Rafters Tame River To Support Center
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Smiling camp guides, two-man tents, gas lanterns to light the path—Rapid Quest, the Center’s new river rafting fundraiser, was like a “summer camp” weekend for adults with the adventurous spirits of kids.
For the 80 adventurers who together raised more than $115,000, Rapid Quest was an unforgettable weekend experience. Each participant paid for his or her trip and raised at least $1,000.
In the mornings, rafters were kick-started with a hearty breakfast before riding the rapids of the American River in the lower part of the Sierra Nevada east of Sacramento. Afternoons were spent playing volleyball and horseshoes, napping under a shade tree on the river bank, or sunning on the private beach.
Just before nightfall, everyone gathered for a supper feast featuring local micro brew beer
and other libations—all to a score provided by live musicians.
“This was an amazing experience
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for everyone,” says event organizer and Center board member Tad Brown.
“This group of people dove right into this adventure and the quest to support our community through their tenacious fundraising efforts.”
At the end of the weekend, and just like those “summer camp” memories, new friends had been made and old friends had reconnected.
Check out the photo gallery to see more pictures from Rapid Quest. |
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Emphasizing activism, leadership and community involvement, the ‘Hot Issue’ of Frontiers sizzles with Angelenos “who redefine what’s hot.”
Among the 25 community superstars listed, three have ties to the Center: Allison Moon, Christoph Babka and Dave O’Brien.
The “delightfully free spirited” Moon is honored for her devotion to the arts and her work to give stellar upcoming artists a forum at the Advocate and Gochis Galleries.
“Community motivator” Babka serves as chair of the Center’s Young Professionals Council. Babka urges young LGBT people to get involved in the community and to support the YPC’s efforts by becoming YPC Advocates.
Filmmaker O’Brien, named Outfest’s Outstanding Emerging Talent for his documentary
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