Gay-Straight Legal Alliance (GSLA) Makes Donation to PFLAG
Washburn University School of Law's Gay-Straight Legal Alliance (GSLA) donated $1,438.37 to the Lawrence/Topeka Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) in memory of Jason Dockins during a program held at the law school on October 20, 2011. "Jason was a dear friend of mine and was very active with PFLAG of the Flint Hills," said third year law student Katy Tompkins. "When we discussed doing a fundraiser in Jason's honor we chose PFLAG of Lawrence/Topeka because of how much the organization meant to him. Jason was a champion of not only the LGBT rights movement but also a champion of civil rights for all individuals. His passion was unparalleled by anyone I have ever met in my life."
Funds donated to PFLAG were raised through a "Donut Fundraiser" in which Washburn Law professors purchased donuts by the dozen to give to their students during class. Twenty-seven professors and staff participated by either ordering donuts or making cash donations. In addition, GSLA members baked and sold cookies, brownies, and breads. A substantial donation was also received from the Topeka law firm of Palmer, Leatherman, White & Dalton.
In accepting the donation, chapter president Sonja Feist said the funds may be used to contribute to a new college scholarship program for LGBT youth and indicated the scholarship may be named after Jason. GSLA plans to continue working with PFLAG to establish the scholarship fund.
Posted October 30, 2011.
