Canadian Drag Superstar Scarlett Bobo supporting Rainbow Railroad as a Patron and Ambassador

Founder of the Absolut Empire's Ball inspires a $40,000 donation by Absolut to Rainbow Railroad in celebration. Rainbow Railroad, a charitable organization that helps LGBTQI+ people around the world escape violence is proud to have Canadian drag superstar Scarlett Bobo as an international ambassador. Scarlett Bobo has been a long-time advocate for inclusivity in drag, founding the Absolut Empire's Ball, a drag competition that encourages all gender identities and performance styles to participate in the spirit of diversity and inclusivity. In honour of this announcement, Absolut has donated $40,000 to Rainbow Railroad in Scarlett's name – enough to support three LGBTQI people in dangerous situations around the world escape from persecution. "It is the biggest honour in my career to be accepted by Rainbow Railroad as an international ambassador," said Scarlett. "Being able to do something life changing for someone else is incredible. Having known something I created has changed the lives of three human beings, and my work with the organization going forward can save even more, is the most rewarding thing I've ever done." Aoife O'Reilly, Senior Brand Manager for Absolut in Canada said, "We have worked with Scarlett for many years, and their commitment to creating inclusive and open spaces for everyone within the LGBTQI community is something we have always...