DAP Health Will Host Masquerade Gala February 20
The 33rd Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards will raise funds for health services at the Palm Springs Convention Center.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Health and Wellness
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DAP Health has scheduled its 33rd annual Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards gala for February 20, 2027. The event will feature a masquerade theme to honor the late philanthropist Steve Chase while supporting local health missions.
Why it matters
The gala generates critical funding for DAP Health as it faces increased demand, including from 6,000 patients who recently lost health insurance coverage. Proceeds support the organization's efforts to provide medical care for as little as $25 per visit.
The Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards have generated over $2 million in net revenue during the previous three-year period. DAP Health currently maintains a low-cost care model for the uninsured, charging $25 or less per medical visit.
The players
DAP Health
This organization provides HIV prevention services and STI treatment while advocating for accessible healthcare in the Coachella Valley.
Steve Chase
He was a prominent interior designer and philanthropist whose legacy is honored by the organization through its annual humanitarian awards.
The details
Guests are invited to don formal attire and masks for the event at the Palm Springs Convention Center. Rather than a traditional headline performance, the gala will feature a series of decentralized musical acts throughout the evening.
Timeline
The gala is scheduled for February 20, 2027.
The organization generated over $2 million in net revenue between 2023 and 2026.
Roughly 6,000 patients lost health insurance coverage in 2026.
A new LGBTQ+ clinic is slated to open in Oceanside in spring 2027.
A women's health center is planned for Palm Springs later in 2027.
Industry Dynamics
The gala serves to extend the reach of the DAP Health care mission into new service sites in Oceanside and Palm Springs. This shift reflects a broader trend of regional health providers expanding specialty facilities to address coverage gaps in local communities.
The gala offers local supporters a way to contribute to community health funding through formal attendance. Residents seeking low-cost care can utilize the services maintained by the organization for $25 per visit.
The takeaway
The event highlights the necessity of private philanthropy in maintaining affordable healthcare access for the uninsured. Attendees participate in a long-standing regional tradition that directly supports the expansion of essential medical clinics.
Further reading
Learn more about local medical initiatives in the Health and Wellness section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by NBC Palm Springs.
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