Love and Pride celebrates 4th anniversary

In the past four years since loveandpride.com was launched, thousands of Erase Hate pendants have been sold and 100% of the net proceeds to the Matthew Shepard Foundation.

In honor of their fourth anniversary, Love and Pride is offering an anniversary special of 20% off of their entire 1138 Collection to celebrate the recent same-sex marriage decisions in Iowa and Vermont. 1138 represents the number of federal marriage rights that the GLBT community continues to fight for – and that straight couples receive simply by saying ‘I do’.

The Legacy of Matthew Shepard

Judy Shepard and The Matthew Shepard Foundation present 'The Legacy of Matthew Shepard' in Denver at Regis University on April 19 at 4:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.

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Tickets still available for Elton John in Laramie, WY

The legendary Elton John will be performing solo at the Arena Auditorium on Friday, April 3 as the 2009 Tour: Rocket Man Number Ones comes to Laramie, WY.

"The University is thrilled to have legendary artist Elton John return to Laramie for a concert in the Arena Auditorium," says UW President Tom Buchanan. "Elton John has been a long time supporter of the Matthew Shepard Foundation and UW’s Matthew Shepard Symposium, and we are appreciative of his continued interest in both".

Sir Elton will be performing Friday, April 3, playing his greatest hits and more recent songs from his latest release, Rocket Man Number Ones. He has sold more than 200 million records and continues to add innovative work to his personal repertoire of 29 consecutive Top 40 hits, 35 gold and 25 platinum albums.

Rocket ManNumber Ones, released in March 2007, debuted in the top 10 and features newly compiled and digitally mastered greatest hits spanning the first three decades of the singer-songwriter’s career.

The Matthew Shepard Foundation was founded by Dennis and Judy Shepard in memory of their 21-year old son, Matthew, who was murdered in an anti-gay hate crime in Wyoming in October 1998. Created to honor Matthew in a manner that was appropriate to his dreams, beliefs and aspirations, the Foundation seeks to "Replace Hate with Understanding, Compassion & Acceptance" through its varied educational, outreach and advocacy programs and by continuing to tell Matthew's story. For more information about the Foundation and its programs, visit www.MatthewShepard.org.

"Ten years ago Sir Elton did a concert in Laramie to benefit the Foundation. It was wonderful beyond description. He is a gracious and generous human being. We are sincerely grateful for his continuing support," said Judy Shepard, Executive Director of the Matthew Shepard Foundation.

An evening with Elton John in Laramie, Wyoming

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Going somewhere? Plan your trip through Orbitz and support the Matthew Shepard Foundation

Planning a vacation or trip? Book your travel at great rates and support the Matthew Shepard Foundation at the same time.

Select Matthew Shepard Foundation in Orbitz’ LGBT and HIV/AIDS Charity Promotion and the foundation will receive a donation every time you book a hotel or vacation package for two or more nights through March 31.

HW Home Holiday Discounts and Matthew Shepard Donations

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The election is over - join the change

Over the last 10 years, the Matthew Shepard Foundation (MSF) has been on the front lines. They’ve fought for change, for equal protection in the workplace, and for hate crimes legislation. Now, we have a new opportunity. A new president, a new Congress. With your support, the MSF will make a difference in this new era.

MSF successfully fought for nationwide hate crimes legislation. Judy Shepard fought tirelessly for the Matthew Shepard Act and the bill passed the House and the Senate only to have her efforts thwarted. Now is the time to finally move forward. And the MSF can only do it with your help.

Over the last 10 years, the MSF has brought more than one million people a message of acceptance. Judy Shepard and the Foundation staff have spoken to university students, business executives, Congressional committees, and communities across the country emphasizing the importance of acceptance in our lives and in our society. Your continuing support guarantees that ability to spread this message.

In 2009, it will still be legal for homophobic employers in the United States of America to destroy the livelihood of hard-working gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered Americans by depriving them of employment solely due to their sexual orientation. This bigotry has no place in the coming era of American history and the Matthew Shepard Foundation continues to insist that this discrimination be erased from our nation before 2010.

Change is in the air, and with your help, the Matthew Shepard Foundation will make sure it’s the change we need. Donate today.

Matthew Shepard Foundation to hold DNC Cocktails and Dessert Reception - politics have never been so delicious

The Matthew Shepard Foundation is proud to announce its Cocktails & Dessert Reception being held in conjunction with the Democratic National Convention. The event will be held August 23 at the Westin Tabor Center and is being co-sponsored by the National Stonewall Democrats. The event will include special remarks by Judy Shepard, Executive Director of the Matthew Shepard Foundation and a musical performance by Randi Driscoll.



The Foundation hopes to educate delegates about the import work it is engaged in and to allow them to learn more about what they can do in the fight to replace hate with understanding, compassion and acceptance. For more information or to RSVP visit MatthewShepard.org.