Photos! Post-GayVN Cheque Dispersal Ceremony at Magnet

Sister Roma joined her fellow Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Sister Edith Myflesh and Sister Anni Coque l'Doo, to hand out checks to all of the beneficiaries of the NakedSword GayVN After-Party fundraiser. Held over the weekend at the Castro's Magnet SF, the two swans were joined by representatives from each of the five organizations receiving the funds, as well as representatives from the generous studios who helped make it happen. We had wine and cheese coming out of our ears and a great show from some of our own NakedSword staff as well.

Altogether, the six studios (Channel 1, Falcon, Hot House, Lucas, Raging Stallion, and Studio 2000) contributed $11,000 with over $2,000 going to each beneficiary. Sister Edith Myflesh, current Abbess of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and NakedSword employee, was excited to host the event. "I was very pleased to be able to combine my secular and Sisterly lives," she told us, "The generosity of these studios makes me very proud to work in the gay porn industry. This shows the industry's detractors that we really do take care of our own." Sister Edith also pointed out that many of these studios are VERY active in the community, generously donating their time and money throughout the year.

The Sisters themselves brought in over $160,000 last year, and are hoping to top that amount by the end of 2007. NakedSword would like to give a big thanks to all of the studios for helping us to celebrate the industry without forgetting the causes in our community that need us the most.

For more information on the charities benefited by the 2007 GayVN Awards After-Party please visit their websites:
The Free Speech Coalition
Magnet
The St. James Infirmary
STOP AIDS
and of course, The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence

Come celebrate with the Sisters on their birthday! The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence are celebrating their 28th Anniversary on Sunday, April 8th in Dolores Park in San Francisco's Mission-Dolores district. There will be fun games for the kids, a bonnet contest, live entertainment, and of course their infamous Hunky Jesus Competition. The Sisters will also be giving away $18,000 in grants to 19 different community organizations. Between this event and Easter, the Sisters have already given away $30,000!

*Whew*! Are you keeping track of all those thousands? It's making my brain hurt. For photos from the ceremonial event at Magnet, hit the jump! All photos were taken by the amazing Mitch Aidelbaum.

Posted by thesword at March 27, 2007 12:12 PM