Seattle’s premier Pride dinner recognizes the impact we create together, and honors those leading the way forward.
SAVE THE DATE: JUNE 12, 2027
relive the night
Lifelong was proud to launch a new Pride tradition with the Pride Gala: An Evening for Equality. More than 200 community leaders, advocates, and supporters came together on June 13 at The Sanctuary to celebrate, connect, and support our shared mission.
Hosted by celebrity stylist and television personality Brad Goreski, the evening featured performances by Grammy Award-winning artist Macy Gray, drag icon Miz Cracker, and Seattle-native Jake Shears of Scissor Sisters. Guests also enjoyed a cocktail reception, seated dinner, and live auction curated by Seattle Art Source.
The gala honored actress, producer and advocate Laverne Cox with the Lifelong Pride in Action Award for her trailblazing work advancing LGBTQ+ visibility and representation. Social media creator and advocate Chris Olsen also took the stage and received the LGBTQ+ Changemaker of the Year Award in recognition of his efforts to amplify queer voices and foster greater acceptance and understanding.
Together, guests helped raise more than $142,050 through the live auction to advance access to food, housing, and healthcare across Washington, while also supporting Seattle Pride’s Youth Programs.
Thank you to everyone who made this inaugural celebration so impactful.
Brandi Carlile & Catherine Shepherd
Loretta Douglas
Patti Hearn
Conner Gallagher & Joe Loeffler
Sheila & Russell Nishimoto
Patti Rakoci & Meagan Rakoci-McDonald
Joshua Cooper
Angela Dunleavy
Sarah Hurt
Chris Medlin
Tim Pfeiffer
Bella Thorne
Michael Woody & Kevin Smith
Margaret Cho
Tom Douglas
Steve Hoedemaker
Prema Krishnan
Michael Painter, JD, MD & Edward Walker
Jean Smart
honorary committee
Brandi Carlile & Catherine Shepherd
Margaret Cho
Joshua Cooper
Loretta Douglas
Tom Douglas
Angela Dunleavy
Patti Hearn
Steve Hoedemaker
Sarah Hurt
Conner Gallagher & Joe Loeffler
Prema Krishnan
Chris Medlin
Sheila & Russell Nishimoto
Michael Painter, JD, MD & Edward Walker
Tim Pfeiffer
Patti Rakoci & Meagan Rakoci-McDonald
Jean Smart
Bella Thorne
Michael Woddy & Kevin Smith
BENEFICIARIES
about lifelong
Lifelong is a community health organization on a mission to make health and food accessible to all. We stand up for communities facing illness and injustice, guided by the belief that everyone deserves the chance to live their healthiest life. Lifelong was founded in 1983 as grassroots, community organization fighting for those living with HIV. Today, we continue that fight, and we use our experience and determination to help others as we work to provide critical access to lifesaving medications and healthcare, stable housing, independent living, and food and nutrition.
BENEFICIARIES
seattle pride’s
youth programs
Lifelong is proud to include Seattle Pride’s Youth Programs as a beneficiary of the 2026 Pride Gala. Seattle Pride is committed to expanding our community reach as we celebrate equity and inclusion together.
GENEROUSLY SUPPORTED BY
