Portland, October 10th, 2014. 900 supporters filled the Portland Art Museum for the IGNITE gala. They helped honor LGBT victories achieved this year and to support Basic Rights Oregon. The benefit raised over $286,000 to fund Basic Rights’ work for LGBT equality.
Portland Mayor Charlie Hales and Governor Kitzhaber
Photo Credit: Bryon Beck
Basic Rights Oregon leaders said, “We want to thank those who played a key role in making this year’s event truly memorable: to House Speaker Tina Kotek for bringing incredible energy and wit as emcee for the VIP dinner; to Governor John Kitzhaber for his words of encouragement from the stage; to Oregon Health & Science University and Dr. Joseph Robertson for their outstanding leadership and support of this year’s event; and to the cast of Dream Girls for an amazing performance we’ll never forget.”
Board Members of Basic Rights Oregon and Husbands Robin Castro and John Halseth
Photo Credit: Izzy Ventura
