Attorney General Maura Healey and Douglas Brooks
Photo: Fenway
As the 2016 Fenway Health’s Men’s Event and Dinner Party plans are under way, the renowned health organization has just announced the winners of this year’s Congressman Gerry E. Studds Award and Dr. Susan M. Love Award: Douglas Brooks and Attorney General Maura Healey.
Douglas Brooks is being recognized for his years of tireless work in the battle against HIV/AIDS. He serves as President Obama’s lead advisor on domestic HIV/AIDS and is responsible for overseeing implementation of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy and guiding the Administration’s HIV/AIDS policies across Federal agencies. Read more here. [pullquote]Douglas Brooks is being recognized for his years of tireless work in the battle against HIV/AIDS.[/pullquote]
Attorney General Healey is being honored for her work on LGBT civil rights and marriage equality, and for being an out and proud LGBT politician. Since taking office, Healey has championed issues that affect the lives and health of some of Massachusetts’ most vulnerable residents, including LGBT rights, addiction, and rising health care costs. Read more here.
The Congressman Gerry E. Studds Award is presented at The Men’s Event each year to honor individuals of integrity and selflessness who embody the spirit of service and provide positive leadership for the LGBT community. [pullquote]Attorney General Healey is being honored for her work on LGBT civil rights and marriage equality, and for being an out and proud LGBT politician.[/pullquote]
At each Dinner Party, the Dr. Susan M. Love Award honors and celebrates a woman and/or organization that has made a significant contribution to the field of women’s health. The Men’s Event will be held on March 19, 2016 and The Women’s Dinner Party on April 9, 2016. The Boston Marriott Copley Place will be host both events. To become a table captain for The Men’s Event, click here; for The Women’s Dinner Party, click here. Buy tickets here for The Men’s Event. Buy tickets here for The Women’s Dinner Party.
[From a News Release]
Well deserved accolades for each of these people. I had the pleasure of working with Douglas at the Sydney Borum, Jr. Health Center for a short time when he was with JRI. Maura has been a tirelxbnm,./ASDFGHJKL;’
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