Wise Words From Gaga... dedicated some some very special people

 I never thought I would say that. I like music, it's fun and entertaining and she's quite the character and of course she's a gay icon.... but I would never have imagined what I was in for at her concert.

It was a great coincidence that she performed the week of Miami Gay Pride and it was a central theme in the concert. She yelled out repeatedly "My Miami gays celebrate your pride" and the roar from the crowd was deafening. The crowd responded to her in a way I've never seen before. She commanded, connected with and was completely in sync with her audience... while singing EVERY song and giving her all. I was turned into one of her "Little Monsters" that night but not just because she's amazing and puts on an incredible show, but because I identify with and support every message she relayed at that concert. She talked about gay marriage, bullying and being who you are... even if you're a little weird.

She spoke of fear and how her fans give her the strength and courage to stand up and be who she is in front of millions of people. She really hit these messages home when she sang BORN THIS WAY on the piano.

 All of these topics are close to my heart because people who are very close to me have suffered them. One of my younger brothers, Armando, who passed away in a motorcycle accident in June of 2009, was tormented by all of these when he was younger and struggled with coming out of the closet. He was with me that night singing along to Born This Way and protecting me as always.... 

She gave funds to non-profit organizations that benefit those affected by the earthquake in Japan and through Virgin Mobile donated $20,000 to an organization that helps LGBT youth that have become homeless due to their sexual preference and identity.                                

In San Francisco I had the great privilege to work for AIDS Walk San Francisco, an amazing fundraising event that benefits San Francisco AIDS Foundation. In San Francisco the population most affected by HIV/AIDS is the LGBT community and this organization greatly affects this community by providing services of prevention, care and education in the heart of the Tenderloin - the epicenter.  For all of my friends in the west coast... SIGN UP, WALK AND DONATE. There's plenty of work to be done and I know we are capable of effecting change together.

So Gaga... you have another fan and supporter in me. If possible you should perform at the Walk in San Francisco on July 17th. I know it would raise awareness and funds for this amazing organization on it's 25th anniversary!

A big hug and kiss to my amazing friend Luis who's birthday was that very night, who is a huge Gaga fan and with whom I celebrated Pride last weekend!

Thank you to my friend Bobby who invited me to such an awesome experience!