Hudson Taylor, Columbia University wrestling coach
WHAT: “Ally Athletes in Action”
WHEN: Oct. 3, 2011
7 p.m.
WHERE: University of Pennsylvania
Houston Hall, Hall of Flags
34th and Spruce streets
Ben Cohen, founder of the anti-bullying organization “StandUp Foundation,” and Hudson Taylor, a three-time All-American wrestler, will talk to students about increasing acceptance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender athletes. Cohen and Taylor are among a group of heterosexual athletes involved in philanthropic efforts aimed at the LGBT community.
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