On Saturday, March 15th a panel of judges chose Sidney McFadden as Mr. San Diego Leather 2008. Sidney, who was sponsored by Urban Body Gym was selected from a quartet of contestants that also included: Local Leather man, Gus; Mr. SD Eagle, Mr. Mike and another contestant from UrbanBody Gym, Rob. UrbanBody Gym contestants came in at winner and runner-up. It was great that staff and gym members were there to offer their support. They were the big, hot ones and hard to miss. Obviously, working out at UrbanBody builds confidence along with muscles.

The Master of Ceremony for the contest, Lenny Broberg has been a friend of mine since the mid eighties and proved that he’s the best MC in the world wide leather community. Some of you may be too young to remember Lenny as International Mr. Leather 1992 but Lenny has continued to raise money for charity and work in the leather community. The judges for the evening were the current International Mr. Leather, Mike Gerle; Mr. San Diego Leather 2007, Buster; International Master, Master Larry; Event Producer, Big Tom; Community Judge, Cobi; Stepping Stone Board Vice-President, Rich Ahrendt and Great Lakes Leather Sir 2002, Daddy Don Leach in the head judge position.

The week before Mr. Leather, Donna Tello was awarded the title of
Ms San Diego Leather 2008. Congratulations to Donna and to you
Sidney who, through perseverance and personal growth is now able to lead the San Diego Leather Community over the next year. If you wish to contact Sidney regarding his new title please do so at Sidney2008@MrSanDiegoLeather.net

Congratulations to the San Diego Leather Pride Committee on another phenomenal job! Please take a look at the MrSanDiegoLeather.net website and check out some of the businesses and organizations that made Leather Pride week possible.

Graylin Thornton
Producer - Mr. San Diego Leather
Chair - San Diego Leather Pride