OK, Friends of the Uteri as well!
I have this crazy idea in life that I wanna be part of the solution . And when it comes to reproductive rights, I have been my own problem and Planned Parenthood was often my solution. If you have ever used ANY of the services they offer, now is your time to help!
If you want to give back, I have a plan.
Between July 7th and July 19th, I want to drive from MN where I have spent the winter finishing my book, back home to Brooklyn, doing 10-12 benefits for Planned Parenthood along the way.
In each town, we will share a night of laughter, muckraking and activism to raise money and show America, “We are the face of Planned Parenthood,†and more importantly “Thank You Planned Parenthood for being there for me, now I will scream it from the top of my lungs,
“Planned Parenthood, I am here for you!â€
Here is my dream route.
7/7 TH MADISON:
7/8 FRI MILWAUKEE
7/9 SAT CHICAGO
7/10 SUN INDY
7/11 MON OFF
7/12 TUE DETROIT
7/13 WED CLEVELAND
7/14 TH PITTSBURGH
7/15 FR OFF
7/16 SAT BOSTON
7/17 SU NORTH HAMPTON
7/18 M NYC HOME!!!
Here is where you come in.
I need your help.
How can you help? The short answer; Any way possible.
FIRST AND FOREMOST-
CASH MONEY IS KEY! You can make donations here.
If money is not what you have right now, can you design and or print fliers and posters, can you help produce, publicize, donate a venue, food, wine, an AV system or even just commit to attending and using your Facebook and Twitter to spread the word. Hashtag: #PPImHereForYou
Once you have decided how you can be part of this effort, email me at Lizz.Winstead@gmail.com. In the Subject line of the email, AND THIS IS CRUCIAL, WRITE: Lizz Across America (INSERT YOUR CITY) EX: Lizz Across America Madison. This way I can compile lists of volunteers city by city and as each Planned Parenthood comes aboard, I can send the list to your local PP chapters and then they can organize their teams.
I also want to make sure we keep the trolls away so let me know how you heard about this and give me another FB or twitter person we may have in common whose stream I can also check to see if they are legit or if they may be an infiltrator.
I wanna pull out all the stops with my media contacts and friends, hoping to have amazing special guests along the way.
I am hoping to hear from you, see you meet you and laugh with you and together we can be there for Planned Parenthood!
Thanks!
Lizz
I would like to volunteer my time and contribute financially what I can. (I am a college student)
have you considered the possibility of having other communities organize events for that same time frame? even if we would miss out on your presence, twitter & could be beneficial to rallying others to this cause. the same way that twestival is global but occurring over the same time period around the globe.
i think asheville would be extremely receptive & a common goal would bring more awareness than trying to gather people over a larger span of time.
either way, please know you have my support as does planned parenthood. : )
Do you need some web site host/support? I can set you up with space and a wordpress install of your choosing? If you come to Portland, OR I’ll evangelize, but that’s kind of out of the way.
Hey Liz. I think this is a great idea! Don’t know exactly how I can help, but the closer we get to summer, I’ll be able to know. Keep my email handy, it’s the same as my twitter name. Take care! Good luck with your writing. -Regina
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hey Barbie Angell, I’m in Asheville, holler at me. georgiaeliot@gmail.
Liz – doncha wanna detour to the Smokies? you would love it here!! thank you!
That’s a neat word, “Uteri”.
Sounds like it could be in the title of a sci fi movie.
I publish a number of websites and will include link to this page (I hope you won’t mind if I use your pic).
I think what you’re doing is great.
When I was (working) poor, Planned Parenthood provided cheap routine gynecological care. Truthfully, that was the only medical care of ANY kind I could afford at the time. I never had need of their controversial services BECAUSE OF their other services.
I totally understand why some people cannot support them due to the undeniable fact that any money contributed helps keep the doors open, and they want the doors closed.
But those of us who are grateful for the existence of this organization MUST help make it available to others.
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HEY GUYS, Head to Gmail acct, lizz.winstead@gmail and put in subject line Lizz Across America/YOUR CITY so I know where you are and can keep this organized! Love you and feel free to send this everywhere and use any photos you need!
I AM WITH YOU!!!
Best,
Lizz
Why aren’t you starting in the Twin Cities!?
Remember that state representative, stalker-y outside the Planned Parenthood thingy?
Tom Hackbarth (R), MN double-dog dares ya’!
http://www.msmagazine.com/news/uswirestory.asp?ID=12752
Sister. It’s your home state.
Please?
Lizz, is there any way that simultaneous events could be scheduled in other parts of the country under your banner. I would be happy to put something together in Oakland CA as a sister city effort aligned with your events. Pls let me know. email to kate_warren@me.com I would be proud to actively support. Have hookups forlocal venues and promoters don’t have cash.
Thanks.
Since you’re starting in Minnesota have you considered a stop in the Cities – Minneapolis/St. Paul?
See, the problem is, you’re not coming anywhere near Florida, and that sucks, because I’m broke (poor college student), so I can’t afford to get to any of those states.
Is there any way I can volunteer *something* from Florida? Kate put up a good idea of “sister events”… this may be something I can try and work on…
Rachel,
The MN event is June 14th at Solara!!! Deets coming.
Yay!
Cleveland??
What about Columbus?
We rock here, progressive, home of the Buckeyes great venues..
What’s up Liz??
Hi Liz,
This is such a great idea. I would love to help coordinate social media efforts nationally or even locally.
Best,
Christina
twitter.com/ChristinaGace
Cleveland — great! I can pitch in — just need to talk to others and figure out who can do what.
You can easily verify that I’m not a troll by my Twitter feed (nearly 1,000 progressive people and organizations following me @tracymoavero)or by my blog entry supporting Planned Parenthood that has been promoted online by PP staff and the Detroit Free Press:
What Planned Parenthood means to my 92 year old grandmother http://ow.ly/4qJCN
@Janice — hey, this effort is about uniting, not dividing! All Ohio uterti in solidarity. Besides, Cleveland has long been more politically progressive than Columbus.
Why not in MPLS? Better yet, join us at the MN NARAL/Pro Choice rally/walk/run/whatever on April 16??? Lizz, we’d love to have you join team “No Wire Hangers”!!!
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