Planned Parenthood Keystone

On September 13, I will swim around the Statue of Liberty — not for sport, but as a statement.

This swim is personal. My mother stood on picket lines demanding the right to choose, not for her but for my generation and all who would follow. I watched as girl friends struggled to come to terms with no access to safe care. And before Roe v. Wade, too many women died because they were denied access to reproductive healthcare and contraception.

In 2022, the Dobbs decision marked a devastating regression. Rights weren’t lost — they were taken. Today, women are being sidelined, stripped of control over their own bodies. And once again, women are dying.

So I’m swimming to raise at least $20,200 for Planned Parenthood to symbolize the Dobbs decision year — and to fund what still must be fought for.

This swim is for my daughter. For my grandchildren. For every woman who deserves to determine her own health and future.

Each woman has the right to decide her own fate — one made in consultation with her personal medical providers, not the government.

Like you, in light of the recent SCOTUS decision, I want to take action to ensure people in Pennsylvania are cared for in the abortion and healthcare access they need. I'm a board member and a woman who cares deeply about reproductive access.

 

We can make a difference and ensure that the rights of Pennsylvanians are protected and people and women are cared for!

 

I'm raising money to benefit Planned Parenthood Keystone, and any donation will help and is needed. Thank you for taking action!

 

More information about Planned Parenthood Keystone (Planned Parenthood Keystone): At Planned Parenthood Keystone our mission is to provide and promote access to the essential health care services and comprehensive sexuality education people need to live healthy lives and build strong communities. Planned Parenthood is unique in its expertise regarding reproductive and sexual health care, education, and advocacy. Since the Planned Parenthood movement reached Pennsylvania's Luzerne County in 1926, our medical centers have continued to evolve into the affiliate we are today. PPKeystone now provides services to 43% of Pennsylvania residents across 37 counties. Through 9 medical centers, we are able to provide services to over 22,000 patients each year.