The
Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and
transgender civil rights organization, yesterday announced a $100,000 gift
from Brad Pitt to support the organization’s marriage efforts. Pitt has
agreed to match contributions from HRC members and supporters up to
$100,000 in order to direct resources to the marriage campaigns entering
their final week in Maine, Maryland, Minnesota and Washington State.
“Brad Pitt’s partnership with HRC in this closing week delivers vital
resources into these campaigns and we’re proud to be working with him as
we show that fundamental fairness will win at the ballot box,” said HRC
President Chad Griffin. “With his commitment, Brad joins HRC in a
tremendous coalition of religious leaders, business leaders, labor
groups, civil rights organizations and everyday, fair-minded Americans
supporting marriage for gay and lesbian couples.”
“It's unbelievable to me that people's lives and relationships are
literally being voted on in a matter of days,” said Pitt in an email
today to HRC members and supporters. “If you're like me, you don't want
to have to ask yourself on the day after the election, what else could I
have done?”
Supporters can heed Pitt’s call and contribute with him to HRC’s marriage work at: www.hrc.org/Brad.