Desert Aids Project hosts 25th Annual Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards Gala

Desert Aids Project hosted their 25th Annual Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards Gala Saturday at the Palm Springs Convention Center.

Over 2,000 fashionably-dressed guests attended, arriving and taking photos on the red carpet. The fundraising event featured several speakers recognizing the efforts in the community as well as a performance by Barry Manilow.

“The idea is giving back to the community…this is a community that’s lifted up Desert Aids Project for years. Actually much longer than 25 years…when we started in a basement and everybody was afraid of HIV/AIDS,” said Patrick Jordan, a Gala Co-Chair.

“It’s a great honor to be able to service a community that is so willing to support the efforts of dap,” said Lauri Kibby, also a Gala Co-Chair.

The Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards Gala has raised millions of dollars to care for people living with HIV over the years.