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Local Chapters Launched in New Orleans, Portland, & South Florida
The OUT Foundation is launching local nonprofit chapters in New Orleans, LA, Portland, ME, and South Florida to further its mission to remove the barriers that block LGBTQ+ individuals’ access and participation in fitness, health, and wellness.
Join Us for The Huddle on October 16th
Join us on Friday, October 16th at 3pm EDT for The Huddle on Yahoo Sports, presented in partnership with Athlete Ally! We’ll be part of a series of inspiring discussions on LGBTQI+ inclusion and the current state of athlete activism moderated by journalist Kate Fagan.
Guest Blog: Louie Fuentes
Coming out is a gift nobody should take away from you and you should feel no pressure to do it. If you find yourself in the same situation I was in, remember that when you’re coming out, your parents come out, too.
OUTAthlete Program Now Accepting Applications
Applications are now open for the OUTAthlete Program, and interested applicants are encouraged to apply at iamout.org/outathlete before the October 31, 2020 deadline. Preference will be given to applicants who live in the Greater New England, Louisiana, and South Florida areas.
OUTAthlete Bria Brown-King Shares Experiences Being an Intersex Athlete
Bria Brown-King (pronouns: she/they) identifies as a queer, intersex, masculine presenting black person. Bria is a new CrossFit athlete, thanks to a scholarship they received from The OUT Foundation.
OUTAthletics to Host Virtual 5K in November
OUTAthletics is the world’s largest international initiative for bringing together LGBTQ+ athletes and allies to sweat for a cause in a safe, inclusive fitness environment, and we are excited to announce our first ever Virtual 5K on Sunday, November 8, 2020 to raise money for our programs supporting the LGBTQ+ community.
The OUT Foundation Welcomes New Executive Director
Beginning this August, Founder, Will Lanier, will be transitioning to a new role as Chief Mission Officer for the organization, and former Associate Director, Eddie Plata, will now serve as the Executive Director.
Guest Blog: Ava Grace
I wish I had all the answers to bring more trans women into CrossFit. No, the community is not perfect, but we deserve to feel welcome in a fitness community that is so often described as “welcoming to everyone.” There are truly supportive gyms and members out there who will prove that— The OUT Foundation’s inclusive gym finder is a great place to start.