Day Around the Bay: Drag Queen Pattie Gonia Raises $1 Million for Nonprofits on 100Mile Hike to SF
Dec 05, 2025
LocalLeading up to her show at the Warfield Saturday, drag queen and environmentalist Patty Gonia hiked 100 miles to SF. The meandering, week-long hike — in full drag — began in Point Reyes and raised $1 million for eight nonprofits. [GoodGoodGood] View this post on Instagram A
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