GLAAD

Dear Friend,

I wanted to personally reach out to you today, on National Coming Out Day.

As we celebrate the courage it takes to live openly and authentically, I’m reminded of my own coming out and how crucial community is. I know how much you care about creating a kinder, more accepting world for LGBTQ people, which is why I wanted to make sure the email below didn't get lost in your inbox.

This pledge is a simple promise to wear purple on Spirit Day and stand with LGBTQ youth, but its message is profound. For every young person taking the brave step to come out, knowing that a massive community of people has their back can make all the difference.

This National Coming Out Day, will you take a moment to show your support and join us?

Thank you for standing with us.

Warmly,

Cody Vermillion
Vice President of Individual Giving
GLAAD

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From: GLAAD <[email protected]>
Date: Thu, Oct 2, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Subject: LGBTQ youth need you right now.
To: <[email protected]>

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Dear Friend,

This has been a relentless year for LGBTQ youth.

Nearly 70% feel unsafe at school, almost half were bullied in the last year, and 90% say their well-being is negatively impacted by the current political climate. This isn't just data—it's the daily reality for young people facing book bans that erase their stories and seeing LGBTQ hate speech protections rolled back online.

They need to know they are not alone. They need to see we have their backs.

This Spirit Day, let's show up in a massive wave of support. Take the pledge to go purple on Thursday, October 16th, and commit to speaking out against bullying and discrimination.

It only takes a minute to send a powerful message of solidarity and hope. Let’s make sure every young person feels seen, heard, and safe.

Take the Spirit Day pledge today.