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One dad's wholesome game at Pride events has made him a living legend

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John Piermatteo , a straight dad, has been playing catch with members of the LGBTQ+ community at Pride events for five years .

His idea was inspired by the "mom hugs" and "grandmother hugs" he’d seen offered at Pride.

In 2025 , they plan to add Maryland and Chicago to the list of events.

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informal

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English

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41

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possibly offensive

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