Being authentically yourself and being fashionable: That’s what openly gay diver Tom Daley had in mind when creating his new Pride collection.
This Olympic gold medal winner is set to release an entirely Pride-themed collection of T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, blankets, hats and more with his “Made With Love” fashion label.
All of the proceeds will go to Rainbow Railroad, a charity dedicated to “helping LGBTQ+ people around the world escape state-sponsored violence, providing the resources and assistance needed to get to safety.”
In a statement regarding his Pride apparel collection, Daley said “100 percent of all profits of this Pride collection go to Rainbow Railroad.” Daley said he’s grateful to live in a country where he doesn’t have to fear for his life because of his sexuality, but feels for his fellow LGBTQ members around the world who can’t say the same.
“As an athlete, I’ve visited countries where it’s illegal to be me, but protected by the international rules for competing athletes. Every time I go, I think about people like me in that country that either can’t live authentically or are at danger because they are,” Daley said. “That’s why I wanted to launch a Pride collection where every penny of the profits go to Rainbow Railroad. This incredible charity helps people in our community escape state-sponsored violence and get them to safety.
“It’s awful that it’s even needed, but I’m glad they’re doing incredible work.”
Check out Tom Daley’s “Made With Love” line at ByTomDaley.com.
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