FUNdraising’s a Drag!

In December, fundraising for Mazzoni Center truly was a drag.

Drag entertainer Cherry Pop and her fabulous friends united for the 10th annual Code Red fundraiser, a drag/variety show held at Punchline Philly. It was a fun and powerful night of musical entertainment with a serious message and a vital cause. Code Red benefited Mazzoni Center, along with AIDS Fund, galaei, and Action Wellness, and its proceeds support the HIV-related services provided by each organization. This year’s event raised over $50,000 in total for its beneficiary organizations. Mazzoni Center has partnered with Code Red since it began, receiving over $75,000 in funding for our HIV services.

Meanwhile, University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton Alliance hosted one of the first on-campus drag events. This all-ages event was hosted at Sigma Kappa sorority and raised over $750 in ticket sales to support Mazzoni Center. The Wharton Alliance is the Ivy League’s first LGBTQIA+ pre-professional undergraduate organization. It focuses on building a culture of community, professionalism, and inclusivity on Penn’s campus. Wharton Alliance strives to create a strong queer network on campus for all of its members. The show featured three local Philly queens: Little Piece (Host at Franky Bradley's) Deja Vu and Xtrella, as well as several UPenn queens.

Anyone wishing to create their own drag show to benefit Mazzoni Center should contact tegreen@mazzonicenter.org.

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