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Drag Queen Pattie Gonia Raises $1M Trekking for Nature

12/10/2025

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Pattie Gonia, a drag queen and environmentalist, completed a 100-mile trek from Point Reyes to San Francisco, raising over $1 million for eight nonprofits focused on outdoor equity.
Dressed in full drag, she crossed the Golden Gate Bridge and celebrated the achievement with cake.
The GoFundMe campaign drew nearly 35,000 donations.
She emphasized being true to oneself and making a difference.

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Story summary

Pattie Gonia, a drag queen and environmentalist, completed a 100-mile trek from Point Reyes to San Francisco, raising over $1 million for eight nonprofits focused on outdoor equity.
Dressed in full drag, she crossed the Golden Gate Bridge and celebrated the achievement with cake.
The GoFundMe campaign drew nearly 35,000 donations.
She emphasized being true to oneself and making a difference.