380, Some Stars Included, Turn Out for LGBT Youth

by Paul Schindler
Gay City News

At a June 30 dinner at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Columbus Circle, the Trevor Project, a non-profit that operates the only nationwide, around-the-clock suicide prevention helpline for gay and questioning youth, raised nearly $175,000 to support its programs. In addition to the helpline, the group, on its website, offers a confidential resource, "Dear Trevor," through which youth can ask questions about sexual orientation and identity issues, and provides lifesaving information for parents and educators in identifying and assisting potentially suicidal youth.

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Ohio Stonewall Democrats May 5th Wine Tasting

Columbus - Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner keynotes the 10th Anniversary Wine Tasting; live entertainment, cinco de mayo themed snacks, several wines to taste, elected officials, candidates, and lots of fun. All we need to make it a perfect event is YOU!

Location: East Village - 630 North High Street
When: 5:30 PM
Ends: 8:00 PM

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Partner remembers Doctor's Hospital shooting victim, Leslie Harris

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM)- Keith Cavender describes his last moment with his co-worker and life-partner Leslie Harris.
"He gave me a kiss and said I love you and I told him I love you back. And those were the last words we ever had."

"He was very nurturing, very caring and very loving. He was fun and outgoing type with a bubbly personality. Even if it was a bad day, he made the staff have fun," says Cavender.
"He shot the first nurse. He said you're the one who killed my mother and he shot him. Les took off down the hall to secure the elevator, but instead of him being on the elevator, he was behind the wall and he turned and shot him in the heart," he added.

Cavendar says, Les died right in his arms.

"He not only took away someone very special to me, but a very special co-worker, a very talented co-worker," added Cavender.

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