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ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN
Everyone knows that Hurricane Sandy devastated the City of New York, but what many people don't know is that it was particularly devastating for the Ali Forney Center and NYC's 3800 homeless LGBT youth. Located in Chelsea, the Ali Forney Center is NYC's leading service provider and shelter service for homeless LGBT Youth, and during the storm, the center was flooded with four feet of water. Now a critical lifeline for LGBT youth hangs in the balance, and it's up to us to help them out.

So what am I doing to help out? I'm doing something crazy.

Many of you know me for my gender-bending style and fabulous high-heels, and to help out the Ali Forney Center, I'm putting them to good use. If I can raise $10,000 by Saturday, December 15th, I will run across the iconic Brooklyn Bridge--which is over a mile long--in 5" stilettos. So if you want to see me do the impossible, donate to my campaign and encourage your friends to do the same. 100% of donations will go directly to the Ali Forney Center, and all donations are fully tax deductible.

Together, we can save the Ali Forney Center. Together, we can make a better world for LGBT youth. Are you with me?


ABOUT JACOB
Although he’s currently spending a semester in NYC, Jacob Tobia is a Junior at Duke University where he is pursuing a degree in Human Rights Advocacy and Leadership. A lifelong activist and advocate for LGBT rights, Jacob has lead campaigns for anti-bullying laws the protect LGBT students, advocated for LGBT equality within the Methodist chuch, and worked passionately against “defense of marriage” ballot initiatives in North Carolina. This campaign marks his activist debut in NYC, and he couldn’t be more excited to give back to the New York community. A native North Carolinian, Jacob owns seven pairs of high-heels and is eagerly awaiting his eighth. His favorite designer, hands-down, is Jeffery Campbell.


ABOUT THE ALI FORNEY CENTER
The Ali Forney Center, also known by its acronym AFC, opened in June 2002. It serves mostly Manhattan and Brooklyn youth aged 16 to 24 years, providing them with safe shelter and other help in addition to counseling for their families where needed.

 Run for Shelter 2012 Facebook Page

 AFC Update on Hurricane Sandy Damage

 The New Yorker--Gay Homeless Youth Left Out in the Storm

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Donations Received

Christopher Clayton donated $20.00 12/14/2012 Keep HEELing the world!

Marissa Katarina Bergmann donated $25.00 12/14/2012 * So much love to you. You seriously rock!!!! Keep on shining. *

Anonymous donated $20.00 12/14/2012

Anonymous donated $30.00 12/14/2012

Sophia Agtarap donated $20.00 12/14/2012 Thanks for all you're doing, Jacob!

Jordan Fraser donated $20.00 12/14/2012 You inspire me, Jacob

Karmyn McKnight donated $25.00 12/14/2012 This is such an amazing thing you're doing, Jacob!

jamie gilbert donated $5.00 12/14/2012 With love and support from Raleigh.

Nikki Raye Rice donated $15.00 12/14/2012 I give my small donation as a sentiment that every youth who benefits from the center and every LGBT person in the world is a beautiful creation of God, each reflecting God's image and each standing in the light of God's infinite love, redemption, and grace. I make my small contribution as an act of resistance to all those believers of any faith who treat LGBT people as less than who they truly are. Grace and peace to you from God our Creator, Jacob.

Mark Futtner donated $25.00 12/14/2012 Go Jacob! It's GREAT you're getting out there in your high heels. It takes a little courage and some tough feet and strong legs to run a mile in those shoes. I wish I were there in NYC to see you as you run. Good luck and Thanks for your efforts!

Joshua Schmidt donated $20.00 12/13/2012

Elizabeth Iaquinta donated $50.00 12/13/2012 Jacob I am so proud of you and how you are making a difference in this world!

Gabrielle Levy donated $20.00 12/13/2012 Keep up the great work!

Sanjay Kishore donated $15.00 12/13/2012

DorothyPotterSpanish.com donated $10.00 12/13/2012 Go Jacob! And when you get back to Durham you are welcome to come and have tea at my house! Dorothy

Jules Odendahl-James donated $25.00 12/13/2012

Emma Babb donated $10.00 12/13/2012 You are such an inspiration to all of us Duke students! Please keep up such amazing work.

Alan Bernstein donated $50.00 12/13/2012 Have a great run, Jacob!

Anonymous donated $35.00 12/13/2012 Good Luck, Jacob!

Amanda Duffy donated $25.00 12/13/2012 You're absolutely amazing. Good luck and be careful!! <3

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