More than 1,000 images in new 4-color Book
The excitement and joy of the 2006 Gay Games in Chicago are captured in a new 208-page 4-color glossy photo soft-cover book available online from the web site www.lulu.com. The book features more than 1,000 images of the sports, culture and ceremonies of Gay Games VII, which were held July 15-22, 2006.
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Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Saturday, September 15, 2007
Gay Games VIII Cologne Promotional Video
Between July 31st and August 7th in 2010 the Gay Games VIII will take place in Cologne, Germany. Thousand of international participants from all over the world are expected to take part in this sport and cultural event. Participant figures are reaching almost Olympic size.
Thursday, September 6, 2007
David Kopay gives $1 million
David Kopay gives $1 million to UW Q Center endowment
Gay Games Ambassador Dave Kopay is leaving $1 million to the University of Washington Q Center as a legacy donation. This will ensure that the Q Center remains active and helps LGBT students in financial need a way to complete education goals at the University of Washington. David Kopay was an amazing player at UW and he wanted a way to thank the UW for what the experience gave him in life. He continues to be a hero.
Here is the Seattle Times article:
Here is the Seattle Gay News article:
Wikipedia David Kopay Biography:
Gay Games Ambassador Dave Kopay is leaving $1 million to the University of Washington Q Center as a legacy donation. This will ensure that the Q Center remains active and helps LGBT students in financial need a way to complete education goals at the University of Washington. David Kopay was an amazing player at UW and he wanted a way to thank the UW for what the experience gave him in life. He continues to be a hero.
Here is the Seattle Times article:
Here is the Seattle Gay News article:
Wikipedia David Kopay Biography:
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
New issue of Participate!
Newsletter of the Federation of Gay Games - Volume IV Issue 1
Topics include:
- San Francisco Hosts 25th Anniversary in October - Join Us!
- AT&T, ORBITZ AND THE BOB ROSS FOUNDATION LEAD SPONSORS OF 25th ANNIVERSARY LEGACY WEEKEND
- NEW MEMBERSHIP ASSEMBLY MEETS IN OCTOBERBoard restructuring enables increased participation at all levels
- IGLFA BECOMES FIRST LGBT SPORTS GROUP TO HOLD INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS IN SOUTH AMERICA
- SEND US YOUR PHOTOS AND STORIES!
We're looking for photos from past Gay Games – especially I, II and III – for our 25th anniversary celebration and future Gay Games promotion. - CHICAGO GAY GAMES COMMEMORATIVE BOOK COMES OUT SEPTEMBER 2007
- GAMES COLOGNE NEWS -- GAY GAMES VIII WILL BE GREAT
- Pre-Registration for Gay Games VIII is open now!
- GAY GAMES VII PARTICIPANT SATISFACTION SURVEY
Saturday, September 1, 2007
Fund Raising Success
Seattle Frontrunners hosted the 24th annual Run and Walk with Pride on June 23, 2007 with the help and support of Team Seattle. Team Seattle Board Members Kelly Stevens and Robby Davis, and Tim Murphy agreed to do the fundraising and promotion to the greater LGBT community in Seattle. 2007 Run and Walk with Pride had a 17 year record number of runners and walkers and raised the most money in 24 years. Half of the proceeds were given to Lambert House and half to Team Seattle. Partnership in fund-raising works! The money for Team Seattle is designated for international sports support, including Gay Games VIII Cologne.