in this TOGETHER

Dear Friend,

Fighting for reproductive rights has never been an easy task. As someone who has worked for Planned Parenthood for 35 years, I have seen some high highs and some low lows. But over the past year, I have felt anger and disappointment on an entirely new level. Although we knew that the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade was not only possible, but likely, I was not prepared for the grief that flooded over me in that moment. In the days and months after, we were all coming to the same bleak realization.

With the stroke of a pen, millions of people lost the right to make their own decisions about their health care, their lives, and their bodies.

But as the news and impact of this decision truly began to sink in, that grief was replaced with an inextinguishable fire and unwavering commitment to fight for as long as it takes to restore and protect our rights. As we have done for decades, we are answering the call; providing expert, compassionate health care and information for everyone who needs us. With the support of people like you, I am more determined than ever to fight for the future we want and deserve.

Thanks to your constant support our doors are open and we continue to provide the care our communities depend on. Planned Parenthood is here to stay, no matter what.

Melaney A. Linton President & CEO Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast