-- MONTHLY THANK YOU'S -- 

 

To OUR volunteer Event Hosts for the month; to OUR Kitchen Krew; to our Pot Luck Set up/Clean up Krew; to OUR fine Chef's and food providers for OUR monthly Pot Lucks; to OUR Entertainers; to OUR Communications Team; to OUR Steering Committee members and to ANYONE that has volunteered or continues to volunteer - PAST; PRESENT or FUTURE -- THE SPECIAL FEW amoungst the many -- YOU know who YOU are, (we won't list names for fear of accidentally missing a Special Person, possibly YOU!!!) 

 

Where would we be without volunteers -- who quickly respond when a need appears? This is the way you have chosen to serve - what appreciation you deserve!

There are very many things to do - and YOUR time can only be given by YOU!  So without complaint and without demands - YOU offer the labor of YOUR hands.  The world is a better place to live - when people like YOU are so willing to give.

With this attitude of love and of care - YOU will find a welcome anywhere.  YOU may not always know when someone is especially blessed by a kindness YOU've done.

As YOU freely share YOUR hours and days, may YOU also be blessed in many ways! 

 

 

Join Wingspan for Fall fun with Two Weeks of FUNd Raising, the Pride Parade and Block Party in front of Wingspan, Pride in the Desert and After Parties. Two Weeks of FUNd Raising

It's just that: Two weeks of having fun and supporting Wingspan.

The parties begin September 26, the date of our former Annual Dinner, and continue to the Tucson Pride Parade and Block Party in front of Winspan on October 9 and Pride in the Desert on October 10.

 
For these two weeks, we ask that you join friends, family, colleagues, acquaintances and friends-to-be in hosting and attending events to celebrate our LGBT community and to raise money for Wingspan.

And do it with pizzazz!  Make your gathering as small or as big as you want.  Go out to lunch with coworkers and ask each person to give five bucks to Wingspan. Get friends to join you for dinner at one of Tucson's finer eateries and have each person leave an extra tip for Wingspan.  Host a fabulous party at your home and ask your party guests to come with a check made out to Wingspan.  March in the Parade. Dance at the Block Party. Hang out in Reid Park. Dance some more at The Biz. Or have your own party.

Lots of events are happening beginning Septempber 26 (see WINGSPAN EVENTS Calendar). Click here

 

Margaret Cho Is Grand Marshal

 

October 9 brings Tucson's annual Pride Parade and Block Party in front of Wingspan (6:00pm - 9:00pm). Join Margaret Cho and the parade down 4th Avenue then head to Wingspan for live music, food, games, stuff, and more stuff. And volunteer with Wingspan to make it happen.

 

October 10 is the day to play in the park. Stop by the Wingspan booth at Tucson Pride in the Desert at Reid Park from 10:00am to 8:00pm. Volunteer to work at park Pride event andget a double bonus - you get in free and Wingspan gets $32.00 or more for your hours worked (mention Wingspan when you volunteer with Tucson Pride).

The Biz will host parties after the park event until 6:00am. Yes, you can play all night.

March. Dance. Play.

Pride in the Desert is an all-day festival held at Reid Park that attracts more than 6,500 participants each year. Highlights of the festival are local, regional, and national entertainers performing live on our main stage as well as several smaller stages and dance areas featuring drag shows and other live entertainment. In addition to the multitude of entertainment venues, Pride in the Desert features commercial and non-profit exhibitors, a food court, and interactive displays and activities. Every year, the event grows to accommodate an ever-expanding number of vendors, exhibitors, and entertainers.  Adult tickets are $13.00 each. available for purchase on line in advance.

 

Volunteer Opportunities