LAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwired - Jun 4, 2014) - The Aids Service Center of New York City (ASCNYC) announced details for its annual Changemaker Awards Celebration, which will take place on October 27, 2014 at Clyde Frazier's Wine & Dine in Manhattan. In the past, hundreds of supporters, from business to healthcare to civic leaders have been attending the festive event, the proceeds of which benefit ASCNYC and help more than 14,000 New York citizens every year that are affected by AIDS. The gala will open with a cocktail reception, followed by dinner, entertainment and a silent auction. This year's location is an upscale restaurant co-owned by basketball legend Walt "Clyde" Frazier and does not only offer an open kitchen, bar, dining area and lounge, but also a basketball court for guests who dare to challenge Clyde.
Last year, Joy Tomchin, executive producer of "How to Survive a Plague," an award-winning documentary about a group of people, many of them HIV-positive young men, who are faced with their own mortality, was honored alongside David France, who directed the acclaimed film and alongside John Goldman of Hasltead Property. Joy Tomchin joined the Board of Directors of the Gay Men's Health Crisis in 1987. In 1990, she was appointed to the Board of the Economic Development Corporation of NYC by Major Dinkins where she served as the only openly LGBT member. Joy has been a recognized activist in the LGBT rights movements for many years, bringing about change and improvement and inspired others to do the same. Her latest project, "How to Survive a Plague", gave her an opportunity to work together with her brother Stanley Tomchin who, Joy says, was one of the first and biggest supporters of the film.
Stanley Tomchin and his sister have always had a close connection, which grew even tighter over the years. When Joy received the Judith Peabody Humanitarian Award for her outstanding advocacy work, she dedicated part of her acceptance speech to her brother: "Stan, you were the first person in my life to let me know that it's okay for me to be gay, to be who I am. But it wasn't just the words, you have always supported me and the LGBT community in everything you have done." While Stanley supported Joy right from the beginning, she in return played her part in inspiring him to extend his support beyond the bonds of their family and become an active philanthropist. With their combined selflessness, generosity, and vision, Stanley and Joy have helped to raise money and create awareness for the GMHC and other LGBT causes for many years.