"Equality
Through
Sport."
OUR MISSION
Out Athlete Fund has been dedicated to promoting equality in sports. We recognize the need and advocate for inclusion regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, or physical challenge. Our mission is fighting homophobia and stigma by giving V.O.I.C.E. to the LGBTQ+ sports community. Visibility because representation matters; Opportunity to lift up those that want to make the pursuit of sport part of their core; Invigoration to generate energy and growth for the LGBTQ+ community; Celebration of LGBTQ+ people in sport; Empowerment of any LGBTQ+ person that wants sport in their life. We are out and proud.
homophbia in sports
*Taken from Leagues Behind (2009) Out for Sport (2012) and LGBT in Britain – Hate Crime (2017)
of LGBTQ+ athletes have experienced hate, discrimination and homophobia in sport
of LGBTQ+ athletes say teammates' responses equaled or bested their expectations
of LGBTQ+ athletes who come out, say their teammate's response was positive
"Sport
catalyzes
cultural
change."
IMPACT
“How many people get to live out their two dreams? I got to play in the NFL, and now I get to change the world.”
–Wade Davis, Football
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Representation of the LGBTQ+ sports community is enabled and supported by Team #OutAF
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WE BUILD ON THE LEGACY OF ATHLETES WHO PAVED THE WAY
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