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25th Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Featuring a Performance by Music Legend Barry\nManilow<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

By Steven Henke  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Attendees of\nThe 25th Annual Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards will be treated to a special\nperformance by pop music icon Barry Manilow.  Barry Manilow’s unparalleled career encompasses virtually\nevery area of music, including performing, composing, arranging and producing.\nA Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, Manilow has triumphed in every medium of\nentertainment. Having sold more than 85 million albums worldwide, Manilow is\none of the world’s all-time bestselling recording artists. The GRAMMY\u00ae, TONY\u00ae,\nand EMMY\u00ae Award-winning musician has had an astonishing 50 Top 40 singles\nincluding 12 #1s and 27 Top 10 hits. \nIn 2017 Barry Manilow received the BMI Icon Award and is ranked as the\n#1 Adult Contemporary Artist of all time, according to Billboard and R&R\nmagazines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Steve\nChase Humanitarian Awards gala has raised millions of dollars to care for\npeople living with HIV.  First\norganized by and named for famed interior designer Steve Chase \u2013 a former\nD.A.P. donor, volunteer, and board member \u2013 the gala is a highlight of the\ndesert social season and kicks off the night prior with an exclusive VIP\npre-party at the Palm Springs Art Museum honoring major donors and celebrity\nguests.  Preceding the VIP Party,\nThe City of Palm Springs will honor Chase as a humanitarian and designer with a\nPalm Springs Walk of Stars Dedication in front of the museum.  Chase\u2019s philanthropy has had a lasting\nimpact on the environment, arts & culture and healthcare through his\nsupport of the Living Desert, Palm Springs Art Museum, and Desert AIDS\nProject.  Leaders of the three\nnon-profits will speak about the lasting impact of his support during the dedication\nceremony. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year\u2019s\nawards will posthumously honor Steve Chase with Steve Chase Humanitarian Award\nhonoring the impact 25 years of fundraising has made at Desert AIDS\nProject.  The evening will also\nhonor Geoff Kors and James Williamson\u2019s marriage to community service when they\nare presented with the Partners for Life Award on February 9 at the Palm\nSprings Convention Center.  Kors\nand Williamson have a long history of community leadership, focusing their time\nand resources on social and political issues as varied as LGBTQA+ rights,\neducation, and healthcare. \nLong-time supporters of Desert AIDS Project, both are members of\nPartners For Life.  Locally,\nWilliamson served on the Palm Springs School Board and Kors is a member of the\nPalm Springs City Council. D.A.P. Chief Development Officer, Darrell Tucci\nexplained why this award is so important. \u201cFew individuals have made a lasting\nimpact in our community with the purpose and clarity of Geoff and James.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Co-chairs\nKevin Bass, Patrick Jordan and Lauri Kibby have been planning this year\u2019s gala\nfor more than a year with an eye to reinventing the format of the evening.  The party begins with red carpet\narrivals LIVE on NBC Palm Springs at the Palm Springs Convention Center at\n5:30pm.  The Steve Chase Fashion\nExperience will feature Palm Springs Fashion Editor, Susan Stein, Ethylina\nCanne and other special guest commentators.  The awards kick off at 7:00 PM and will feature a\nperformance by Barry Manilow followed by the after-party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To reserve\nyour place at the party for the 25th Annual Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards, go\nto www.stevechase25.eventbrite.com or call <\/p>\n\n\n\n

