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This years beneficiary of the Dallas Fall Classic XIX is PFLAG Dallas, please visit their website at www.pflagdallas.org to get a better under­standing of what this great organization does for our community. Below is their mission statement:

 

Promoting the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons, their families and friends through:

 

· SUPPORT, to cope with an adverse society;

· EDUCATION, to enlighten an ill-informed public; and

· ADVOCACY, to end discrimination and to secure equal civil rights.

 

Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays provides opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation and gender identity, and acts to create a society that is healthy and respectful of human diversity

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Gay Games 2010 in Cologne

The biggest sports and cultural festival in the world will take place in Cologne from July 31 to August 7, 2010. Some 12,000 participants from more than 70 countries will converge for the Gay Games VIII Cologne 2010 and celebrate the principles of participation, inclusion and personal best.

The motto is “Be part of it!” And the invitation is open to everyone – regardless whether you are heterosexual or homosexual, male, female, transgender or transsexual, and regardless of religion, nationality, ethnic heritage, political convictions, athletic skills, physical capabilities, age or physical condition.

More information can be found at Gay Games Cologne 2010 and at the Dallas Fall Classic XIX Tournament Dallas

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