Friend, it has been my honor to be a part of the GLAAD family for years now. I know that when there is a threat to LGBTQ people anywhere, GLAAD is the organization that will always fight back, will always be in our corner. That’s why the Ariadne Getty Foundation is matching every gift toward GLAAD’s end-of-year fundraising campaign -- including, I hope, the gift you’ll make today, friend. Will you make a gift right now to support this wonderful organization?

I am blessed to be the parent of two wonderful LGBTQ children. When I found out both of my kids were part of the LGBTQ community, I felt so much love -- but also fear for the discrimination that they could face, and that all LGBTQ people can face in our society.  

That’s where GLAAD comes in.  

No matter who is in trouble, no matter how big the challenge, GLAAD always fights back. I consider it my responsibility and my greatest joy to work with GLAAD to help create a society where all LGBTQ people can be loved, accepted, and treated equally exactly the way they are.  

In the past three years, we have seen our President attack basic civil rights for LGBTQ people. To announce with a tweet that trans people cannot serve in the military, to support harmful “conversion therapy” that endangers LGBTQ children, to dismantle Obama-era workplace protections against discrimination, and so much more -- more than 120 attacks in total. None of this is acceptable to me. I am committed to fighting back for my kids and for all LGBTQ people. Friend, today, I am asking you to join me. 

I hope you’ll give what you can to help GLAAD reach its $200,000 end-of-year goal, and it will be my personal honor to match every single dollar. Friend, I am so grateful we are in this fight together, because together is the only way we will win: 

Thank you so much, and wishing a joyous holiday season to you and your family. 

Warmly, 

Ariadne Getty