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Indianapolis, October 11, 2004-- Indiana Youth Group (IYG), an organization advocating for and serving lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth in Indiana, announces its First Annual Phantom Run "scheduled" for Friday, November 26, 2004.
IYG’s Phantom Run is believed to be the first event of its kind in Indianapolis: a "run" to raise money for the organization, without a physical race actually taking place. Funds raised will help continue the important work IYG does for the gay youth of central Indiana. "This event is a great morale and community builder," s
ays Lydi Davidson, IYG Executive Director. "Not only does this allow the people of Indianapolis to participate in a great ‘road race’ at their own speed and skill level, it also allows each individual to determine what place they will finish, but the funds it raises will allow us to actively continue our programs."
For a registration fee of $25, "Phantom runners" will receive a t-shirt. For an additional fee, "runners" can select the place they would like to finish: $20 for "New World Record;" $15 for a first-place; $10 for a second-place; or $5 for a third-place finish.
"Official" race results will be sent to each "runner." Participants are encouraged to show off Phantom race results to their friends, family members, co-workers, and other "runners". IYG hopes to begin an annual tradition of this no-race race.
Registration forms are available on line at www.indianayouthgroup.org, or by calling 317-541-8726. Forms and fees are due by November 12, 2004. T-shirts (available in sizes small to 4 XL) and race results will be available two weeks later. For more information, contact IYG.
IYG is a non-profit organization serving the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth in Indiana. It is one of Central Indiana’s leading providers of services to LGBT youth ages 12 to 20.
The IYG mission is to provide a safe place, confidential environment, youth development programs and support services which foster personal strength and wellness among self-identified lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people.
IYG advocates on their behalf in schools, on the streets, and in the community.
Publicly and privately funded, Indiana Youth Group serves over 180 youths each month. For more information, go to www.indianayouthgroup.org.
