Well, you can’t fault the guy for not knowing his audience.
Days ahead of the eighteenth annual AIDS/LifeCycle, the June bike ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles that raises an impressive amount of money for HIV/AIDS services, Gus Kenworthy has made one final fundraising push.
And do you hear that? That’s the sound of nobody complaining about his tactics.
First, the out Olympian posted a photo that understandably grabbed gay Twitter’s attention:
just another headless torso for your grid pic.twitter.com/Y2v8Scxv7H
— Gus Kenworthy (@guskenworthy) May 29, 2019
And shortly after:
k now that I’ve gotten your attention please donate to my AIDS/ Life Cycle campaign! ???? https://t.co/rw55Ophoc6
— Gus Kenworthy (@guskenworthy) May 29, 2019
As of this posting, Kenworthy has personally raised an incredible $210K for the cause, and we can’t imagine this last-minute photo push hurt his donation pacing.
The ride will kick off June 2 and arrive just in time for Los Angeles Pride. In 2018, the grand fundraising total was $16.6 million. Well OK!
Reaction to Gus’ photo was as to be expected:
Is there an only fans yet or what pic.twitter.com/zwFESBI8un
— Tyler Dårlig Ulv ? (@tylerthebadwolf) May 29, 2019
Subtle!
— Andy Mientus (@andymientus) May 29, 2019
I’ve never wanted something more in my life.
— Liam Riley (@liamrileycb) May 29, 2019
The thirst…the thirst is overwhelming… pic.twitter.com/c3CCs93QJj
— #FuckTheBlues (@BaronVonTrans) May 29, 2019
Head here for more info on the 2019 AIDS/LifeCycle ride.
