Get Ready for the 21st ONE BIG EVENT on Nov. 11. 2023
The Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health Collective is
looking forward to another terrific fundraiser.
We'd love to have YOU to be a part of the celebration!
The Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health Collective's 21st One Big Event is coming on Nov. 11 and you won't want to miss this amazing night. This salute to Connecticut's oldest LGBTQ+ health agency will be held at the Hartford Marriott Hotel from 6-11pm.
Your attendance that night will make a real difference not just for the organization, but for the community. Our programs and services are utilized by people from all over the state:
HIV testing & counseling, PAP testing, Hepatitis A & B and Gardasil vaccinations, Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) diagnosis and treatment, Information and referrals for PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis), Dental Program, breast exams, pelvic exams and mammogram referrals. Plus, our referral list of LGBTQ friendly providers and organizations, Queer Prom, support group, services for people living with HIV/AIDS, including Dental Services, food distribution & meals and care for their pets and much more. See it all at www.hglhc.org.
EVERYONE benefits from the work of the Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health Collective. We work with you to make healthy and positive choices in your life. Every day we help people save their lives. Do your part and support the Health Collective – be a part of the One Big Event that keeps us going strong.
We have an enticing menu for the evening and if you really want to enjoy the party, we have a special rate for OBE guests who wish to stay overnight. This offer expires Oct. 21, so don't delay.
There are many ways to be a part of this fantastic evening. To say this is a group effort would be an understatement. We have many partners who contribute to the success not just of One Big Event, but of the Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health Collective.
Be a ONE BIG EVENT Sponsor!
Put your business or organization in the spotlight as an OBE sponsor. We have some great benefits to sweeten the deal.
One Big Event Sponsors play a special role in the success of our fundraiser. Your business or organization will shine in the spotlight when you are on the roster of Sponsors. Show your involvement with the LGBTQ+ and HIV communities in Connecticut. Your commitment to the work of the Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health Collective makes a powerful statement. Learn about our great Sponsor benefits HERE.
Thanks so much to this year's One Big Event Sponsors:
Biggest Sponsor
Seriously Big Sponsor
Really, Really Big Sponsor
Really Big Sponsor
Even Bigger Sponsor
Bigger Sponsor
Berkshire Bank
ECHN
Empower
ION Bank
Charlotte Kinlock and Anne Stanback
Mohegan Sun
UnitedHealthCare
Big Sponsor
American Eagle Financial Credit Union
Assured Partners
Bridge Tax Advisors
COCC
Hilb Group
ProHealth Physicians
Pullman & Comley
Westfield Bank
Wheeler Clinic
Be a Part of the ONE BIG EVENT Auction!
Who doesn’t love the excitement of an auction? Your product, service or collectible can inspire longing in others. Your generosity can help the Health Collective.
Stand Out in Our Program Book! Make a Splash as a Table Captain!
Your advertisement will look fabulous in our Program Book. Your ad will shine in this beautiful setting! Click here for more information.
Be a One Big Event Table Captain
We Think YOU Have What It Takes to Make an Outstanding Table Captain
The Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health Collective has a party coming up and we want YOU to be there! We need people who are outgoing, have a big heart, friendly, hip and know how to have a good time. Could that person be…..YOU? Yes, indeed!
As a Table Captain , you help to make One Big Event a success. This year is especially important and we are asking for YOU to step up to be a Table Captain. We are very excited as we celebrate our 40th anniversary. Your help will be invaluable to the event's success.
We hope we can count on you to bring your network of family, friends, neighbors and coworkers to make this a special night as we celebrate our work helping our community. Please join our other committed partners:
Ed Abdelnour & Mike Coppola
Dr. Ken Abriola and George Teran
AXA XL
Kristin Campanelli & Tara Chozet
Len Comeau and Tom Gigliotti
CT Gay & Lesbian Chamber
Anthony DiLizia & Kyle Pierson
Joe DeMaio and Jocelyn DeMaio
Craig Diangelo & Frank Stevens
Ron Funaro
Arthur Galinat & Jacques Lamarre
David & Chris Grant
Michael Grubb & Kevin Masse
Hartford HealthCare
Bradley Harper & Scott Walter and Wendy & Brenton Graveley
Dale Hoyt & Thomas Ledvorowski
E John McGarvey
Miguel Miranda
Christopher Neeb
Eric Ouellette & David Belles
Robert Reader & Chris Bonatsakis
Elise & Andrea Schreier
Dr. David Shapiro and Chion Wolf
Nick & Jennifer Sheridan