The Damon Bolden Memorial Scholarship honors the memory of long-time Rustin Fund for Global Equality supporter Damon Bolden, beloved husband and soulmate of founder and board member Kent Klindera. Damon passed away on October 1, 2024, after a short illness.
Damon had a huge heart. He cared for so many and used his voice and organizing skills to bring joy to everyone who knew him. He was passionate about the LGBTQ+ communities around the world and loved encouraging younger activists from queer communities in his living and travels outside the US. Donations in Damon’s honor will support LGBTQ+ folks in one or more low- or middle-income countries in pursuing additional educational or vocational training. The process for accessing the scholarship(s) will be announced in the coming months. One hundred percent of your donation in Damon’s name will go towards the scholarship, and the Rustin Fund Board of Directors (who knew and loved Damon) will match up to $5000 in donations.
“The board of directors retains discretion over the use of funds.”
Thank you Kent for providing a beautiful way to honor our beautiful Damon.
Damon is dancing with the ancestors. May the good work that he did while on top of the earth continue.
I want this donation to go Damon’s memorial fund! Eric Sawyer
The boy in blue … I am so blue without you