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SUMMARY:Running of the Gays 2019
DESCRIPTION:Running of the Gays: Hoofin’ it in Heels for LGBTQ+ Youth\nCome out and join Denver’s LGBTQIA community and Allies as we run toward a better future for youth at the 10TH ANNUAL Running of the Gays!\nGet yer heels (and ankles!) ready to roll… or strut\, or hop\, or stumble in a 3-block “marathon” in heels to fund creative empowerment programs for queer youth in the Denver community. The event is organized by Art from Ashes\, Denver’s LGBTQIA* community and Allies. Each year runners are asked to raise money through sponsorships to trot 3 blocks down 17th Avenue in heels\, starting at Ace Eat Serve patio next to Steuben’s Food Service followed by an all ages (until 1.30 pm) after party at X Bar! \nProceeds contribute to continuing transformational creative programs for local youth who identify as LGBTQ+. While the event is silly\, the statistics for our LGBTQ+ young people are decidedly unfunny: gay and lesbian youth are two to three times more likely to commit suicide than other youths\, and 30% of all completed youth suicides are related to the issue of sexual identity; 45% of gay males and 20% of lesbians surveyed reported having experienced verbal harassment and/or physical violence during high school as a result of their sexual orientation; 26% of gays and lesbian youth are forced to leave home because of conflicts with their families over sexual identity. Art from Ashes provides creative programs with proven results that improve self-perception and increase involvement with and connection to the community. \nRun a 3-block marathon in heels to help fund creative empowerment workshops for the queer youth in our community! You’ll be able to register with a $35 donation ($40 after Aug 15th). \nREGISTER TO RUN HERE!: bit.ly/ROTG2019 \nThe fee entitles runners to the ROTG “I brought the gay” t-shirt\, a goodie bag\, a free Mimosa courtesy of Steuben’s\, and a foot massage!\nRunners are asked to seek sponsorships from friends and family to raise money for the youth programs. \nSPONSORS WILL BE ABLE TO SUPPORT SPECIFIC RUNNERS BY DONATING THROUGH FACEBOOK\, PAYPAL\, GIVINGFIRST\, OR WITH A CHECK.\nDonate through ColoradoGives: www.coloradogives.org/ROTG2019\nDonate through Paypal GIving Fund (100% goes to AfA!): bit.ly/PayPal-AfA\nIf you are sponsoring a specific runner\, please enter their name in the Special Instructions field or by writing their name on your check. Please send checks to 1310 West 10th Ave\, Denver CO 80204. \nBUSINESS PARTNERS CAN SUPPORT THE MARATHON BY CONTACTING US USING THE FORM BELOW OR BY CALLING 303.837.1550!\nSo many thanks to our wonderful annual business sponsors. Some have been sponsoring Running of the Gays since 2010! If you’re interested in supporting our youth programs\, please download our ROTG Sponsor Menu for levels of sponsorship and associated benefits. We love to support community businesses that support creative empowerment programs for queer youth!  \nRunners gather at the bullpen at Ace Eat Serve/Steuben’s at 11 am to sign in\, stretch and enjoy the street show. After Party\, foot massages\, drag show and silent auction will be held at X Bar from noon to 1.30 pm! \nSee on our ROTG Facebook page to see the photos from previous years\, as well as find out more information. \nThank you to our business sponsors who make the whole thing possible! \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nOut Front Magazine :: Payroll Vault :: The Bank of Denver :: Queen City Collective Coffee\nThank you to all those who have “come out” in the past. Re-live the fun here:\n[slideshow_deploy id=’4067′]
URL:https://artfromashes.org/events/running-of-the-gays-2019/
LOCATION:ACE Eat Serve\, 501 E. 17th Ave\, Denver\, 80203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Public Events,Running of the Gays
ORGANIZER;CN="Celeste Seiler":MAILTO:events@artfromashes.org
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