The first ever live telethon in support of Los Angeles’ LGBTQ+ centre has raised around $1.3 million in donations to aid the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Love in Action was presented by the Ariadne Getty Foundation – an organisation that provides investments to power equality movements – and hosted by actor and LGBTQ+ icon Jane Lynch alongside KTLA 5 news anchor Cher Calvin.
RuPaul’s Drag Race star Manila Luzon also featured as the telethon’s donations collector.Appearances were made by numerous famous figures including Cher and Cyndi Lauper who gave live performances. Lorri L.
Jean, CEO of LA’s LGBTQ+ centre, told the Beverly Press: “I am overjoyed to say that the telethon exceeded our expectations – we are astounded not only by.