VIII. Gay Games Cologne 2010

A key component of the culture program of the Cologne Gay Games 2010 is the International Rainbow Memorial Run as a reminder of the victims of HIV / AIDS and breast cancer.

The basic concept of the International Rainbow Memorial Run is the journey of the Rainbow Flag from previous venues of the Gay Games to the current host city.

The International Rainbow Memorial Run in Cologne 2010 will once again remind of the prominent pioneers Keith Haring, Dr. Tom Waddell, Rikki Streicher, and many other people who are not mentioned here. The aim of this is to help unify the global community, increase its visibility and raising the awarness of health issues like HIV and AIDS.
The International Rainbow Memorial Run in Cologne 2010 will be organized by the Aidshilfe Köln in cooperation with the Gay Games VIII Cologne 2010.

 

Date: Saturday, July 31st 2010; 12:00 p.m.
Start: Rheinpark / Entrance trade fair west

Location: Rheinufer / corner Markmannsgasse at the art monument names and stones “cold corner” for people who died from AIDS. At the art installation names and stones are also memorial stones for Keith Haring, Robert Mapplethorpe and Klaus Nomi, in addition to many others.

You may come and run or walk, or just come to remember your loved-ones, and watch the unfolding of the Memorial Quilt.  The original “Rainbow Runner” himself, Brent Nicholson Earl will give the opening remarks before the opening of the Memorial Quilt and reading of the names to be remembered at this event.

 

Australian Olympic Gold Medalist Matthew Mitcham will speak briefly after the reading of the names and then Matt will lower the Rainbow Flag to start this run/walk.   We encourage everyone to come 15 minutes early. The event will start punctually, so the memorial is respectful. Please come early if you have a name you wish read to the audience.