Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Lola walks for Stonewall
Local drag artist Lola Lasagne aka Stephen Richards will be donning his high heels, putting a bit of lippy on and maybe even wearing a new frock to walk on this years Stonewall Equality Walk. This is Stephen’s first time on the walk. He said:
“The work Stonewall does is very important. The proceeds from this years walk will go to help fund ‘FIT’ a video that tackles issues surrounding homophobic bullying in schools. I can’t think of a better project to support. I was bullied at school and I am happy to do anything that helps tackle this issue."
“If the weather is good I will do it in drag if not I will wear my baseball cap and trainers.”
To sponsor Lola go to: www.justgiving.com/stephenrichards1
The walker who raises the most sponsorship will receive a luxury weekend for two in Paris, including business-class travel on Eurostar, two nights stay in a luxury hotel and £250 spending money!
This year's walk starts from the Royal Pavilion Gardens on Sunday, May 3. Celebrity walkers include Amy Lamé, former Deputy Assistant Police Commissioner of the Met. and star of 'I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here', Brian Paddick and Mr Gay UK.
Walkers and their friends are invited to meet from midday for a pre-walk picnic. Then it’s on your toes for a warm-up with a difference before the 10km walk kicks off at 2pm.
Registration for the walk is just £10 (free for children under 12 when accompanied by an adult). Stonewall is encouraging all participants to bring along their families this year to enjoy the day.
Walkers receive a goodie bag, special commemorative T-shirt and a glass of bubbly or a soft drink for kids once they’ve crossed the finishing line at the end-of-walk party.
Last year’s Brighton Equality Walk raised more than £35,000.
The profits from this years walk will go towards funding a DVD of 'Fit', a play aimed at 11-14 year olds, that tackles the issue of homophobic bullying in schools. Stonewall want to send a copy of the DVD to every school in the country.
To register now go www.equalitywalk.org.uk
or contact: The Equality Walk team on 020 7593 2294 or equalitywalk@stonewall.org.uk
For more information about Stonewall go to: www.stonewall.org.uk
