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Spring Newsletter
This June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month! We're thrilled to share the latest Unmatched news with you since our January newsletter. Some big updates:
Our Field Day on June 12 is almost here! Free tickets are still available: LGBTQ+ youth, allies, friends, family, and volunteers should RSVP on our Eventbrite.
In anticipation of the field day, and to gear up for our launch planned for this Fall, our GoFundMe Fundraiser is now live! We've raised $700 of our $2000 goal. We're asking for donations of $10-$25 dollars, if you can give.
It's almost Pride Month, and the US is at 50% adult vaccinations, which means, we're tabling at an event near you! If you'd like us to come out and table at an event or get-together near you, please share the lead and come hang out!
Announcing...Unmatched's New Logo
We are thrilled to announce our new logo by renowned Baltimore artist/designer, Michael Owen. Unmatched Athlete is all about encouraging LGBTQ+ youth visibility in sports; we are honored that Michael was able to develop a logo mark that reads as energetic, fun and stylish!
Baltimore-area Org Announces Sports Field Day For LGBTQ+ Youth
Unmatched Athlete, a new Maryland area non-profit, announces its pre-launch event, a LGBTQ+ Youth Sports Field Day. The free event will be held at UA House at Fayette, on Saturday, June 12th, 2021 from 1pm to 3pm. LGBTQ+ youth and allies ages 5-18, families and friends are welcome to attend. Activities will include a KanJam frisbee tournament and soccer drills for youth and adults to play and have fun. Due to COVID-19, only 50 people will be allowed to attend. The public is invited to RSVP at https://unmatchedathlete.org/rsvp and $10 suggested donation is requested.
Focus Groups Update
Thanks to those who joined us at the Focus Group for Parents yesterday. Eight people joined us on the call, so a nice turn-out for an intimate discussion. We've copied five of our key questions onto our Facebook page: Feel free to comment on each with your thoughts.
Please stay tuned for our regular seasonal e-newsletter and if you haven't already, please consider sharing our Call for Volunteers and Call for Board Members on social media.
Call for Volunteers
Unmatched Athlete is looking for volunteers to help us run events when we launch. Help us organize pick-up games and possible fitness activities! Areas for which we will appreciate volunteers include but are not limited to the following.
LGBTQ+ Youth Sports Focus Groups Feb. 2021
This February, Unmatched Athlete will conduct virtual focus groups for parents and youths in the Baltimore-DC corridor who are interested in LGBTQ+ Youth Sports. Please join us to:
Share your experiences playing, competing or watching sports;
Describe your school’s attitude towards LGBTQ+ people and students; and
Give your thoughts on Unmatched Athlete’s proposed events.
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