinoJustice PRLDEF, Legal Momentum, Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF), NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund (LDF).

For ticket and event information, click here or call 212-809-8585 ext. 286.

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