Fran Haasch, An Unsung Hero

    If you are a motorcyclist in the Tampa Bay area you know Fran Haasch, a local celebrity Tampa Bay attorney. The firm Fran Haasch Law Firm is known for their committed efforts in many local area non profits with involving motorcycle clubs and area non profit Food Pantry’s.
    Last Sunday was the 6th Annual TMR Pink Ride, “A Ride For A Cause”, a motorcycle run that benefited  My Hope Chest, a national 501 c3 non profit, that helps cancer survivor with breast reconstruction costs.
    A couple of hundred motorcyclist, friends, family members and clubs collectively came to register and take part in the 8am morning cancer fall fundraiser motorcycle run starting in Ybor City. It was a beautiful day and the weather truly cooperated with the benefit event.
    The 9th Annual Food Drive to benefit F.E.A.S.T. Food pantry is Friday, Nov 3rd, Noon – 9pm in pam Harbor.
    Kudos to a Tampa Bay Unsung Hero, Fran Haasch!

From The MC Film News Bag

It’s time to Walk to End HIV and this year’s event will be EPIC!

EPIC (Empath Partners in Care) is Tampa Bay’s largest HIV services organization created from the merger of ASAP (AIDS Services Association of Pinellas) and Tampa’s Francis House.

Together we serve more than 2,000 HIV-positive clients throughout Tampa Bay, touch the lives of more than 10,000 people in our area, and provide:

More than 2,500 free rapid HIV tests each year

Pharmacy services

Educational resources and outreach

Support services including counseling, financial help, food and personal needs pantries

As a past supporter of EPIC (ASAP or Francis House) we know you value this specialized HIV care. We invite you to lace-up your walking shoes and Walk to End HIV by raising funds at the 14th Annual Tampa Bay AIDS Walk and 5k, December 9 at beautiful Vinoy Park in downtown St. Petersburg.

Raise funds by telling your friends and family about why EPIC and its programs and services matter to you. Tell them about the event and ask them to make a donation in person, online through emails you can send or linking to your walk webpage through your social media sites. You will have all the tools to be successful.

If you find you would like to step up your level of support, you can form a team and act as a Team Captain. Top fundraisers and teams are eligible for great prizes. The greatest prize though is knowing you are supporting life-changing HIV care in our community in the hope that one day we will no longer have to walk because HIV will be eradicated.

Thank you again for your past support and we ask for your continued support by registering today. You can sign-up as an individual or join a team. If you cannot participate in this capacity we hope you will consider making a donation to the event.

Sincerely,

Tampa Bay AIDS Walk & 5k Run

 

You Just Can Not Make This Up

There was this guy who dressed up like Batman. He drive his motorcycle thru Ybor City to the delight of everyone. One night a friend and me stopped at the Wooden Nickel in North Tampa. We had his dog with us so we put the car window down a little. When we cam back to the car the friendly dog had jumped on the door lock. Opps the keys were inside too. My friend was putting his arm into the car when from behind us in a deep voice we heard…. “HAVE A PROBLEM CITIZENS?” We turned and there was the Ybor Batman. Staying in charter Batman pulled the window and we got the keys. We asked Batman “How did you know we needed help?”  Batman said “I’m everywhere citizens.” Then jumped on his bike and drove off. We looked at each other and said “Holy Cow did that just happen? Did Batman just save us

 

Photos of the Week

Photos of the Week    

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TAMPA PRIDE
working hard for You
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Minnesota Nice
 
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Woody & Tea Cup
See it’s only water
 
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Bradley’s on 7th
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Hamburger Mary’s 
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Steam @ The Honey Pot
 
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Tea Cup
 
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Ybor Wine Bar
 
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Dishing with Mark and Carrie…Fun Date Suggestions

2 DATE NIGHTS Suggestions
On Thursday, October 19 TAMPA PRIDE will Host a Fun “TAMPA PRIDE KICK OFF PARTY”. The party will be at the Worlds Largest Hamburg Mary’s in Brandon , FL. At this Kick Off party will be the acclaimed Daphne Ferraro Stage Production of “Hocus Pocus”  Between NOW and Oct 19 schedule a fun “Hocus Pocus Movie Night” with your family & friends at home. Don’t forget to stop and pick up your favorite Halloween Candy before the movie. That way you can re buy more before Halloween!  Then join TAMPA PRIDE for all the music and magic of Hocus Pocus on Oct 19th.
 
