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In 1991, a group of friends decided that they wanted to create a party, a big party, and invite all their friends and associates to join them. The reason, to celebrate, but also to give the proceeds to a good cause.<\/strong><\/p>\n

That year, 800 people attended the party, an event they called the “Black & Blue”. The party is now a full-fledged festival of social, cultural, sports and party events that lasts for 7 days. In 2002, more than 80,000 people from all over Canada, U.S.A., Europe, Australia, South America and New Zealand attended the events.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The initial group of friends has grown and evolved to what is now a registered non-profit foundation. A very proud foundation that has been able to create an internationally renowned project, nurture its growth to what is now the largest event of its type in the world. A foundation that has been able to attract tourists from all over the world to come to Montreal in the most effective way. A foundation that is a community leader in donating $1,400,000 so far. A foundation that, as a result of its annual events, has been able to generate more than $450 million in tourism spin-offs for the Montreal economy. A foundation that has received accolades and rave reviews for its creativity, ingenuity and uniqueness, from media and entertainment industry representatives around the world. A foundation that has big events, big ideas, a big future, but most importantly, a big heart.<\/p>\n

The foundation is called THE BBCM FOUNDATION.<\/p>\n

The mission of this foundation is to create world-class events that attract people from all over the world, generating revenues for the foundation. These activities are a celebration and acknowledgement of a unique community and culture. That is, the gay community and the gay culture. A celebration that is non-discriminatory and includes men and women, straight and gay.<\/p>\n

ALL proceeds from these events are generated by and remitted to the BBCM Foundation for the main causes it supports. A main cause that affects more and more the whole world. A cause that affects women, men and children, straight and gay. The cause is AIDS. The foundation has been a large and key supporter to most of Montreal’s AIDS support organizations for the last 13 years. These organizations provide day-to-day financial, health and social resources for people living with AIDS. The foundation also supports gay and lesbian community groups.<\/p>\n

The Foundation’s largest and most prestigious event is Montreal’s BLACK & BLUE FESTIVAL.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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