Harrah's Foundation supports GLAAD's cause with a donation of $150,000
LAS VEGAS, April 21 /PRNewswire/ -- The Harrah's Foundation is the
presenting sponsor of the 19th Annual GLAAD Media Awards along with AT&T in
Los Angeles at the Kodak Theatre on Saturday, April 26, 2008. The Harrah's
Foundation donated a philanthropic contribution of $150,000 in recognition
of the critical work done by Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation
(GLAAD).
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"Harrah's Foundation is proud to continue its support of GLAAD," said
Executive Director of Harrah's Foundation Thom Reilly. "Harrah's recognizes
that GLAAD plays a vital role to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender
(LGBT) community. Our company is also committed to respecting and including
diverse viewpoints, and believes that our success truly relies on our
ability to better serve our customers, employees, business partners and
communities in a fair and inclusive way."
The GLAAD Media Awards recognizes and honors media for their fair,
accurate and inclusive representations of the (LGBT) community and the
issues that affect their lives. Awards are presented to openly lesbian,
gay, bisexual or transgender media professionals who have made a
significant difference in promoting equal rights for the (LGBT) community.
"The Harrah's Foundation has been a generous sponsor," said GLAAD
President Neal G. Giulino. "We appreciate their contribution to keep our
initiative ongoing for a fair environment for LGBT members to live, work
and play."
The Harrah's Foundation is also a national sponsor and active partner
of diverse LGBT organizations such as the Human Rights Campaign, the
National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association and the International Gay
and Lesbian Travel Association.
About GLAAD
The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) is dedicated to
promoting and ensuring fair, accurate and inclusive representation of
people and events in the media as a means of eliminating homophobia and
discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation. For more
information, please visit http://www.glaad.org.
About The Harrah's Foundation
The Harrah's Foundation is a private, 501(c)(3) foundation established
to provide financial support to qualified organizations in communities
where Harrah's employees live and work. Established in 2002, the Harrah's
Foundation is funded by Harrah's
Entertainment properties and supports social reinvestment programs by
funding eligible 501(c)(3) organizations dedicated to seniors, education
and civic programs. Since its formation, the Harrah's Foundation has
pledged nearly $63 million to nonprofit organizations throughout the United
States. More information is available at
http://www.harrahscommunityrelations.com.
SOURCE The Harrah's Foundation
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http://www.harrahscommunityrelations.com
http://www.glaad.org
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