Ben Cohen (born 14th September 1978)
Colin Firth (born 10th September 1960) as "Mr Darcy"
John Curry (9th September 1949 – 15th April 1994)
Hugh Grant (born 9th September 1960)
George Chakiris (born 16th September 1934)
Barry Sheene (11th September 1950 – 10th March 2003)
Prince Harry (born 15 September 1984)
Ryan Philippe (born 10th September 1974)
Sigh.
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"I lost my own father to violence when he stood up for an employee who was being attacked. I’ve heard from my wonderful friends in the LGBT community about the hard roads too many have travelled. And many parents have shared painful stories with me about how their children, who might be perceived to be different, are ruthlessly attacked and scared of their own schools.A wonderful man (as well as being a sex god...)! I'd like to "stand up" with him, if you know what I mean...
I am passionate about standing up against bullying and homophobia in sports, and feel compelled to take action. It is time we stand up for what is right and support people who are being harmed. Every person on this planet has a right to be true to themselves, to love and be loved, and to be happy. I encourage others to stand up with me and make a difference.
I will be asking people to stand up with me by wearing their StandUp T Shirt or wrist band, by telling at least one person about StandUp, posting or tweeting about how they are standing up, or simply changing their profile picture to the StandUp logo for the day. There are lots of ways.
It is time to stand up against bullying and I am proud to be able to ask you to stand up with me.
Thanks for your continued support."
Ben
