From: Photo Exclusive: The Trevor Project Raises Significant Proceeds At New York Gala

The Trevor Project, the leading national organization focused on crisis and suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth, raised approximately $210,000 at its ninth annual East Coast fundraising gala, Trevor New York, last Monday, June 29. Academy Award-winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black was honored with the Trevor Hero Award and CNN was named as the Trevor Commitment Award recipient, both for serving as inspirations to LGBTQ youth. Tony Award nominee Gavin Creel presented to Black and Jane Velez-Mitchell, host of HLN's (sister network of CNN) 'Issues with Jane Velez-Mitchell,' accepted the award from broadcaster Keith Boykin, on behalf of CNN.
Date Taken: July 7, 2009