Steve Chase Awards Raises $2.3M for DAP Health

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Bold looks, heartfelt stories, and $2.3 million raised — The Chase lit up Palm Springs Convention Center with disco flair and deep generosity in support of DAP Health’s mission.

by | Jun 18, 2025

Palm Springs City Councilmember Grace Garner, Garry Kief, Terri Ketover, and Barry Manilow.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY LANI GARFIELD

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The 31st annual Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards — also known as The Chase — brought bold fashion, big generosity, and disco energy to the Palm Springs Convention Center. Hosted by DAP Health, the evening raised a record $2.3 million for accessible care. Guests in creative formalwear hit the pink carpet, sipped cocktails, and browsed a luxe silent auction before gathering in the high-energy ballroom. The program honored community champions and spotlighted powerful client stories, with DAP Health CEO David Brinkman delivering an impassioned rallying cry. KC and The Sunshine Band capped the night with a dance party for the ages. A tribute to designer and philanthropist Steve Chase, the evening proved this community knows how to show up — and keep moving forward.

 Steven Henke and Chloe Carlson.

Gregory Dylan and Jason Backe.

Lisa Caronna and La Quinta Mayor Linda Evans.

DAP Health co-vice chair Kevin Bass and CEO David Brinkman.

DAP Health Partners for Life co-chair Read Brown and Liz Ostoich.

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