Coming Out Against Cancer

Lesbian Community Cancer Project Executive Director Jessica Halem (center) with two of the hundreds of attendees at the annual Coiming Out Against Cancer gala Saturday night at the South Shore Cultural Center. Photos 1-7 by Tracy Baim. Photos 8-9 by Amy Wooten. Gallery photos at link by Mel Ferrand.

The Lesbian Community Cancer Project broke all fundraising records this year—making more than $160,000—in their 15th year of putting on the Coming Out Against Cancer Ball. There were 600 guests at the sold-out dinner and another 700 guests joining them at the ball, both at the South Shore Cultural Center. Awards were given to the Chicago Metropolitan Sports Association Women’s Softball Division; Sidetrack; and the Chicago Foundation for Women. Photos by Tracy Baim, Mel Ferrand and Amy Wooten.