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THE FIGHT SOCAL'S LGBTQ MONTHLY MAGAZINE MARCH 2016

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CELEBRATING <strong>THE</strong> TIES THAT BIND<br />

CALEB ENGEN<br />

MR. OIL CAN HARRY’S <strong>2016</strong><br />

Caleb moved to L.A. last year to pursue a life of love and happiness. Caleb did not<br />

shy away from social interaction when he first moved here, diving head first into<br />

the community by supporting events and offering to help where ever possible.<br />

He is an avid reader and enjoys traveling, exploring, and immersing himself into<br />

new cultures and experiences.<br />

JASON ATKINSON<br />

MR. BULLET LEA<strong>THE</strong>R <strong>2016</strong><br />

Jason has enjoyed leather for many years but it wasn’t until he moved from the<br />

O.C. to L.A. and saw his first leather event that he knew that he wanted to be<br />

a leather man. He was impressed by how hot, inviting and thrilling the leather<br />

community made him feel and wanted to share that feeling with others around<br />

him. Jason is passionate about the ongoing and growing problem of homeless<br />

LGBT youth. With his title as Mr. Bullet <strong>2016</strong> he wants to highlight the issue<br />

and continue working for our next generation.<br />

KELLY BIGELOW<br />

MR. PISTONS LEA<strong>THE</strong>R <strong>2016</strong><br />

Kelly was a bartender at The Frat House in O.C., where he participated<br />

in many functions for the LGBT community. Kelly battled meth addiction<br />

for eight years until it almost took his life. During that time, he was also<br />

diagnosed with having HIV. It was through the “grace of the powers that<br />

be,” friends and family that he was able to recover to a healthier state and<br />

help those seeking to break the grip of meth addiction. Kelly has spent the<br />

better part of 2015 exploring his kinky side and experiencing new adventures.<br />

He has helped with the Leather Tent during Long Beach Pride, the<br />

Off Sunset Street Festival and is “super excited” to see what he can do<br />

during his title year.<br />

For more comprehensive bios on each contestant please visit losangelesleatherpride.com.<br />

LALP <strong>MARCH</strong> GUIDE <strong>2016</strong> | <strong>THE</strong> <strong>FIGHT</strong> 35

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