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The Gay Games Scholarship Program is already sending 34 gay and lesbian athletes to this year’s games, but is still in need of funds to send a further 10 underprivileged participants to the event.
The Federation of Gay Games has a shortfall of £13,500 to support 10 athletes from Mexico, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Pakistan and the Philippines. This shortfall has lead to a heartfelt plea to the LGBT community at large to dig deep and contribute to this worthwhile cause.
Paul Oostenbrug, the co chair of the scholarship program said “Many of these athletes face challenges that most of us will never experience. “Where being openly gay or lesbian can risk life or limb, participating in the Gay Games may seem like a luxury. But the experience is extremely moving for them, and offers our scholarship athletes a chance to learn how the LGBT sports movement can be a vehicle for change in their own community. Without a full scholarship, participation would be impossible.
“We ask that everyone with the ability to donate make a contribution this holiday season,” said Oostenbrug. “$30 pays for one night’s housing. $250 covers one person’s participation fees, and $1,600 will fully sponsor one athlete.”
The money donated will go toward the financial support for the travel, housing, registration fees and a daily allowance for the week at the Games. For more information please visit http://www.gaygames.com/en/donate/.
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