Gay Games 11 - LGBT National Help Center

Hello everyone!

I will be competing in track & field at the next edition of the Gay Games, held in Guadalajara (and Hong Kong) from November 3-11 of 2023! I will be running in support of and with support from the LGBT National Help Center. I hope to gain your support via donation. More information on everything below!

1. What are the Gay Games? How can I participate or attend as a spectator?

Info on Guadalajara 2023: https://gggdl2023.org/en (Link to register found here)

Gay Games FAQs: https://gaygames.org/FAQs

2. Who is the sponsoring organization? What do they do?

The LGBT National Help Center provides vital care and aid to the LGBTQIA+ community through our free and anonymous peer-support programs and national hotlines. Our highly trained LGBTQIA+ volunteers answer the call through our youth, senior, and all-ages national hotlines providing support to those with concerns on sexuality and gender identity and expression, including coming out issues, bullying, discrimination, isolation, fear and anxiety, relationships, HIV/AIDs questions, suicide prevention and much more. Through our one-to-one online chat, individuals who may not feel comfortable on the phone can find a safe space to focus on their concerns with a caring volunteer. Our adult moderator-led youth chatrooms allow young people a space to be themselves, find community, and find ways to grow and find pride in themselves. Our LGBTnearMe.org, is the largest and most comprehensive resource database of LGBTQIA+ listings in the world, allowing for greater connection within the community. All of our programs are focused on allowing individuals in our community to grow and thrive.

Main programs:

LGBT National Hotline: [phone redacted]

National Youth Talkline: [phone redacted] (ages 25 and younger)

National Senior Hotline: [phone redacted] (ages 50 and older)

National Coming Out Support Hotline: [phone redacted]

One-to-one Chat: www.LGBThotline.org/chat

Youth Chatrooms: www.LGBThotline.org/youthchatrooms

Database: www.LGBTnearMe.org

Web: www.LGBThotline.org

Email: [email redacted]

4. What is my donation used for?

Rough Budget Breakdown:

Registration for both parties - $600

Travel - $1500

Lodging - $1000

Gear - $500

Food, Entertainment & Souvenirs - $1200

Sponsor Goal - $1200

Regardless of whether the fundraising goal is met, the LGBT National Help Center will earn 20% of the proceeds. If we raise more than our goal, or I save money out of the budget, the organization earns the surplus.

No raffles, sweepstakes, giveaways, or promotions are offered in exchange for any donations made to this fundraiser.