NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – Academy Award-nominated actor, director, producer, writer, and New York Times bestselling author Elliot Page will be visiting Northampton on Sunday.
Page, along with Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll, will celebrate the anniversary of Transhealth, one of the only healthcare organizations in Massachusetts dedicated to serving the transgender community, on Sunday at the Academy of Music for “An Evening with Elliot Page: Fireside Chat and Birthday Benefit for Transhealth”, according to a news release from Transhealth.
Page is the first transgender man to ever be featured solo on the cover of TIME, and is an advocate for marginalized people, using his voice to raise awareness of and fight against the discrimination, inequities, and violence that is faced by the trans and gender-diverse community, including efforts to criminalize gender-affirming care.
All of the proceeds from the event will go towards supporting Transhealth’s vital programs and services such as adult primary care, pediatric care, mental health services, a community gathering space and community closet, support groups, events, education, advocacy, and research.
Tickets to the event taking place at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday are on sale on their website.
Transhealth’s mission is to provide compassionate and empowering healthcare and support to the transgender and gender-diverse communities throughout western Massachusetts and New England.
“It is an honor of a lifetime to bring Elliot Page to celebrate Transhealth with us,” said Dallas Ducar, MSN, APRN, President and Chief Executive Officer of Transhealth. “This vital event will raise crucial funds for Transhealth while also shining a light on how our journeys can ripple outward to change the world for good.”
