THANK YOU TO OUR LOCAL SPONSORS PRESENTING CHAMPION SUPPORTING

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It is our honor to welcome all of you to the 2023 HRC Columbus Dinner as we celebrate this year’s theme: “Without Exception”.

We would like to thank every member of the LGBTQ+ community, every ally, every supportive friend & family member, every corporate partner, every Federal Club member, every table captain, every silent auction donor, every dedicated volunteer and every HRC staff partners represented here tonight.

It is through YOUR sweat equity, YOUR dollars, and YOUR dedication that the Human Rights Campaign is successful.

As we gather, in excitement, to celebrate and honor those who have fought hard for equality without exception locally, and nationally. We recognize that there is more work to be done to combat the continued attacks against our trans, BIPOC, and drag communities.

There are a record number of anti-trans and anti-LGBTQ+ bills being pushed through Congress. The equality act is still hanging in the balance. Our LGBTQ+ children are losing their human rights. Legislators are trying to whitewash the atrocities of our past by blocking critical race theory lessons.

We too share in the dream that one day we will be seen by the continents of our character rather than the gender or sexual orientation we ascribe to.

Let us continue to tell our stories without exception!

Let us continue to show up for one another without exception!

Let us expand the boundaries of our service without exception!

Let us continue, together to go higher, without exception!

Let us be strong. Let us be unified. Let us be HRC without exception!