60+ college student leaders and advisors come together from across the United States;

National nonprofit for LGBT college youth plans to award at camp national leadership award to Daniel Hernandez Jr. and names annual "Campy" distinguished service awards and LGBT campus commitment honors.

Today Campus Pride kicks off its fifth annual Campus Pride Summer Leadership Camp aptly called “Camp Pride.” The five day long leadership camp, the only national program of its kind, is geared toward lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) and ally student leaders from colleges and universities across the United States. This year’s camp is hosted on the campus of Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN.

The Camp Pride curriculum is based on the Social Change Model of Leadership Development and includes campus organizing techniques, conflict management, social justice advocacy, diversity education and more. In addition to the 60+ LGBT and ally young people, the camp also has a new Advisor’s Bootcamp to train individuals on how to support LGBT youth organizing and activism on campus.

This year Campus Pride will bestow its National Voice & Action Leadership Award to Daniel Hernandez, Jr., the student intern credited with saving the life of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.) after the Jan. 8 shooting attack in Tucson, AZ. The award is the only honor of its kind, focused on the work of undergraduate college students who are creating positive change for LGBT and ally issues within their communities.

WARNING: Charlotte Gays Go 'GaGa' for Lady GaGa with chance to win concert tickets, raising money for charity and counting down to Lady Gaga's Sept. 18 concert at Time Warner Cable Arena

Seven day countdown starts this Friday, Sept. 10 with the Gaga Drag Party Bus, Saturday GaGa for GaGa Dance Party and All You Can Eat Gaga Sunday Drag Brunch; All proceeds benefit Campus Pride.

(Charlotte, NC) – It may be a week away, but this weekend starts the seven day countdown to Lady Gaga, and Queen City gays are going crazy, having fun and raising funds for a good cause.

Campus Pride, a Charlotte-based national non-profit working to create safer,more LGBT-inclusive colleges and build future LGBT and ally leaders,teams up with Charlotte camp drag star Buff Faye for her “ALL BUFF WEEKEND -- SEVEN DAY COUNTDOWN TO GAGA.” All proceeds benefit Campus Pride.

"What could be more fun than a weekend of fun, parties and events one week prior to gear up for the Lady GaGa concert-- whether your gay, straight or inbetween, everyone is welcome. We love you and GaGa loves you," said Buff Faye. "I don't know about you, but my Ga Ga inspired bubble wrap outfit and 'disco stick' are all ready."

At each event this weekend, attendees have the chance to win prizes including four lucky people who will go to the sold out concert with Buff Faye and win lower level concert tickets. Events include:

• “ALL GAGA” Friday night party bus, Sept. 10, 6:30 p.m.-2:15 a.m., departing from Crave Dessert Bar, 500 W. 5th St., and visiting The Bar at 316, Hartigan’s Irish Pub, The Closet, The Scorpio and Chasers.

• Buff Faye’s “GAGA for GAGA” Party, Sept. 11, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. at The Bar at 316, 316 Rensselaer Ave.

Race is Over: Campus Pride Still Claims Victory in Final Lap for RuPaul's Drag Race Season 2; Buff Ranks in Top 25

(Charlotte, NC – August 4, 2009) – The race is over. Campus Pride’s founder and executive director Shane Windmeyer, otherwise known as "Buff Faye All You Can Eat," ran short of making it on the RuPaul’s Drage Race Season 2; however, Campus Pride still claims victory in the final lap.

“Campus Pride may not have made the show – but we have been victorious. The online competition has brought unprecedented traffic to the Campus Pride website and a broader awareness to the work we do,”said Shane Windmeyer, founder and executive director of Campus Pride. “Buff Faye thanks all her ‘Team Buff’ fans who voted and plans to keep trying – one way or another to get Campus Pride out there and to support our work.”

Buff Faye, who is best described as a camp drag queen, won the first round by being in the top 100 and the second round by being in the top 25. She then competed with the remaining twenty-five in the finalround. The goal was to be the number one vote-getter before July 8 and get the chance to audition for the hit drag race show. Last year’s online winner was Nina Flowers who went all the way to almost win the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar." This years online winner was just announced as Jessica Wild from Miami, Florida.

