FL Fundraiser to Prevent LGBT Teen Suicide Gets a Surprising Supporter: Tim "I hate gay people" Hardaway? »
The Trevor Project, a national organization focused on crisis and suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth, is hosting the Lifeline Event Series, which will take place on September 20, 2009 from 7:00pm-10:00pm, at Halo Lounge, 1625 Michigan Avenue in Miami Beach. The Trevor Project operates the only accredited, nationwide, around-the-clock crisis and suicide prevention helpline for LGBTQ youth.
I am honored to be on the host committee with my husband, Commissioner Anthony Niedwiecki of Oakland Park, as well as other South Florida supporters of the important work that the Trevor Project does. It’s sure to be an amazing event for a great cause. The organization does such important and vital work for LGBTQ youth who might not have anywhere else to turn and I encourage everyone to attend.
The event has also gotten another, quite surprising, supporter: The Tim Hardaway Foundation, founded by Former Miami Heat guard Tim Hardaway, who in 2007 wrecked his post-basketball career by declaring on radio “I hate gay people.” Here’s the interview:
Much more after the jump…
