Arts & Entertainment
Demi Lovato’s GLAAD fundraiser raises thousands of dollars in hours
The singer has raised the targeted goal for donations
Demi Lovato (Screenshot courtesy of YouTube)
Demi Lovato started a Facebook fundraiser to raise money for GLAAD and within a few hours the fundraiser had reached beyond its targeted goal.
“I’m celebrating Pride by raising money for GLAAD, an organization that has been fighting for LGBTQ+ inclusion and justice since 1985,” Lovato posted on Twitter.
I’m celebrating Pride by raising money for GLAAD, an organization that has been fighting for LGBTQ+ inclusion and justice since 1985. Join me here: https://t.co/ishF4PegOv pic.twitter.com/M6eAXO6OIg
— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) June 26, 2018
The initial goal was to raise $5,000 but within a few hours the fundraiser had received $7,500. Now, the goal has been set to $30,000 and has received more than $14,000 in donations.
GLAAD honored Lovato with the Vanguard Award in 2016 which was presented to her by her friend Nick Jonas. Lovato revealed in her documentary “Demi Lovato: Simply Complicated” that she is attracted to both men and women.
Lovato also recently opened up to her fans about her struggles with sobriety on her new track “Sober.” In the song, Lovato reveals a recent relapse. The singer has discussed her issues with addiction, bipolar disorder and an eating disorder in the past.
Donate to Lovato’s fundraiser here.
Celebrate the start of Pride month at the Queer Magic Dance Party at the Black Cat on Saturday, June 6. Doors open at 9 p.m.
There will be pole performances and demonstrations, a free photo booth with glitter bar, a queer vendor market, tarot readings by Skye Marinda Tarot, a drag performance by Sapphica, and dancing to a blend of smooth R&B, Afrobeats, hip-hop and pop by Slammer & Saba. Tickets are $20 at the door or $15 (plus fees) in advance, purchased here.
Local queer journalists will celebrate Pride this weekend at the annual NLGJA-DC Pride Happy Hour event at Trade (1410 14th St., N.W.) on Saturday, June 6, 3-5 p.m. Admission is free.Â
Out & About
DC Front Runners Pride Run 5K set for Saturday
Annual event held at historic Congressional Cemetery
The 14th annual DC Front Runners’ Pride 5K run/walk is set for Saturday, June 6 at historic Congressional Cemetery. The race starts and ends at the cemetery (1801 E St., S.E.) and passes through scenic D.C., along the Anacostia River trail and the fields at RFK campus. Registration ends Friday at 11:59 p.m.
Runners can pick up their race packets on Saturday from 7-8:30 a.m. at Congressional Cemetery; the race begins at 9 a.m.
The fee to run the 5K in person is $65 ($35 for those under age 20). Proceeds benefit local LGBTQ nonprofits, including Thrive DC, Wanda Alston Foundation, Blade Foundation, Ainsley’s Angels, SMYAL, and Team DC. Visit DCFrontRunners.org for more information.
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