{"id":68956,"date":"2024-12-06T14:29:26","date_gmt":"2024-12-06T14:29:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sheffieldwire.co.uk\/?p=68956"},"modified":"2024-12-06T14:29:37","modified_gmt":"2024-12-06T14:29:37","slug":"sheffield-wednesday-supports-campaign-for-lgbtq-inclusion-in-football","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sheffieldwire.co.uk\/index.php\/2024\/12\/06\/sheffield-wednesday-supports-campaign-for-lgbtq-inclusion-in-football\/","title":{"rendered":"Sheffield Wednesday supports campaign for LGBTQ+ inclusion in football"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Sheffield Wednesday\u2019s dedicated LGBTQ+ support group, Rainbow Owls<\/a> shared the overwhelming positive response they received from their participation in the Rainbow Laces campaign.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Rainbow Laces campaign was created by LGBTQ+ rights charity Stonewall <\/a>with the aim of making sport safer and more inclusive for all. They encourage people to wear rainbow laces to show support and spread awareness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chris Ledger, founder of Rainbow Owls, said: \u201cWe find that safe space for people who might not always feel comfortable going to a football match.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sheffield Wednesday is just one of the many clubs that are supporting the campaign, with Sheffield United\u2019s LGBTQ+ support group, Rainbow Blades <\/a>and Sheffield and Hallamshire FA<\/a> also partcipating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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