Campus Pride, the leading national nonprofit for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) and ally college students, entered the competition to create visibility and to have a voice for youth issues on the show. Individuals may view photos, videos and read Buff Faye’s blog online at http://rupaulcasting.com/people/bufffaye or also at http://www.facebook.com/bufffaye

(Charlotte, NC – July 1, 2009) – Moments ago (Noon EST), Campus Pride’s founder and executive director Shane Windmeyer, otherwise known as "Buff Faye All You Can Eat," placed in the “Top 25” and successfully advanced to the final lap of the online competition for RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 2 on Logo. Now she has seven days to be number one before the race ends on July 8. Vote Buff Faye once a day online at the RuPaul Casting site http://rupaulcasting.com/people/bufffaye

“Thrilling, the race is an excitingopportunity for Campus Pride to raise attention for what we do for LGBT and ally college students,” said Shane Windmeyer, founder and executive director of Campus Pride. “Buff Faye thanks all her ‘Team Buff’ fans who put her in the final round… but we have a lot of work to do beforethe race is over on July 8. Please help us and vote once a day.”

Buff Faye, who is best described as a camp drag queen, won the first round by being in the top 100 and the second round by being in the top 25. She is currently competing with the remaining twenty-five in the finalround. The goal is to be the number one vote-getter before July 8.The winner auditions for the hit drag race show. Last year’s online winner was Nina Flowers who went all the way to almost win the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar."

Campus Pride, the leading national nonprofit for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) and ally college students, entered the competition to create visibility and to have a voice for youth issues on the show. Individuals may view photos, videos and read Buff Faye’s blog online and ultimately vote once every day athttp://rupaulcasting.com/people/bufffaye

“Campus Pride wants to see Buff win the online race,” said Christopher Bylone, coordinator of the Campus Q Team for Campus Pride. “Start your engines and vote once a day for Buff Faye!”

Campus Pride goes to Round 2 RuPaul’s Drag Race Online Competition

Only 7 Days to be in Top 25 to go to the Final Round; Race is On: Vote once a Day for “Buff Faye All You Can Eat”

Charlotte, NC, June 24, 2009 – The race is indeed on. Campus Pride’s founder and executive director Shane Windmeyer, otherwise known as "Buff Faye All You Can Eat," has successfully advanced to Round 2 of the online competition for RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 2 on Logo. Now she has seven days to be in the “Top 25” to go to the Final Round. Vote Buff Faye once a day at http://rupaulcasting.com/people/bufffaye

“Thrilling, the race is an exciting opportunity for Campus Pride to raise attention for what we do for LGBT and ally college students,” said Shane Windmeyer, founder and executive director of Campus Pride. “Buff Faye is proud to finish in the ‘Top 100’ and go onto Round 2… but we have a lot of work to do in seven days to reach the final round. Please help us and vote once a day.”

Buff Faye, who is best described as a camp drag queen, won the first round by being in the top 100 and is currently competing with a narrowed pool of 100 contestants in the second round. The goal is to be in the top 25 vote-getters before July 1. The top 25 move onto the final round to compete to be on the hit drag race show.

Campus Pride, the leading national nonprofit for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) and ally college students, entered the competition to create visibility and to have a voice for youth issues on the show. Individuals may view photos, videos and read Buff Faye’s blog online and ultimately vote once every day athttp://rupaulcasting.com/people/bufffaye

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Charlotte, NC, June 8, 2009 – Start your engines. Are you ready to drag race this summer? Campus Pride kicks off the summer by entering its founder and executive director Shane Windmeyer, otherwise known as Buff Faye All You Can Eat, in the online competition for RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 2 on Logo. Vote Buff Faye once a day at http://rupaulcasting.com/people/bufffaye

“What could be more fun than a drag race this summer?,” said Shane Windmeyer, founder and executive director of Campus Pride. “Buff Faye is proud to represent Campus Pride in the online competition for RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 2. Sometimes it takes wearing heels and a dress to make a difference.”

Buff Faye, who is best described as a camp drag queen, is currently in the top 30 with over 700 contestants in the RuPaulCasting.com online competition. Campus Pride, the leading national nonprofit for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) and ally college students, entered the competition to create visibility and to have a voice for youth issues on the show. Individuals may view photos, videos and read Buff Faye’s blog online and ultimately vote once every day athttp://rupaulcasting.com/people/bufffaye