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OUT AT THE PARK A Phillies Game FundraiserTue, Apr 29Philadelphia
JALISCO Y MEXICO PATEARON LA TRANSFOBIA DURANTE EL DIA DE LA VISIBILIDAD TRANSGENERO
El 29 de marzo, Jalisco se unió a las ciudades que acogieron el Torneo Pateando la Transfobia, parte del movimiento KICKING OUT TRANSPHOBIA. Utilizando el fútbol como una poderosa herramienta para combatir la discriminación y proteger los derechos de las personas trans, estamos listos para hacer historia. El Salto, Jalisco, de marzo de 2025 – En colaboración con Impulso Trans,ADE LGBTQ+, la Red de Deportistas LGBTQ+ Jalisco yidad Sexual El Salto, te invitamos PATEAR LA TRANSFOBIA. Este torneo de fútbol es una oportunidad única para unirnos en la lucha contra la discriminación y celebrar el Día Internacional de la Visibilidad Trans. “Kicking Out Transphobia Jalisco 2025” Al mismo ciudad de Mexico recibio la tercera edicion del torneo en la Alcaldia Miguel Hidalgo ambos torneos empezaron con los partidos de exhibición con personas trans, y despues lo sigui el torneo en dos categorías en cada ciudad Masculina y Femenina, en las que participaron 16 equipos. Mas de 400 personas se unieron para que decir que LXS PERSONAS TRANS TIENEN DERECHO AL DEPORTE.
SUPPORT SHARKES LGBTQIQ+ Mastecmony Fundraiser
During #kickingouttransphobia #mexico they became the first all #transmasc team in the competition and now we are calling out community to Help Our Trans Teammates Achieve Their Dream
@Sharkes is more than just a sports collective—we are a community dedicated to creating safe, inclusive spaces for physical activity, recreation, and cultural engagement. We take pride in being the swimming and now soccer team with the largest number of trans and non-binary athletes in Mexico.
Our Goal
We want to support 9 of our trans men teammates in achieving their dream of undergoing gender-affirming top surgery (mastectomy) or improving a previous procedure. We understand how crucial this surgery is for their well-being and identity, and with your support, we can make it happen.
How Can You Help?
Every donation brings us closer to our goal of providing access to gender-affirming surgery, ensuring that our teammates can live their lives with authenticity and dignity. Link in our Bio.
Donate, Share, and Be Part of the Change!
Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a real difference. Together, we are building a world where sports and life are truly inclusive for all.
Join SHARKES in this mission and help us make history.
Our Mission
KICKING OUT TRANSPHOBIA
As the first wave of Covid lockdowns hit in 2020, an idea soon became a reality in Philadelphia with the first annual “Kicking Out Transphobia” Soccer Tournament which endeavors to raise awareness and funds for the trans community.
The kicking Out Transphobia KOT started in 2020 at Philadelphia and is a community project that empowers the trans community through soccer.
The project is a grassroots movement and has grown into an awareness campaigns, tournament, including trans-centered matches in different cities across America. The project is volunteer and is thanks to the support of everyone that we continue making this possible. What began as a local effort has now blossomed into a national movement, spanning awareness campaigns, events, and trans-centered matches in cities across the U.S. and beyond. 🏳️⚧️⚽ hosting tournaments and exhibition matches in other cities as Seattle, San Francisco, Washington DC, Las Vegas, Orlando FL, Mexico adding Kickball in 2024 in Philadelphia as a new sport to raise awareness and funds for trans organizations.
