Human Rights
Campaign to sponsor 2006 Chicago Gay Games

Organizers of the 2006 Chicago Gay Games said Wednesday that the Human Rights Campaign will become a global sponsor of the event. Gay Games VII Sports & Cultural Festival will take place July 15-22, 2006, in Chicago. "People say that the fight for equality is a marathon. The Gay Games brings that to life," said Joe Solmonese, HRC president. "Our goal is equality. Like any athlete knows, the harder you work, the closer you are to reaching your objective. As we look back at our progress since the 1994 New York Gay Games, we mark the return of the games to the United States with an even stronger commitment to the future fight. HRC is proud to play a partner role in helping the Gay Games change the world for the better." Added Tracy Baim, co-vice chair of the Chicago Games Inc. board of directors: "Though our methods may differ, our goals are the same--a world free of bigotry where everyone can be safe at work, home, and at play. Beyond sports, culture, and social events, at its heart the Gay Games are an effort at social change. HRC will help us achieve that mission." (Advocate.com)