NFL donates $100k to Trevor Project on National Coming Out Day

[Lori Dee]

NFL donates $100k to Trevor Project on National Coming Out Day
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The Advocate - Trudy Ring
October 11 2024 6:45 PM EST

The National Football League is donating another $100,000 to the Trevor Project, gay former NFL player Carl Nassib announced Friday, National Coming Out Day.

In announcing the donation, he released this statement: "When I came out in 2021, it was important to me to let LGBTQ+ young people know that they are not alone. It has been an absolute honor to use my platform to shine a light on the Trevor Project's lifesaving services. The Trevor Project is near and dear to my heart, so it's especially meaningful to me that the NFL has renewed their $100K commitment to support the organization's mission to end suicide among LGBTQ+ young people."

Trevor Project CEO Jaymes Black added, "Since partnering over four years ago, the NFL has been steadfast in their commitment to fostering LGBTQ+ inclusion in sports, and we are beyond grateful for their generous donation this National Coming Out Day. When sports leagues like the NFL are vocal about supporting the Trevor Project's mission, it sends a clear message to LGBTQ+ young people that they are welcomed and accepted in athletic environments.

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  * The Trevor Project: Provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention
    services for LGBTQ+ youth. Call: 1-866-488-7386 or visit:
    https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

  * The Trevor Project's resources for parents and allies:
    https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/article/friends-family-support-systems-for-lgbtq-youth/