Skirball Cultural Center

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Date: August 10th, 2026
Contact: Rebecca Prange, Events Board Chair, lagrh.gala@gmail.com
Organization: Los Angeles Guild for Reproductive Health (LAGRH)

LAGRH's Stand Up For Our Rights…..A Night of Comedy Sells Out Ahead of September Fundraiser, Silent Auction and Volunteer Opportunities Still Open

LOS ANGELES, [August 10th, 2026] — LAGRH announced that its 3rd annual Gala, LAGRH's Stand Up For Our Rights…..A Night of Comedy, the organization's largest fundraiser of the year, has officially sold out, with tickets claimed almost 3 months ahead of the event.&nbsp;

Though the event has reached capacity, LAGRH is inviting the community to stay involved in three ways:&nbsp;

- Join the waitlist. Interested guests can join a waitlist and will be notified immediately if a seat becomes available.&nbsp;
- Give directly. Donations are open year-round and go directly toward providing financial and logistical support to vetted organizations that promote access to reproductive health and justice services.&nbsp;
- Volunteer for the night. LAGRH is seeking volunteers to help run this year’s event. Volunteers may have the opportunity to enjoy part of the show from the mezzanine, though meals are not provided for volunteer roles.


The event takes place on September 18th, 6pm at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, and features a live comedy showcase from professional comedians (Rita Rudner, Jason Alexander, Mo Collins, John Fugelsang, Dana Goldberg, Carol Leifer, and Kira Soltanovich, alongside musical entertainment from Laurence Juber, and announcer Fritz Coleman), a sit-down dinner, a program highlighting LAGRH’s work supporting reproductive health, and live and silent auctions.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The program will also feature a special tribute to their inaugural honoree, attorney Gloria Allred, recognizing an extraordinary legacy rooted in courage, conviction, and unwavering dedication to equality and justice.


On September 11, 2026, one week before the event, LAGRH will open bidding for its&nbsp; silent auction online, featuring travel packages, experiences, local business donations, and more.&nbsp; Bidding will close at 7:30 PM the night of the event on September 18th, 2026.&nbsp;

All proceeds from the Guild’s Gala, Stand Up For Our Rights…..A Night of Comedy fundraiser support five carefully vetted organizations that provide essential reproductive health services to those in need across Los Angeles and coast to coast – Planned Parenthood Los Angeles, Power to Decide, Women’s Reproductive Rights Assistance Project (WRAAP), The Brigid Alliance, and UCLA Center on Reproductive Health, Law &amp; Policy. These services include education; training future leaders in reproductive law and policy; family planning; abortion care; and financial and travel assistance to ensure equitable access to reproductive healthcare.

“We are thrilled with the response to our annual fundraiser on September 18. The fact that we sold out within 6 days reminds us just how much the community cares about this issue. We thought this was settled law. That we are still debating a woman's right to control her own body - in 2026 - is shocking. The funds we raise this year will make a profound difference in the lives of thousands of women - and their families - across the country,” said Theresa Chase, President of The Los Angeles Guild for Reproductive Health.

To join the waitlist, donate, or sign up to volunteer, visit https://lagrh.org.&nbsp;

About Los Angeles Guild for Reproductive Health (LAGRH)&nbsp;
Los Angeles Guild for Reproductive Health is a 501c3 tax-exempt organization. Public Charity Status 509(a)(2), based in Los Angeles, CA, founded in 2021, and run by its dedicated member volunteers. The organization's mission is to support frontline providers and invest in tomorrow’s reproductive health leaders, educate communities about barriers to care and access, and defend and expand reproductive rights for current and future generations. Learn more at https://largh.org.

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Skirball Cultural Center  2701 N Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049

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Date: August 31, 2026
Contact: Rebecca Prange, Events Board Chair, lagrh.gala@gmail.com
Organization: Los Angeles Guild for Reproductive Health (LAGRH)

<h2>LOCAL NONPROFIT'S GALA SELLS OUT AS COMMUNITY RALLIES TO SUPPORT REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHCARE</h2>

LOS ANGELES, CA — [August 31, 2026] — The Los Angeles Guild for Reproductive Health (LAGRH) has announced that its annual fundraising gala, Stand Up For Our Rights…A Night of Comedy, is sold out. The event will take place September 18 at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles.

Although tickets are no longer available, the community can still participate through LAGRH's online silent auction, opening September 10. The auction will feature travel packages, experiences and other items, with the proceeds supporting organizations working to ensure access to reproductive healthcare. The link to participate in the silent auction will be released September 10.&nbsp; You can check the Guild’s Instagram (@itslagrh) for information and updates.

This year's gala will honor Gloria Allred and feature a live comedy showcase of professional comedians: Rita Rudner, Jason Alexander, Mo Collins, John Fugelsang, Dana Goldberg, Carol Leifer, and Kira Soltanovich, alongside musical entertainment from Laurence Juber, and announcer Fritz Coleman.

Funds raised through the gala and auction will support five thoroughly vetted organizations: Planned Parenthood Los Angeles, Power to Decide, the Women's Reproductive Rights Assistance Project (WRAAP), The Brigid Alliance, and the UCLA Center on Reproductive Health, Law &amp; Policy.

These organizations provide and support abortion care, family planning, financial assistance, education, research, policy and training for future leaders in reproductive law and policy.

“The Trump administration is going to eliminate Medicaid (MediCal) January 1, 2027, for people who desperately need healthcare. This will disproportionately affect poor women of color who rely on this for all their healthcare, but particularly reproductive healthcare (pregnancy, birth control, cervical and breast cancer screening). Shameful!!!” said Kim Bader, M.D. FACOG, Associate Professor Emeritus, Department of Obstetrics/Gynecology, KSOM/LAC/USC.

The need for this work extends far beyond California. Four years after the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision overturned the federal constitutional right to abortion, patients in many parts of the country continue to face significant barriers to reproductive healthcare. At the same time, organizations providing care and practical support are navigating an increasingly challenging funding and legal environment. California has continued to invest in reproductive healthcare access, including funding for clinics and infrastructure, but the need for support remains significant.
<h3>HOW THE COMMUNITY CAN HELP</h3>
Although the gala itself is sold out, community members can support LAGRH by:
<ul><li>Bidding in the online silent auction beginning September 10</li><li>Making a donation at <a href="https://weblink.donorperfect.com/2026GuildGala" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://weblink.donorperfect.com/2026GuildGala</a></li><li>Sharing the mission and the auction with friends and family</li><li>Learning more about reproductive healthcare access and the organizations working to protect it</li><li>Following LAGRH on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lagrh/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/itslagrh/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100080234817418&amp;sk=directory_intro" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and signing up for their <a href="https://lagrh.org/newsletters" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">newsletter</a></li></ul>
<h3>ABOUT LAGRH</h3>
Founded in 2021, The Los Angeles Guild for Reproductive Health is a 100% volunteer-led nonprofit dedicated to raising funds for thoroughly vetted organizations working to ensure equitable access to reproductive healthcare services.&nbsp; Since its founding, the Guild has raised over $800,000 to support reproductive healthcare, education, advocacy and practical assistance.

To make a donation, visit <a href="https://weblink.donorperfect.com/2026GuildGala" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://weblink.donorperfect.com/2026GuildGala</a>

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