Proud to Run opens applications for beneficiaries
Proud to Run ( PTR ) welcomes applications for beneficiaries of the 2015 Proud to Run 5k and 10k run/walk.
Over its 33 years, PTR has donated more than $350,000 to nonprofits around Chicago that serve the LGBTQ community. In 2014, it donated $30,000, in total, to our three beneficiaries: The Night Ministry, TPAN and About Face Theatre.
For a form, and to submit applications, contact info@proudtorun.org no later than Monday, Oct. 17, 2014.
A part of Chicago's LGBT Pride Week activities since 1982, PTR is an annual 10K run & 5K run/walk focused on celebrating pride in a healthy way and raising funds to support the greater Chicago area LGBTQI&A community. In 2013 they had a record turnout of more than 1,600 registrants. Overall, more than 2,200 people participated in last year's event by running, walking, volunteering and sponsoring.
The 10K and 5K races take place along Chicago's lakefront. PTR is a Chicago Area Runners Association and USA Track and Field certified event.
The 34th Annual PTR event will take place Saturday, June 27, 2015.
For those unfamiliar with Proud to Run, visit www.proudtorun.org .
Bucs host LGBT tailgate event
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers recently hosted an LGBT tailgate event in conjunction with Barefoot Wines and the You Can Play project, Outsports noted.
It's thought to be the first LGBT tailgate event organized in part by an NFL team. Wade Davis, former NFL player and current executive director for the You Can Play Project, said, "I would say, honestly, this is a revolutionary day, because most people don't think that sports and LGBT mix and I think that the Bucs are reframing that and debunking a lot of myths around sports and LGBT individuals."