Distinguished Service Award to the Mautner Project

Presented by GLAA President Kevin Davis

GLAA 33rd Anniversary Reception
Radisson Barcelo Hotel
Tuesday, April 20, 2004

Good Evening to one and all. Welcome to GLAA 33rd Annual Anniversary Reception.

My name is Kevin Davis and I have the privilege of serving as President of this dynamic organization.

I personally thank GLAA members, individuals, and organization for their contributions of time and resources. Thank You.

The time has come to recognize an outstanding organization for whom I have put in many volunteer hours to make their GALA benefits grand and successful, along with an outstanding core staff.

The Mautner Project, founded in 1990, was the brainchild of Mary-Helen Mautner, a lesbian mother who died of cancer at the age of 44. Before her death, Mary-Helen spoke with her partner, Susan Hester, about the need for an organization that could help other lesbians face the challenges of life-threatening illness. Today the Mautner Project is a most dynamic organization -- delivering services and support to lesbians with cancer, their families and caregivers; educating lesbians about important health issues; educating healthcare providers about the needs and concerns of their lesbian clients; and promoting lesbian health through research, advocacy and activism. The Mautner Project continues expanding its efforts to create sustainable change in health care through direct services and support, education, research, advocacy, and activism.

It now gives me great pleasure to present The Mautner Project GLAA's Distinguished Service Award for 2004.