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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

Anonymous donated $25.00 12/13/2012 good luck!

Anonymous donated $15.00 12/13/2012

Jeanne Greco donated $25.00 12/13/2012

Anonymous donated $5.00 12/13/2012

JJ Englander donated $15.00 12/13/2012 Jacob, you're an inspiration to all those who know you and even to those you don't. Keep up the fabulous work in NYC! We miss you at Duke!

Grace Summers donated $15.00 12/13/2012

Margaret Rasnick donated $100.00 12/13/2012 I will be thinking of you on Saturday. This is a big deal and I am so very proud of you. XXXOOO Mags

Pete S donated $30.00 12/13/2012 Those better be RCHS Phoenix XC running shorts you're wearing or I'll be mad upset.

Karen Palmigigano donated $50.00 12/13/2012

W Douglas Harrison donated $50.00 12/13/2012

Anonymous donated $25.00 12/13/2012 Some day everyone's kids will be welcome at home for who they are. Until then, run!

Kimberly Layton donated $50.00 12/13/2012 Proud to be a Duke Alum today! Best of luck.

Michelle Wang donated $10.00 12/12/2012 JACOB YOU ARE AMAZING!!!!! I love you and all of your gender-bending stiletto-wearing swagger. Keep being amazing !!

Odalina Duran donated $20.00 12/12/2012

Matt Tobia donated $25.00 12/12/2012 Dude, I think it's so amazing that your doing this! Mom and I really wish we could be there on the 15th to support you but unfortunately we can't. I know you'll be fabulous like always though : ) Make sure you have someone film it so we can see. Can't wait to see you when you're back in NC. -Matt

Giulianni Hardy-Gerena donated $10.00 12/12/2012

Thando Kunene donated $5.00 12/12/2012

Molly Grace donated $5.00 12/12/2012 Go get 'em!

Anonymous donated $32.00 12/11/2012

Anonymous donated $75.00 12/11/2012

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