November 1, 2012
SF Gala Benefit to Help LGBTQ Youth of America
Mark Thompson READ TIME: 1 MIN.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - On November 10th, an amazing event will take place where various charitable partners will come together to show support for the youths of the LGBT community.
Party do-gooders-Reason to Party, The Trevor Project, and Artful Gentleman are partaking in the "Eyes Wide Open" benefit. This benefit will help support The Trevor Project effort.
The Trevor Project's mission is to end suicide among young members of the LGBTQ community-particularly ones who are emotionally, physically bullied, and harassed-by providing life-saving and life-affirming resources including a nationwide, 24/7 crisis intervention lifeline, digital community and advocacy/educational programs. These services create a safe, supportive and positive environment for everyone.
Well-known SF philanthropist group Reason to Party is the official host of this benefit for The Trevor Project, while featured fashion style makers Artful Gentleman will be providing that night's art installation, which is titled "Look Closer" and is strictly kept under wraps with a pledge to amaze attendees of the gala. The exhibition is curated and designed by Artful Gentleman co-founder Jake Wall and visionary photographer Kelly Puleio of the Kelly Puleio Photography.
Ultimately, the event's objective is to bring awareness for The Trevor Project's mission as well as garner donations for this noble cause-but to also provide the guests some wholesome fun while they are paying it forward.
Help LGBTQ teens and young adults who are in need of a helping hand.
Additional information:
-"Eyes Wide Open" benefit: http://trevorsfrtp.eventbrite.com/
-Reason to Party: http://www.reasontoparty.org/
-The Trevor Project: http://www.thetrevorproject.org/
-Artful Gentleman: http://www.artfulgentleman.com/
-Kelly Puleio Photography: http://www.kellypuleio.com/
A long-term New Yorker and a member of New York Travel Writers Association, Mark Thompson has also lived in San Francisco, Boston, Provincetown, D.C., Miami Beach and the south of France. The author of the novels WOLFCHILD and MY HAWAIIAN PENTHOUSE, he has a PhD in American Studies and is the recipient of fellowships at MacDowell, Yaddo, and Blue Mountain Center. His work has appeared in numerous publications.
