Welcome to the One Big Event (OBE) webpage! This is the place where YOU can sign up to be a part of the celebration of the Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health Collective, the oldest agency in Connecticut dedicated to the LGBTQ+ and HIV/AIDS communities. We are thrilled to host our 20th OBE at the Hartford Marriott Downtown in person on Nov. 12. We hope you will join us for a fabulous night of cocktails, dinner, live and silent auctions and dancing.
Save the Date - Buy your Tickets - Spread the Word - Get your Friends
This is no ordinary fundraiser. It's One Big Event!!
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 will make a powerful statement. Take a look at the amazing Sponsor Benefits.
Biggest Sponsor
Seriously Big Sponsor
Really Big Sponsor
Even Bigger Sponsor
Bigger Sponsor
Charlotte Kinlock & Anne Stanback
Big Sponsor
ConnectiCare
Helb Group
Jennifer W. Pennoyer, M.D.
ProHealth Physcians
Westfield Bank
Wheeler Clinic
The planning is underway for a terrific evening to celebrate the work of the Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health Collective on November 12. We have a wonderful team of Table Captains who are bringing their friends for a fun and fantastic evening. YOU can help make One Big Event a memorable fundraiser when you host your friends, family, colleagues and neighbors to support the work of the Health Collective. Contact Dan Millett to become a Table Captain. Remember to list their names when you register.
Our thanks to this year's Host Committee!
Adams & Knight
Jeff Calvi
Dr. Maria Ellis
Linda Estabrook
Ron Funaro & Christopher Need
Arthur Galinet & Jacques Lamarre
E. John McGarvey
Sal Modifica & Rob Ruggiero
Wendy Murphy-Graveley & Brenton Graveley
Eric Ouellette & David Belles
Robert Reader & Chris Bonatsakis
Christine & Ezra Ripple
Curtis & Luis Rodriguez-Porter
Suzanne Shayer & Jenn Tate
Nick & Jennifer Sheridan
Andrew Wrobel
Lawrence Young III
Jason Zaino
One Big Event attendees love a good auction. Fortunately, we always have a terrific assortment of items to bid on. And then the bidding gets Serious....
Do you want to promote your business? Or have a unique piece that catches the eye? Or you do you want to support the mission of the Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health Collective? Whatever your motivation, your donation is appreciated! Download our Auction Donation Form today!
One Big Event attendees love a good auction. Fortunately, we always have a terrific assortment of items to bid on. And then the bidding gets Serious....
Do you want to promote your business? Or have a unique piece that catches the eye? Or you do you want to support the mission of the Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health Collective? Whatever your motivation, your donation is appreciated! Download our Auction Donation Form today!
Let everyone know what your business or organization is up to in the One Big Event Program Book. Your ad will be seen by all OBE attendees and visitors to the OBE website. You'll be in the best of company while you support the Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health Collective. There is an ad size that suits any budget. Check out Program Book Information!