Say hello to your Outbid host, emcee, and auctionista, Layne @theauctionista (they/them) 👋
Layne, The Auctionista, is a keynote speaker, author, and fundraising powerhouse who’s redefined what giving looks like across North America. With over 1,700 events and more than $70 million charitable dollars raised directly by Layne, they blend unstoppable energy, quick wit, and motivational storytelling to create spaces where everyone feels seen, connected, and inspired to give big.
Secure your early bird ticket price by purchasing your Outbid ticket before November 1.
Your Outbid dress code is Lace & Chrome. 🗡️🤍🕊️
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Join us November 26 at @eastroom for Outbid, our annual holiday fundraiser and auction. Early-bird ticket pricing ends November 1.
Presenting the co-chairs of Outbid 2026: Harrison Browne and Lauren Chan.
From breaking barriers in professional hockey to reshaping fashion and media, Harrison and Lauren are making their mark across sport, culture, and entertainment while creating more space for 2SLGBTQ+ stories and representation.
An evening of Queer joy, excellent company, and bids for a good cause awaits. Tickets to Outbid are on sale now.
Harrison Browne (he/him) is the first transgender athlete in professional hockey and helped establish the first transgender policy in professional sports in North America. He serves as the appointed inclusion leader for the NWHL advisory board and as a special ambassador for the NHL’s Hockey Is for Everyone initiative. He is the co-author of Let Us Play: Winning the Battle for Gender Diverse Athletes. As a filmmaker, his short film PINK LIGHT premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and screened at Inside Out in 2026. He is also an actor, recently appearing in the hit series Heated Rivalry.
@hbrowne24
Lauren Chan (she/her) is a model, writer, and actor known for championing 2SLGBTQ+ voices in fashion and media. She made history as Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’s first lesbian cover star and has since worked in television as a host on series like Drag Race Canada and Project Runway Canada, red-carpet correspondent for Etalk and Netflix Canada, and contestant on the Traitors Canada. Her acting debut was this year’s The Devil Wears Prada 2 and she is set to join the cast of the upcoming season of Heated Rivalry. Recognized by organizations and publications including the Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards, OUT Magazine’s OUT100, Elle Canada’s Women on the Rise, and Toronto Life’s Most Influential Canadians, Lauren is also currently working on her debut book.
@lcchan
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