760-992-0445.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Desert AIDS\nProject remains committed to a bold but achievable target: 90-90-90: Treatment\nfor All<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By 2020, 90%\nof all people living with HIV will know their HIV status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People can\ncarry the HIV virus for years and not know it.  The only way to know if you have HIV is to get tested.  Your support enables D.A.P.\u2019s Get\nTested Coachella Valley program to provide free and confidential HIV testing at\nhundreds of community events and dozens of test sites \u2013 from health fairs and\nfood banks, to Walgreens and D.A.P.\u2019s sexual health clinic, The DOCK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By 2020, 90%\nof all people with diagnosed HIV infection will receive sustained antiretroviral\ntherapy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to\nattendance at the Steve Chase and other fundraising events, Desert AIDS Project\nensures that newly diagnosed HIV positive patients receive the medications they\nneed to survive and thrive, and regular follow-ups to safeguard their well\nbeing.  D.A.P.\u2019s Patient Assistance\nProgram secures critical HIV and other medications at reduced cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By 2020, 90%\nof all people receiving antiretroviral therapy will have viral suppression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To suppress\nthe virus to an undetectable level, an individual must start on medication as\nearly as possible and stay on it for a lifetime. This can be challenging when\nfacing other serious challenges. \nThat\u2019s the driving force behind D.A.P. Total Care \u2013 the comprehensive\ncombination of health and wellness services which are uniquely tailored to each\nindividual \u2013 including medical, dental, mental health, social services, support\ngroups, substance abuse counseling, and much more \u2013 all conveniently provided\nunder one roof at D.A.P.\u2019s Palm Springs location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2019 Steve\nChase Humanitarian Awards Sponsors<\/p>\n\n\n\n

25th\nAnniversary Sponsors<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elgart Aster\n& Paul Swerdlove, Desert Care Network, The Desert Sun, Grace Helen Spearman\nFoundation, Living Out, Reaction Marketing, Walgreens<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Star Sponsors<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mark Adams,\nAnnette Bloch, Brush Palm Springs, Jean-Daniel Kermelly & Gerry Battle,\nHere Media, Edward & Marie Lewis, Natural Retreats, NBC Palm Springs<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Supporting\nSponsor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steven\nAnders \/ The Elizabeth Firth Wade Endowment, Bank of America, Jim Burba &\nBob Hayes, Desert Oasis Healthcare, Diageo, Lynn Hammond, Heather James Fine\nArt, ITEX of the Desert, Barbara & Jerry Keller , Lauri Kibby, Rabobank,\nRenaissance Palm Springs Hotel, UC Riverside School of Medicine, Wells Fargo,\nWhite Cross Pharmacy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benefactor\nSponsor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Freehold Communities,\nGilead Sciences, Annette Guzman, Heffernan Insurance Brokers, Image360, Patrick\nJordan, Frank Kurland, Laboratory Corporation of America, Perry McCay,\nSupervisor V. Manuel Perez, Revive Wellness, Ann Sheffer & Bill Scheffler,\nSysco Riverside<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Media<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CV\nIndependent, Gay Desert Guide, Palm Springs Life, Promo Homo TV, Rage Monthly,\nThe Hollywood Times, The Standard Magazine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Desert\nAIDS Project<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Desert AIDS\nProject (D.A.P.) is a Federally Qualified Health Center in Palm Springs, CA\noffering D.A.P. Total Care \u2013 a combination of medical, dental, counseling,\nsocial services, support groups, alternative therapies, in-house pharmacy and\nlab, and other health and wellness services.  D.A.P.\u2019s sexual health clinic, The DOCK, offers STD testing\nand treatment, Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), Post-Exposure Prophylaxis\n(PEP), and HIV and HCV testing. D.A.P.\u2019s Get Tested Coachella Valley campaign,\nthe nation\u2019s first region-wide free HIV testing and access to care initiative,\nwas recognized by the White House for helping to bring about an AIDS-free\nfuture.  D.A.P. has earned a \u201cFour\nStar\u201d rating from Charity Navigator for the sixth consecutive year \u2013 landing\nD.A.P. in the top 6% of nonprofits rated. The distinction recognizes that we\nexceed industry standards in terms of our financial health, accountability, and\ntransparency. Visit www.desertaidsproject.org, www.thedockclinic.org, and\nwww.gettestedcoachellavalley.org to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Steve\nChase<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steve Chase\nfounded Steve Chase Associates, his Rancho Mirage interior design firm, in\n1980, following a lengthy and noted affiliation with Arthur Elrod Associates of\nPalm Springs. An acclaimed designer, Chase was active for many years in\ncommunity organizations, including the Desert AIDS Project, the Palm Springs\nDesert Museum, The Living Desert Reserve, and The McCallum Theatre. During his\nfirm\u2019s formative stages, Chase offered design, consulting, and purchasing\nservices to the McCallum Theatre, confirming his longtime passion for the\nperforming arts. In addition, numerous projects were undertaken at The Living\nDesert Reserve where Chase was a Board Member. Chase worked closely with\nReserve administration, offering both design and financial support for additions\nincluding Eagle Canyon and the Meerkat Caf\u00e9. Chase contributed $2.5 million to\nThe Living Desert Reserve for construction of an administrative center and a\ncollection of California landscape art. In addition, he gave $1.5 million and\n132 works of art to the Palm Springs Desert Museum, which opened the Steve\nChase Art Wing and Education Center in 1996. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chase\u2019s\nintroduction to the Desert AIDS Project followed his Board work with The Design\nAlliance to Combat AIDS (D.A.C.A.) in Los Angeles. The impact and need for\nlocal community services was apparent early, and Chase was committed to serving\nthe desert community following his departure from the D.A.C.A. Board. He was an\nannual participant in the Desert AIDS Walk and he was instrumental in bringing\n\u201cHeartstrings\u201d to the Coachella Valley in 1992. This production was followed by\n\u201cA Valentine\u2019s Gala\u201d in 1993, when Betty Ford, Joan Krok, and Chase were\nhonored for their longtime compassion and personal dedication to the Desert\nAIDS Project and its clients. Chase introduced his friends, business\nassociates, and clients to the Desert AIDS Project and encouraged their\nfinancial and personal involvement. This introduction led\nto the dedication and donation of the private residence of Joan Krok to the\nProject, a significant donation that allowed the Project to expand and broaden\nits mission. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Steve\nChase Humanitarian Awards honors Steve Chase\u2019s commitment to the fight against\nHIV\/AIDS. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

