CYNDI LAUPER LIGHTS THE EMPIRE STATE BUILDING GREEN

Tonight, the Empire State Building in New York City will shine green in recognition of all the homeless youth around the world, in particular gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth who have been kicked out of their homes or who have runaway out of fear and despair.

In New York City and across the country, it is estimated that 20% to 40% of the homeless youth population is gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender, yet only make up 3 to 5% of the general youth population.

Cyndi Lauper, the founder of the Give a Damn Campaign, was on hand to help "flip" the switch to turn the lights on atop the Empire State Building! Cyndi filmed this video from the observation deck on the 86th floor of the building!

If you or someone you know is thinking of running away or have runaway and need assistance, please call the National Runaway Switchboard at 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929). It is free and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Category:

Nonprofits & Activism

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• Cyndi Lauper
• Homeless
• Gay
• Lesbian
• Bisexual
• Transgender
• Youth
• Empire State Building
• New York City
• Green
• National Runaway Switchboard
• NYC
• Green Lights
• Give a Damn
• Give a Damn Campaign

[AthenaeusGreenwood]

@SkankExpose You are the evil expressed in, I can only assume, your so-called, holy book. Hatred is bad. I continue to pity you. I'm only concerned that you may actually breed and pass your hatred to a new generation. sighs ....

[SkankExpose]

Oh God...look at this old tired Madonna Express Yourself hair. Honey...you ain't Madonna and you ain't ever gonna be, because unlike you Madonna is still relevant and important. Now why don't you go throw yourself off that building. It will be the best publicity stunt you ever pulled and you'll do us all a big favor, because we won't have to listen to your whiny ass any more.

[greatguy200]

@derekdb2 Amen bro!

[SuperTakashii]

@derekdb2 So your religion, among many many others, applies to everyone, even those who don't even have a religion? Stop forcing your shit on other people.

[wonderv8]

:]

[fisanch]

bien carajo thanks for coming to peru in march CYN BABE omg onfff

[elvvital]

amazing campagne

[privatejordy]

BRAVO CYNDI! YOU ARE AMAZING AND WE LOVE YOU!

[liloleme29]

Cyndi is such an American/New York treasure, and for her to light the Empire State building for a good cause, is so darn cool...LOVE YA LOTS Cyn!

[doracatulla7]

aww I'm so happy for you! You deserved so well to light up the E.S. Building! Congrats on your work for LGBT community!