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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 $10.00 01/16/2013

Katherine Barnes donated $25.00 12/21/2012 Thank you for all of the work that you do. It's awesome. :)

Catherine Adamson donated $25.00 12/19/2012 Nice work, Jacob! Did you know your promo video is on Joe.My.God?

Krisha Crabtree donated $25.00 12/18/2012 December 15th is my birthday. I'll always think of YOUR special day on MY special day!!! :-D

Loralei Bed & Breakfast donated $200.00 12/17/2012 Great job. Thanks.

Christopher Wenzel donated $100.00 12/17/2012 Thank you!

Anonymous donated $20.00 12/17/2012 Thank you for helping people in the best way you can.

Jim Colleran donated $50.00 12/17/2012 Congratulations, Jacob. AFC is such a wonderful organization, and they're lucky to have your support. And thanks for demonstrating that philanthropy can be quirky, fun, and fabulous!

Reynolds Taylor donated $10.00 12/16/2012 Thank you!!!

Robert Hussey donated $25.00 12/15/2012 Sorry this is late Jacob. I just wanted to say you make me proud. You're a hell of a young man!

Ryan Kaminski donated $15.00 12/15/2012 Good luck and great effort!

Anonymous donated $10.00 12/15/2012

Alexandra Todorovic-Jones donated $15.00 12/15/2012 Congratulations Jacob on a great finish. Can't wait to see all the amazing things you will do next.

Angelina Burnett donated $10.00 12/15/2012

Anonymous donated $18.00 12/15/2012 Thank you to Jacob Tobia for your unique efforts on behalf of this wonderful organization. Good Luck!

Debbie Johnson donated $25.00 12/15/2012 Thank you for helping to make this world a better place, Jacob.

Anonymous donated $20.00 12/15/2012

Andrew Kragie donated $10.00 12/14/2012 Good luck on the bridge tomorrow! I'm proud of the work you're doing.

Madison Lever donated $15.00 12/14/2012 give 'em heel jacob!

robert gump donated $25.00 12/14/2012 You go, GURRRRRL! You make me proud and happy, even out here in Kansas!

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