FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

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 6th, 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. 

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

• Join the waitlist. Interested guests can join a waitlist and will be notified immediately if a seat becomes available. 
• 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. 
• 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.   

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 silent auction online, featuring travel packages, experiences, local business donations, and more. Bidding will close at 7:30 PM the night of the event on September 18th, 2026. 

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 & 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. 

About Los Angeles Guild for Reproductive Health (LAGRH) 

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.