Event Details
Cal Dobbs is a Transgender, endurance runner who builds community running across America! He will discuss his groundbreaking athletic achievements as a trans runner, the national Trans Pride 5K series he started to bring resources to grassroots groups serving transgender people most impacted by anti-trans legislation, and the inspiration behind it all! He will discuss the connection between his historic run across America and the ongoing work of the Trans Pride 5K to build community and raise material funds for trans people.
About our Presenter:
Cal Dobbs (he/him) is a transgender educator and endurance athlete. In 2023 he became the first trans person to run across America when he completed a historic 2,900 mile run from California to Florida to fight for the inclusion of transgender people in sports and access to gender affirming healthcare. Along the way Cal raised nearly $100,000 for grassroots LGBTQ groups. In 2022 Cal became the first transgender person to complete the prestigious Triple Crown of hiking which includes nearly 8,000 miles of hiking across 20 states all as a fundraiser for LGBTQ support groups. He currently teaches high school history and coaches.
Our monthly meeting welcomes the entire spectrum of LGBTQ+ community, friends, families, and allies for rich conversation and supportive community. This meeting will be held VIA ZOOM.
To participate via ZOOM, send an e-mail request to rsvp@pflagmanhattanbeach.org