Report: Gay Games generated $6.8M
The Gay Games that took place in Cleveland, Ohio, last summer generated $120,000 for the Gay Games LGBT Legacy Fund at the Cleveland Foundation and $27,000 for the Gay Community Endowment Fund of the Akron Community Foundation, Crain's Cleveland Business reported.
The report was issued in conjunction with a panel discussion, "2014 Gay Games Lessons and Legacies" held at the City Club of Cleveland. "Lessons and Legacies" revealed that the games generated $6.8 million in revenue. Gay Games 9 had an estimated economic impact of $52.1 million on Northeast Ohio.
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Sports Hall of Fame noms due March 1
The National Gay and Lesbian Sports Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the Class of 2015.
Nominees can be gay or lesbian individuals; organizations that have made tremendous strides in recognizing gay and lesbian athletes; or individual allies.
Nominations are due March 1; see www.gayandlesbiansports.com .