InterPride 2017 World Conference
    Just returning from a World Pride Conference in Indianapolis, Kurt King and Carrie West represented TAMPA PRIDE as newcomer delegates. Over 100 cities/countries from around the World Pride’s were represented. Thousands were in attendance. Also attending from Florida were Orlando Come Out With Pride, St. Pete Pride, Miami Beach Pride, Ft Lauderdale Pride and Florida Hispanic Pride.
    The conference kicked off to an overwhelming applause for 6 new Pride organizations attending from unlikely places; Poland, Kenya, Guiana, Honduras and Brazil. Countries that often come under attack and individuals often beaten or murdered because of being LGBT! From small Pride groups of under 1,000 attendees to over 2 million attendees at Montreal, Paris, Copenhagen, New York City Pride events.
     In a land that we mostly have known as an anti-LGBT state, the Governor of IndianapolisEric Holcomb and Indy Mayor Joseph Hogsett welcomed all the delegates to the “Hoosier State.” The middle of the state is the state capitol in Indianapolis and is referred to as the “Paris, 300 years after.” by the Indiana Art Museum Director.
    Most importantly, objectives and plans for Pride events around the globe were held in many capacities with 4 mini educational seminars/programs going on hourly. Over 20 global topics with respected and noted speakers lead the hot topics of discussion.
    Topics included Black Lives Matter, Inclusive Sports, LGBT Domestic Violence, Peace Corp participation, Pride Social Change in rural communities, Aligning with Pride Organization Trans Community, Millennial Gay Choices, Latin America Pride Movements, Pioneers of Pride events, Faiths engaging Groups to other major topics affecting Pride organizations. Very informative and educational.
    In selecting future World Pride hosting locations, the worldwide competition was fierce! 2 great American cities had World Pride bids for 2019 (Austin, Tx)  and 2021 (Ft Lauderdale, FL). Both had excellent presentations and leadership to back up the support for the many millions of LGBT attendees. Both lost! Austin lost to Athens, Greece and Ft. Lauderdale lost to Copenhagen, Denmark.
    Some of International Pride delegates told me that because of the present American Trump administration, they feared not getting visas or other countries getting visas into the United States.
Another LGBT slap in the face for equal and humanitarian rights!
Tampa’s All Hallows Ball
This Saturday night is the Largest Private Non-profit Halloween Party in the state. If you didn’t get a ticket don’t worry. Many of the guest will be in GaYbor/Ybor City after to show off their Fantastic Costumes.  https://allhallowsball.org/
Tampa International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
The Festival Continues Check out all the film times and dates at https://tiglff.com/
TAMPA PRIDE & TIGLFF Presents…
 
TAMPA PRIDE BINGO
 
From The MC Film News Bag

 

You Just Can Not Make This Up

There was this drag queen friend of ours. One night she was upset about something. We asked her what was wrong? With hands waving in the air and very dramatic fashion she told us how upset she was with the police. OMG What happened?  She had pulled over to the side of the road. The police stopped and told her that if she did it again they will give her a ticket or arrest her.  Hummm…. Where did your pull over at? With a look like “How could you ask me that???” She said ” On top of the Howard Frankland Bridge in the middle of Tampa Bay!!!” Humm.. Why would you stop there? After another ARE YOU KIDDING ME LOOK she said “That is where Marilyn Monroe comes to me and we have conversations there!!!”  Hum…WOW we though for a minute then said ” You know spirits do not like water. Maybe if you were to talk to her from the shore line she would talk longer.”   Every time we cross the Howard Frankland we look for a stopped car. http://www.mcfilm.co/category/you-just-cant-make-this-sht-up/