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Back on our feet: Run for the Drop-In Center
A personal campaign sponsored by Chris Mosier
November 6, 2012 - December 12, 2012
On December 1, 2012, I will be running around the perimeter of Manhattan - approximately 32 miles (just over 50k) - to raise money and awareness for the Ali Forney Center and LGBT homeless youth.
Following Hurricane Sandy, the Ali Forney drop-in center in Chelsea was destroyed.
This is a terrible tragedy for the homeless LGBT youth served there. This space was dedicated to the most vulnerable kids, the thousands stranded on the streets without shelter, and was a place where they received food, showers, clothing, medical care, HIV testing and treatment, and mental health and substance abuse services. Basically a lifeline for LGBT kids whose lives are in danger.
LGBT youth represent as much as 40% of the homeless youth. Often they run away from home because of family conflict and then face overt discrimination when seeking alternative housing. LGBT homeless youth suffer higher rates of abuse and victimization. Ali Forney Center provides resources these kids can't safely get in other locations.
This is a cause close to my heart: As someone who has been rejected because of my identity, I could see a younger version of myself using the services Ali Forney provides. It is the responsibility of the community to look out for our youth. Please join me in taking care of homeless LGBT youth.
Please consider donating:
$50 - one dollar per kilometer I will run that day
$32 - one dollar per mile I will run that day
$12 - one dollar per month in the year
$4.50 - the cost of one fancy coffee
Donations between 11/26 - 12/1 will be entered in a raffle for great prizes from JackRabbit Sports, Empire Tri Club, and Aquaphor US.
http://www.jackrabbitsports.com/
http://www.facebook.com/JRabbitSports
http://www.empiretriclub.com
THANK YOU for the generous support from JackRabbit Sports and Empire Tri Club!
Donations Received
Rebecca Sykes donated $18.00
01/10/2013 |
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Justin Murty donated $25.00
12/04/2012 |
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Ryan Seher donated $10.00
12/01/2012 |
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Anne-Michelle Barrett donated $10.00
12/01/2012 Go Chris!!! So proud of you! |
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Andrew Quan donated $32.00
12/01/2012 Good luck Chris!! |
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Anonymous donated $500.00
12/01/2012 Good Luck! You can do it! Hope this registers before mile 1. |
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scott ryan donated $20.00
12/01/2012 Give em hell! |
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Nick Teich & Erika Sabbath donated $64.00
11/30/2012 Good luck Chris! (from a fellow "emerging LGBT leader" |
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Jim Trzaska donated $32.00
11/30/2012 |
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Robin Davidson donated $100.00
11/30/2012 You rock, Chris. |
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Robert Teich donated $100.00
11/30/2012 |
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Elizabeth-Ann Moss donated $32.00
11/30/2012 |
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RJ Williams donated $100.00
11/30/2012 Good luck, Chris! |
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Lyle Hanson donated $25.00
11/30/2012 |
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Christina Chala donated $12.00
11/30/2012 |
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Marissa Buie donated $32.00
11/29/2012 |
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Empire Tri Club donated $50.00
11/28/2012 Good Luck Chris! |
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Garrett Hoffman donated $12.00
11/28/2012 Good luck, pal :) |
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Deena Selenow donated $20.00
11/27/2012 |
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Claudia Brind-Woody donated $50.00
11/27/2012 Best wishes for much success! |
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