Second City Sisters host country tea dance for The Trevor Project
Sun. October 18, 2026 5:33 AM by GoPride.com News Staff
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LGBTQ youth suicide prevention organization receives support from local drag and community groups
CHICAGO, ILL. -
By Michael Oboza, Special to GoPride.com
Second City Sisters and the Abbey of the Irreverent Bean recently hosted the Dance Into Hope Country Tea Dance, a benefit for The Trevor Project.
Organizer Sister Pegatha Bundy shared a blessing and welcomed a crowd ready to support a much-needed lifeline and dance.
"Beloved children of glitter, grace, and fabulousness," Bundy said.
"Today, we gather not just to dance, but to celebrate something far more powerful: hope. We dance for those who have struggled in darkness, for those who have felt alone, and for those whose songs ended far too soon. We gather to remind one another that you are loved, you are worthy, you are needed, and your story is not over."
Bundy offered a blessing for the gathering: "May those who feel lost find their way, even if it takes a few wrong turns and a fabulous detour. May those who feel alone find a hand to hold. May those who struggle find the courage to ask for help and the compassion of others when they do."
"May our hearts remain open, our chosen families remain strong, and our community always be a place where everyone belongs, regardless of who you love, how you identify, or how badly you dance," Bundy continued. "May we honor those we have lost by bringing hope to those still fighting. And may we never forget that sometimes a little kindness, a little laughter, and a whole lot of love can make all the difference. Although, as Sisters, we firmly believe a healthy dose of glitter and a little harmless sin never hurt either."
"Today, as we dance in support of The Trevor Project, may every step remind us that no one should ever have to face the darkness alone. May the work of The Trevor Project continue to bring light, love, and hope to LGBTQ young people who need it most."
The event was inspired by the Academy Award-winning 1994 short film created by Celeste Lecesne, Peggy Rajski, and Randy Stone about a gay 13-year-old named Trevor who died by suicide after experiencing homophobia.
The Trevor Project, founded in 1998, established a toll-free, confidential telephone helpline for LGBTQ youth run by trained counselors and continues its mission today.
According to the organization, "The Trevor Project’s 2025 U.S. National Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ Young People amplifies the experiences of more than 16,000 LGBTQ young people ages 13 to 24 across the United States."
"For the seventh year, the U.S. National survey found that younger LGBTQ people are too often placed at higher risk for suicide not because of who they are, but as a result of how they are mistreated and stigmatized."
Second City Sisters and the Abbey of the Irreverent Bean recently hosted the Dance Into Hope Country Tea Dance, a benefit for The Trevor Project.
Organizer Sister Pegatha Bundy shared a blessing and welcomed a crowd ready to support a much-needed lifeline and dance.
"Beloved children of glitter, grace, and fabulousness," Bundy said.
"Today, we gather not just to dance, but to celebrate something far more powerful: hope. We dance for those who have struggled in darkness, for those who have felt alone, and for those whose songs ended far too soon. We gather to remind one another that you are loved, you are worthy, you are needed, and your story is not over."
Bundy offered a blessing for the gathering: "May those who feel lost find their way, even if it takes a few wrong turns and a fabulous detour. May those who feel alone find a hand to hold. May those who struggle find the courage to ask for help and the compassion of others when they do."
"May our hearts remain open, our chosen families remain strong, and our community always be a place where everyone belongs, regardless of who you love, how you identify, or how badly you dance," Bundy continued. "May we honor those we have lost by bringing hope to those still fighting. And may we never forget that sometimes a little kindness, a little laughter, and a whole lot of love can make all the difference. Although, as Sisters, we firmly believe a healthy dose of glitter and a little harmless sin never hurt either."
"Today, as we dance in support of The Trevor Project, may every step remind us that no one should ever have to face the darkness alone. May the work of The Trevor Project continue to bring light, love, and hope to LGBTQ young people who need it most."
The event was inspired by the Academy Award-winning 1994 short film created by Celeste Lecesne, Peggy Rajski, and Randy Stone about a gay 13-year-old named Trevor who died by suicide after experiencing homophobia.
The Trevor Project, founded in 1998, established a toll-free, confidential telephone helpline for LGBTQ youth run by trained counselors and continues its mission today.
According to the organization, "The Trevor Project’s 2025 U.S. National Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ Young People amplifies the experiences of more than 16,000 LGBTQ young people ages 13 to 24 across the United States."
"For the seventh year, the U.S. National survey found that younger LGBTQ people are too often placed at higher risk for suicide not because of who they are, but as a result of how they are mistreated and stigmatized."