Arts & Entertainment
Canadian figure skater Eric Radford says he’s ‘lucky’ he’s not Adam Rippon
the out athlete has received messages from closeted men inspired by his story
Eric Radford (Photo courtesy of Instagram)
Canadian figure skater Eric Radford is sympathizing with Adam Rippon’s feud with Vice President Mike Pence.
In an interview with TMZ, Radford notes that he’s “lucky” he has a more accepting political atmosphere compared to Rippon. Radford says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau even personally called himself and his figure skating partner Meagan Duhamel.
“I feel very lucky that I’m not Adam and I don’t have to deal with that whole political side of things. Since I won my gold medal I got a call from our prime minister and he tweeted Meagan and I on our individual and bronze medal. He’s been so supportive and kind and nice,” Radford says.
Radford, who announced he will now retire, went on to say that closeted gay men have reached out to him to share that his Olympic story has inspired them.
“I give all of my support to Adam and everything that he’s doing. I’ve gotten some really touching messages from other men who aren’t out and have told me that just hearing my story has helped make them feel a little better and has helped support them in a small way,” Radford says.
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(Washington Blade photos by Daniel Truitt)
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Blade Foundation to host fundraiser in Rehoboth on Sept. 12
Mayor-elect Stewart, state Rep. Snyder-Hall to give remarks
The Washington Blade Foundation will host a fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 12 in Rehoboth Beach featuring remarks from Rehoboth’s Mayor-elect Susan Stewart and Delaware state Rep. Claire Snyder-Hall.
The Foundation funds fellowships for aspiring queer journalists and enterprise journalism projects.
The event will be held at a private home in Rehoboth. Tickets are $100 and include open bar from Diego’s, catered appetizers from the Blue Moon, entertainment, guest speakers, and an auction. Tickets are available here.
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