From the Bakersfield PFLAG Facebook page:
When Andrew McIntosh was a senior and co-captain of the lacrosse team at SUNY College at Oneonta, he came out to his coach and teammates. McIntosh bravely gave a face and voice to gay athletes while his fellow lacrosse players redefined sportsmanship.
To read the NEW YORK TIMES Article about Andrew’s experience, copy and past the link below into your browser:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/09/sports/09oneonta.html
In addition to our speaker, we will have our regular support groups.
PFLAG Bakersfield is proud to help our friends at Bakersfield’s AIDS Project, Ricky’s Retreat! If you are planing to attend this meeting, please consider bringing an item of hygiene to help Ricky’s Retreat clients. Donations of TOOTHPASTE, TOOTHBRUSHES, SOAP, LOTION, SHAVING CREAM are all greatly appreciated!
Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011 at 7 PM
Location: The First Congregational Church, 5 Real Rd. in Bakersfield (corner of Stockdale Hwy.and Real Rd)
