The Dru Project

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Sara Grossman on The Dru Project

Posted Oct 04, 2016

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On June 12, 2016 the worst mass shooting in U.S. history took place at Pulse, a popular Gay and Lesbian nightclub. One of the victims, Christopher Andrew Leinonen is survived by family and friends who have now created an organization called The Dru Project, to honor his memory and help to improve relations between the general public and the LGBTQIA community.

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