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2017 World OutGames Miami

Help Fund Scholarships to Offset Travel & Participation Costs for Global LGBTQI Athletes

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2017 World OutGames Miami

2017 World OutGames Miami

2017 World OutGames Miami

2017 World OutGames Miami

2017 World OutGames Miami

Help Fund Scholarships to Offset Travel & Participation Costs for Global LGBTQI Athletes

Help Fund Scholarships to Offset Travel & Participation Costs for Global LGBTQI Athletes

Help Fund Scholarships to Offset Travel & Participation Costs for Global LGBTQI Athletes

Help Fund Scholarships to Offset Travel & Participation Costs for Global LGBTQI Athletes

Justin Bell
Justin Bell
Justin Bell
Justin Bell
1 Campaign |
Miami, United States
$9,374 USD 15 backers
4% of $200,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

YOUR DONATION FUNDS GLOBAL SCHOLARSHIPS

As LGBTQI athletes from every corner of the world begin training in anticipation of the upcoming World OutGames Miami in 2017, many participants lack the financial resources to cover travel and participation costs. Your generosity will help propel the World OutGames Miami Outreach Fund – a scholarship program providing financial assistance to athletes from around the world who may otherwise not have the financial resources to attend World OutGames Miami. In additional to support for LGBTQI athletes, funds generated from this crowdfunding campaign will provide travel assistance to LGBTQI and allied activists and leaders who will participate in the Human Rights Conference and Cultural programs of the event.

ABOUT WORLD OUTGAMES MIAMI

When you bring together powerful elements – Sports, Culture and Human Rights – then add passionate and empowered people to the mix, you’ve got a force to be reckoned with. Place that blend in a vibrant, evolving and welcoming place like Miami, and prepare to change the world. 

Beginning May 26, 2017, World OutGames Miami brings all of this together for a 10-day event that will challenge athletes physically, stimulate attendees intellectually, and enliven guests emotionally.  World OutGames Miami will welcome more than 15,000 athletes and participants, who will compete and engage in more than 450 events!  That's more athletes and events than past Olympic Games, as showcased below:
While World OutGames Miami targets LGBTQI participants - the Games celebrates diversity and welcomes everyone to participate regardless of age, athletic ability, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, income or religion.

With your financial assistance, you'll enable the team of World OutGames Miami Volunteers to continue their planning and preparations, while executing outreach programs to invite LGBTQI participants from around the globe to attend this world-changing event!  For more details about how your contribution will be utilized, please see below.

SPORTS - Thousands of athletes will arrive to Miami in 2017 to challenge themselves physically.  Athletes will test the limits of their athletic ability and push the boundaries of creative expression.  And participants will feel more animated, exhilarated and alive than they ever have before.  World OutGames Miami will play host to more than 450 events across 30 sports disciplines including:

CULTURE - World OutGames Miami participants will immerse themselves in the warmest welcome they've ever felt - from a community that honors, respects and supports them.  And from a city that throws its arms around each participant and doesn't let go.  From a star-studded Open Ceremonies at one of Miami's world-famous stadiums, to various art exhibits, VIP events, a film festival and daily concerts, we guarantee - after a week with us - your heart will never be the same.

HUMAN RIGHTS - World OutGames Miami will do more than challenge the body and capture hearts of participants and spectators.  It will open minds with compelling and current insights about the LGBTQI community from international thought leaders during the World OutGames Miami Human Rights Conference.  This thee-day conference is positioned to change our world, and will take place May 26 through May 28, 2017.

VENUES - World OutGames Miami events will be hosted at numerous world-class sport and entertainment venues throughout Miami-Dade County, including numerous OutGames Villages strategically placed in close proximity to sporting and cultural venues.


WE NEED YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Your generosity will help fund the World OutGames Miami Outreach Fund – a scholarship program providing financial assistance to participants who may not have the financial resources to attend World OutGames Miami.

“Some of these athletes will be coming from as far away as Africa and Asia and they might not have all the funds necessary to make the trip to Miami,” said Bruce Townsend, chair of the Miami Beach-Miami Sports & Cultural League, which is the World OutGames Miami host organization. “We would hate to see an athlete lose out on participating or not gain a championship title due to lack of funds; therefore, the goal of the fundraising campaign is to provide assistance towards the costs of travel, passport & visa fees, lodging and meals. That way, the athletes can concentrate on training to be the best they can possibly be.”

Your financial gift will also enable World OutGames Miami to continue its global outreach program to ensure LGBTQI participants from every corner of the globe are invited to Miami.  Beginning this December, World OutGames Miami is deploying a global field marketing team consisting of 80 field marketing representatives in 48 countries.

