• To all of our hard working volunteers who made IBR 2005 happen, THANK YOU!
• To the contestants, who spent hours on their knees selling raffle tickets and helped us raise money than for our beneficiaries - THANK YOU!
• To the judges, who worked the same hours as the contestants - and did a great job - THANK YOU!
• To Blake, Ernie, the ASL and the Content Committee for a fabulous contest - THANK YOU!
• To our auction donors, Bears Invade the Castro merchants, sponsors and everyone who simply said 'yes' - THANK YOU!
• To Lynn Ludwig for being our official photographer - THANK YOU!
• and To all of our great, ursine guests from around the world, who made it all worthwhile with their big bear hugs, wide grins and warm fellowship - THANK YOU!

Entertainers - Kinsey Sicks and the Mark Weigle Band

Congratulations to the IBR 2005 Titleholders:

Mr International Bear 2005 Harvey Mallory Lexington, KY
Mr International Bear Cub 2005 Manny Diaz Brooklyn, NY
Mr International Daddy Bear 2005 Mischa Kitain Sacramento, CA
Mr International Grizzly Bear 2005 David Nigro Middle Village, NY

Beneficiaries:

• COLAGE - Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere
  
• Sojourn Multifaith Chaplaincy QCC
  
• Queer Cultural Center

  Each got a check for $3000
  

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