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My name is Michele Mais . I was born in NYC but have been living in Los Angeles since 1987 . I returned to NYC almost 3 years ago to perform in the Broadway Production of ROCK OF AGES , a show that orginated in LA. In 200 8 I was working in Ireland - 2 of my best girlfriends got married to each other in San Francisco . I was sad I couldn't attend, but thrilled they could be

I wanted to do this to support all of my gay friends, but more importantly to be a positive role model for social justice for my high school students. I teach at a high school that is predmoninantly Hispanic .  Unfortunately, the culture can be very homophobic. As a well respected teacher , I knew that I could be a 'positive influence' . Best regards, Sheila SAN DIEGO

To make a long story short, I'm a second generation " Fruit Fly ." I have grown up with the gay community my entire life and both of my parents are completely accepting of the gay community. They are not just accepting of the Gay community; they raised us accepting everyone and anyone. I grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan , which isn't so accepting or understanding

I participated in the NOH 8 Campaign to say I will no longer tolerate being second class . I want future generations to grow up in a society where hate is not written into law ; a society where they are free to love who ever and how ever they wish. "A change is brought about because ordinary people do extraordinary things." — Barack Obama Jacy Topps VOLUNTEER W NEW

My partner and I have been together for 6 years. We posed to support each other. My partner has muscular dystrophy . His doctor said he would only live until he was 21 . I've taken such good care of him, and he has made it to 27 . In December, he will be 28 . He is the love of my life and I can't wait to marry him. It's been a tough road and people always ask why ; it's because I'm