PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF GREATER TEXAS

Throughout the three performances of Quiet Tears of Roses, we are collecting funds to make a donation to Planned Parenthood - so that the power of art can touch not only the people lucky enough to experience it, but also those who didn't. Donating is in no way required as a viewer of the work, but we hope to have inspired you to help us make a tangible difference in the effort to provide affordable and accessible diagnosis, management, and treatment of female reproductive disorders. Hundreds of thousands of women suffer with these debilitating disorders every day, yet only a fraction receive any kind of medical or psychological support.

Despite being watered down as nothing more than an "abortion clinic" within our increasingly polarizing political sphere, Planned Parenthood actually offers many incredible services to young women to help address the very issues our work discusses. They not only work to increase reproductive education and awareness among women, but they also provide medical services to help diagnose and treat any kind of reproductive disorder a woman might have - including PMDD, PCOS, and Endometriosis. Regardless of where you stand on abortion, the importance of providing women with basic medical services to address reproductive disorders is undeniable, and we hope you will help us to continue making it happen.

This International Women’s Day (March 8, 2025), I’m raising funds for Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas—an organization that provides lifesaving, affordable reproductive healthcare, education, and advocacy to those who need it most.

International Women’s Day is a time to celebrate progress, uplift women’s voices, and acknowledge the ongoing fight for gender equality. But here in Texas, where reproductive rights are under relentless attack, access to essential care—including birth control, cancer screenings, STI testing, and sex education—is at risk.

Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas continues to show up, offering compassionate, high-quality care regardless of income, background, or circumstance. They ensure that women and people with uteruses can make decisions about their own bodies, their futures, and their health—without political interference.

Your donation—whether big or small—directly supports reproductive freedom and healthcare access in our communities. It helps keep doors open, services running, and crucial resources available to those who need them most.

This is more than just a fundraiser; it’s a stand for bodily autonomy, dignity, and justice. Let’s show up for our Texas sisters and invest in a future where every person has the right to choose what’s best for their body.

Donate today and make a difference!

Hey wedding guests! Instead of a gift, join us in donating to a great cause that is more important than ever. Any donation will help make an impact. Can't wait to see you all and party :)

love,

D&G

More information about Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas:

Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas creates healthier communities by providing comprehensive reproductive and related healthcare services, delivering science-based education programs, and serving as a strong advocate for reproductive justice in Texas.

Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas provides healthcare and health education services to more than 85,000 Texans each year throughout Central and North Texas, including Austin, Dallas, Corsicana, Fort Worth, Paris, Tyler, Waco, and surrounding communities.