What is it?
The 3rd Annual Amazingly Queer Race for Economic Justice is a fundraising event benefiting Queers for Economic Justice. It takes place on May 30, 2009 in New York, NY.

A Race? Are you people serious?
Yes, quite. But think more “crazy, reality-show-themed challenges” and less “26 mile, train-for-6-months, charity marathon”. The race is a competitive, clue-based scavenger hunt across New York City for a great cause: fighting poverty and homelessness in the LGBT community. Nurture your inner child, challenge your friends and co-workers, and have fun while supporting the community and drawing some good karma.

How does it work?
Participants compete in 2-person teams. After gathering at a central point in the city, each teams is given a series of clues leading to fun challenges at points throughout NYC. Prizes are awarded for challenge winners, costumes and a grand prize for the team that crosses the finish-line first. There’s also a dance party afterward for the racers and our friends.

We ask each participant to raise $250 dollars to participate in the race – don't worry, it's easier than it sounds. We'll provide you with an online fundraising page and everything you need to raise your contribution with a few clicks and minimal headache. In the last 2 years, friends, family, local businesses and organizations have given generously to support racers.  And no one who makes a good faith effort to raise the minimum contribution will be turned away.

Why Queers? Why Economic Justice?
Low and moderate income queers have always played a central role in the fights for gay rights and economic justice but are too often invisible in both movements. We’re working to help other gay organizations prioritize economic justice in the gay rights agenda and we’re pushing our friends who work on economic justice to remember that LGBT people are deeply impacted by those issues.

Who Benefits from the Race?
All donations go to support the unique and ground-breaking work of Queers for Economic Justice (QEJ). QEJ is a progressive non-profit organization committed to promoting a just economic system that enhances sexual and gender diversity. Through public education, community organizing and providing direct services for low-income members of the LGBT community, QEJ is making a real difference. You can learn more about their projects, here.