“We at Lambda Legal are deeply grateful to the Storm for their partnership and leadership.”Įarly in June, the Storm joined forces with other professional teams in Seattle to support a new gender-diverse toolkit created by the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) that looks to provide leaders involved in youth athletes programs across the state with appropriate language training to support transgender and non-binary young athletes. “In this time when LGBTQ+ rights-especially the rights of trans youth to play sports-is under attack in many states, it’s essential that fair-minded institutions take action to support those working for justice,” notes Kevin Jennings, CEO of Lambda Legal. Kudos to LL, and thanks to them for their leadership.” That’s what life is all about: creating positive change wherever you are on the field of play. “Their lawyers and staff are indefatigably fighting for equitable treatment for the LGBTQ+ community, especially the vulnerable trans youth population.
That’s why Lambda Legal is at the center of our Pride celebration this year,” said Ginny Gilder, co-owner of the Seattle Storm.
To expand our impact, we partner with and amplify the work of organizations and people who share our vision for change. “At the Storm, our collective heart beats in synch with our advocacy for social change. AT&T will add $5,000 to the total amount from the sales and the Storm front office will contribute an additional $1,500 gift. However, the merchandise sales revenue is not the sole source of financial contributions from the Storm’s Pride celebration.įorce 10 Hoops-the Seattle Storm’s all-female ownership group-will match up to $25,000 of the final amount raised by merchandise sales through the Storm Foundation and Force4Change. The Storm will launch a Pride merchandise line on June 11 and will donate proceeds from the sales to Lambda Legal-the largest national legal organization that advocates for the recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and everyone living with HIV through impact litigation, education and public policy work. Pride Night is an event under the Storm Force4Change platform, and will highlight advocacy and support of the transgender community-with special focus on its youth. SEATTLE - The Seattle Storm will host Pride Night presented by AT&T on Tuesday, June 22 as it takes on the Washington Mystics at Angel Of The Winds Arena in Everett, WA. Force4Change launches an exclusive Pride merchandise line with proceeds directed to Lambda Legal and Force 10 Ownership matching up to $25,000