**MEDIA ADVISORY**
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 2, 2022
Contact: SAGE Media Relations, media@sageusa.org
SAGE Hosts 2022 TOYS Party
WHAT: SAGE, the world’s oldest and largest organization dedicated to improving the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer and/or questioning (LGBTQ+) older people, is thrilled to announce that the annual Toys Party will be returning for its 37th year. Hosted by Chris Kann, the party has become a staple for the NYC LGBTQ+ community during the holidays. Guests are to bring an unwrapped toy and/or a donation to SAGE. Toys from the event will be distributed to the following charities: 9th Police Precinct Community Center, Camp Felix, Ali Forney Center, Brooklyn ACE Integration Head Start, Grace Baptist/Faith Mission, The Iris House, and UEW Jericho Project/Brick Church. All proceeds will be given to SAGE. The Toys Party Host Committee includes Bandar Alturkmani, Daniel Beringer, Dan Pelosi, James Broadley, Jon Tilli, Lindsay Tobia, and Joey Wasserman.
WHEN: Sunday, December 11, 2022, 5 pm to 9 pm EST
WHERE: Chelsea Piers, Pier 60 (23rd Street & West Side Highway)
WHO:
- Michael Adams, SAGE CEO
- DJ Johnny Dynell
- Chris Kann
- Ross Mathews
For more information on the event or the purchase tickets visit www.sageusa.org/toys22.
Please email media@sageusa.org for media inquiries.
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SAGE is the world’s largest and oldest organization dedicated to improving the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer and/or questioning (LGBTQ+) older people. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in New York City, SAGE is a national organization that offers supportive services and consumer resources to LGBTQ+ older people and their caregivers. SAGE also advocates for public policy changes that address the needs of LGBTQ+ elders, provides education and technical assistance for aging providers and LGBTQ+ community organizations through its National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging, and cultural competency training through SAGECare. Learn more at sageusa.org.
