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90307852 (Back row, from left: Belong To’s David Carroll, Andy Mannion and Michael Barron with, front row from left: Patrick Dempsey and philantropist Danielle Ryan launching the SuperHero Network today)

Ever wanted to be a superhero without having to wear a cape?

From Belong To (the national LGBT  youth service):

It’s a simple enough idea. Every year we provide information and materials to schools that can help to explain the problems of homophobia and discrimination to both pupils and teachers alike. The schools are then encouraged to run events and raise awareness of bullying in their school. It’s a vital step towards helping stop homophobia – and helping young LGBT people to value their own identities and live happy, fulfilled lives.

But, to reach out to all 750 secondary schools across Ireland, we urgently need help from kind and compassionate people who are willing to Stand Up! Could you be one of these Superheroes? Will you help us reach out to vulnerable young people?

 

Superhero application form here

Belong To

(Mark Stedman/Photocall Ireland).

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Imagine if one day capitalism reaches the point, where the big brands starts to sponsor the superheroes. How would this influence their images? Based on this hypothesis, I decided to experiment with some characters, and see what would be the results of such idea.

(Hat tip: Ringos Dove)