IF YOU GO<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date: Saturday,\nFebruary 9, 2019 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location: Palm\nSprings Convention Center <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Red Carpet\nArrivals, Cocktails Silent Auction: 5:30pm <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dinner,\nAwards & Entertainment: 7:00pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After Party:\n9:30pm <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Attire: Black\nTie or Creative Formal Attire <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

25th Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards Featuring a Performance by Music Legend Barry Manilow By Steven Henke  Attendees of The 25th Annual Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards will be treated to a special performance by pop music icon Barry Manilow.  Barry Manilow’s unparalleled career encompasses virtually every area of music, including performing, composing, arranging and producing. A Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, Manilow has triumphed in every medium of entertainment. Having sold more than 85 million albums worldwide, Manilow is one of the world’s all-time bestselling recording artists. The GRAMMY\u00ae, TONY\u00ae, and EMMY\u00ae Award-winning musician has had an astonishing 50 Top 40 singles including 12 #1s and 27 Top 10 hits.  In 2017 Barry Manilow received the BMI Icon Award and is ranked as the #1 Adult Contemporary Artist of all time, according to Billboard and R&R magazines. The Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards gala has raised millions of dollars to care for people living with HIV.  First organized by and named for famed interior designer Steve Chase \u2013 a former D.A.P. donor, volunteer, and board member \u2013 the gala is a highlight of the desert social season and kicks off the night prior with an exclusive VIP pre-party at the Palm Springs […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1436,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[64,1],"tags":[628,18,1986,1984,1985,37,38,1987],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thestandardps.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1433"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thestandardps.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thestandardps.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thestandardps.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thestandardps.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1433"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.thestandardps.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1433\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1434,"href":"https:\/\/www.thestandardps.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1433\/revisions\/1434"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thestandardps.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1436"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thestandardps.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1433"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thestandardps.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1433"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thestandardps.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1433"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}