‘Water-soluble’ fundraiser
by Matt | September 11th, 2008 |
The 30-year-old owner of Boy Butter Lubricants (haha) swam a solo marathon across the St. Lawrence River at Cape Vincent, NY to Wolf Island in Canada and back, a round-trip distance of almost 6 miles, in order to raise money for SAGE, or Seniors Active in a Gay Environment. SAGE is an LGBT organization devoted to serving the needs of LGBT senior citizens.
“I have been volunteering for the elderly for a couple of years now, it is incredibly important socially and personally rewarding as well,” Eyal Feldman said in a press release. “It is amazing to help others in such a direct and intimate way, such social contacts and services are simply vital for the elderly. By combining my two loves, swimming and volunteer work I am able to create an exciting worthwhile adventure.”
The Swim took place at Lazy Acres in Cape Vincent NY on Sunday September 9th 2008 at 9:15 am and was completed at 12:45 pm. For video of the swim please visit: http://boybutter.blogspot.com/
More information about SAGE is available at www.sageusa.org.
Matt, 22, is an LGBT journalist, activist and youth advocate currently living and working in Charlotte, N.C., where he serves as the Editor of Q-Notes, the Carolinas' LGBT news source. A native of Winston-Salem, N.C., Matt attended the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and is still continuing to pursue his bachelors degree. He is the Owner & Editor of InterstateQ.com and has been active in LGBT advocacy work since the age of 14.
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