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misterhighwasted

(9,148 posts)
2. Thank you for honoring Matthew Shepard today
Tue Oct 11, 2016, 02:08 PM
Oct 2016
http://www.matthewshepard.org/

Matthew Shepard Foundation

Our Mission
The Matthew Shepard Foundation empowers individuals to embrace human dignity and diversity through outreach, advocacy and resource programs. We strive to replace hate with understanding, compassion and acceptance.



Matthew's Place

http://www.matthewsplace.com/matthews-story/



"The life and death of Matthew Shepard changed the way we talk about, and deal with, hate in America. Since his death, Matt’s legacy has challenged and inspired millions of individuals to erase hate in all its forms. Although Matt’s life was short, his story continues to have a great impact on young and old alike. His legacy lives on in thousands of people who actively fight to replace hate with understanding, compassion, and acceptance."
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