    PERKS FOR YOU

    2017 World OutGames Miami is an Indiegogo Verified Nonprofit campaign. Your financial contributions to World OutGames Miami are tax deductible! Upon pledging your support, contributors will receive an email from Indiegogo's nonprofit payment processor confirming the tax-deductible status of your contribution.

    Pledges of every amount are greatly appreciated. Donation levels range from BRONZE at $25 to our CHAMPION'S CIRCLE at $25,000. You can see all perks listed in the right-hand column on this campaign page.

    Perks accumulate! For example, if you donate $500 (PLATINUM), you'll receive all perks associated with BRONZE, SILVER, GOLD and PLATINUM.

      OTHER WAYS YOU CAN HELP

      In addition to providing your financial support during this start-up phase of World OutGames Miami, we encourage you to get involved as a volunteer with World OutGames!  With more than 3,500 volunteers needed during the 10-day event, we need your support.  Please email us at miami@outgames.org for information regarding Volunteer opportunities.

      Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @OutGamesMiami.  And please share this campaign with friends, family and colleagues.  You can also follow this campaign by clicking the heart-shaped 'Follow' button underneath the video above - allowing you to receive updates throughout the duration of our 60-day campaign.

      Thank you for your support.  We can't wait to see you in #Miami2017!

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      BRONZE

      $25 USD
      As a BRONZE contributor, you’ll become a World OutGames Miami Insider, receiving our electronic newsletter to keep you informed on preparations for 2017, special events and must-know info!
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      December 2014
      1 claimed

      SILVER

      $50 USD
      As a SILVER contributor, you’ll receive BRONZE benefits, as well as: > One (1) World OutGames Miami Fan Pack, which includes a window cling, fan stickers; and > One (1) eFan Pack, which includes an electronic pack of social media banners and medals to show off your support of World OutGames Miami.
      Estimated Shipping
      January 2015
      2 claimed

      GOLD

      $100 USD
      As a GOLD contributor, you’ll receive SILVER benefits, as well as: > One (1) limited edition World OutGames Miami shirt. T-shirts will be available in both men's and women's cuts, sizes XS through XXL. Don’t worry, we’ll get your shirt size at a later date.
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      January 2015
      2 claimed

      PLATINUM

      $500 USD
      As a PLATINUM contributor, you’ll receive GOLD benefits, as well as: > Two (2) Collector’s Edition VIP Tickets to the World OutGames Miami Opening Ceremonies; and > Two (2) Collector’s Edition VIP Tickets to the World OutGames Miami Closing Ceremonies.
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      May 2017
      2 claimed

      DIAMOND

      $1,000 USD
      As a DIAMOND contributor, you’ll receive PLATINUM benefits, as well as: > One (1) beautifully crafted collector’s edition medal and display box commemorating the 2017 World OutGames Miami; and > Two (2) tickets to your choice of one (1) World OutGames Miami Preview Event leading up to 2017 (concerts, galas, VIP receptions, etc.).
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      June 2015
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      DELEGATE'S CIRCLE

      $2,500 USD
      Members of the DELEGATE'S CIRCLE will receive DIAMOND benefits, as well as: > Two (2) All Access VIP Passes for all 2017 World OutGames Miami events (including VIP receptions, sporting events, cultural events, Human Rights Conference and all sanctioned parties).
      Estimated Shipping
      May 2017
      1 claimed

      ADVOCATE'S CIRCLE

      $5,000 USD
      Members of the ADVOCATE'S CIRCLE, you’ll receive all benefits offered to DELEGATE’S CIRCLE members, as well as: > A unique opportunity to present World OutGames Miami medals to athletes during a sport competition medal presentation ceremony!
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      May 2017
      1 claimed

      FOUNDER'S CIRCLE

      $10,000 USD
      Members of the FOUNDER'S CIRLCE will receive all benefits offered to ADVOCATE’S CIRCLE members, as well as: > One (1) VIP Hospitality Suite for you and eleven (11) of your friends to enjoy the 2017 World OutGames Miami Opening Ceremonies. Your VIP Hospitality Suite will include gourmet lite bites and an open bar for you and your guests.
      Estimated Shipping
      May 2017
      0 out of 10 of claimed

      CHAMPION'S CIRCLE

      $25,000 USD
      Members of the CHAMPION'S CIRCLE will receive all the benefit offered to FOUNDER’S CIRCLE members, as well as: > Four (4) World OutGames Miami Opening Ceremonies Backstage Passes, which includes a personal meet and greet with the Opening Ceremonies headline entertainment!
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      May 2017
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