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Charities
Thanks for dropping by our web site. Pattaya for many years has
deservedly had the reputation of being something of a gay Mecca for
tourists from all over the world. Also, events such as street
parties, gay sports days and Mr & Miss contests have long been a
popular tradition here. In November 2000, following the
initiative of local businessman Jim Lumsden, a committee began the
mammoth task of organizing the First Pattaya Gay Festival in which
all gay and gay friendly businesses could be as involved as they
wished. Now four years on and with 10 million baht
raised that little initiative has grown out of all proportion and
the reputation of PGF Events, from dinners to street parties, means
it has become a 'must do' in most Asian Gay Travellers diary.
Luckily for them, there are Events throughout the year and they are
listed on this site either as PGF Committee or Member Venue and
run events, all are great fun and worthy of consideration.
The year long party culminates in a parade of floats each December
1st, World Aids Day. Pattaya City and the PGF join forces to parade
and drive home the Safe Sex messages of the current AIDS/HIV world
we live in. This is surrounded by a huge program of Final
Events over a four day period each year. From the 10 million
baht raised to date the main benefactor has been the Heartt 2000
Charity, an AIDS related organisation here in Pattaya and the Naklua
Drug Rehabilitation Centre as well as other well known local
Charities. One of the most satisfying aspects of the fund raising
has been how both gay and non-gay people work together to improve
the life chances of many Thai sufferers in the locality.
The volunteers and participants also have a great deal of fun along
the way at high quality social events.
This year once again the nominated charities are Heartt 2000 and
other local charities. Incidentally, Heartt 2000(Help Ensure Aids
Rescue In Thailand Together) is run by French Doctor Philippe Seur
and he has already helped hundreds of AIDS sufferers, principally by
diagnosing and purchasing, as cheaply as possible, the life saving
drugs which people in the western world would take for granted.
Many of us who knows Dr Philippe's work will confirm the
tremendous value of Heartt 2000's contribution to the health of the
community, which is becoming widely acknowledged by The City
Council, Rotary and many more.
Finally, don't forget that the Pattaya Gay Festival 2004 is already
underway BUT we still need Sponsor Members.
You can help by clicking on the Membership Support PGF link above, joining our
private mailing list for Newsletters or by attending PGF Events,
which are held throughout the year to raise funds for the charities.
Large or small Donations are always welcome, see a Committee Member
or email us direct.
Enjoy the year
actively in a good cause!
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