Professional rugby star and much-beloved straight ally Ben Cohen announces his tour to fight bullying and homophobia is coming to the United States!
Here are his US tour dates:
Atlanta with Atlanta Bucks Thursday 19th May – Sunday 22nd May
New York with Gotham Knights Sunday 22nd May (Eve) – Tuesday 24th May (Morn)
Washington DC with Renegades Tuesday 24th (eve) – Thursday 26th May
Seattle with Magnitude and Seattle Quake Friday 27th – Sunday 29th May
Cohen’s tour site states, “There are a variety of events being planned from ‘Beer with Ben’ evenings to black tie events, coaching sessions and school visits. The aim of all of these events is to raise awareness of the issues concerned and to also raise funds for the Foundation.”
“One of the beneficiairies from the first tour will be GLSEN. The Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network is the leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe schools for all students. Established in 1990, GLSEN envisions a world in which every child learns to respect and accept all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. GLSEN seeks to develop school climates where difference is valued for the positive contribution it makes to creating a more vibrant and diverse community.
“The tour starts in the UK on 8th April 2011 through a ‘Beer with Ben’ evening hosted by the Village Spartans in Manchester. It then moves on to an evening in London with Kings Cross Steelers at a similar event before flying out to USA on 19th May to work with Atlanta Bucks, Gotham Knights, Washington Renegades and finishes up at the Magnitude Rugby Tournament in Seattle.”
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