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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

Jennifer Goodell donated $10.00 12/10/2012 Good luck! I don't even wear 5" heels to the club!

Anonymous donated $10.00 12/10/2012

Deirdre Barlaz donated $18.00 12/10/2012 Jacob, you have always been top of your class. The Barlaz family in Raleigh is happy to support this effort. Don't fall off!

Jan Berry donated $25.00 12/10/2012 Your video is wonderful! I hope you get contributions way above and beyond your goal!

Renu Gharpure donated $20.00 12/10/2012

Shannon Ritchie donated $10.00 12/10/2012 So proud of you, always.

Camille Thompson donated $20.00 12/10/2012 Way to go Jacob! You make the world a better place.

Jonathan Beeker donated $10.00 12/10/2012 NC represent! Excellent idea- good luck.

toni lacer donated $20.00 12/10/2012 Run, Jacob, Run! I Looove your imagination, your compassion and your amazing balance in those shoes. Be sure to get a good foot massage when you're done. thanks for being so inspiring. God bless you, and the youth you are helping.

Anonymous donated $100.00 12/10/2012

Anonymous donated $15.00 12/10/2012

Texanna Bossoff donated $25.00 12/10/2012

Sandeep Prasanna donated $15.00 12/10/2012

Jay Weinert donated $20.00 12/10/2012

Anonymous donated $10.00 12/10/2012

Eli Gould donated $150.00 12/10/2012

Pricillia Moman donated $20.00 12/10/2012

Glenn Kiser donated $100.00 12/10/2012 Run gurl run!

Jaime Anno donated $25.00 12/10/2012

James Richard Morrison donated $20.00 12/10/2012

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