Protest tomorrow to draw hundreds outside Planned Parenthood Clinic in Saint Paul
April 09, 2009 10:43:01
St. Paul, MN -- Tomorrow, Friday April 10, hundreds will gather to protest outside of the Planned Parenthood clinic in St. Paul in an organized attempt to harass and intimidate patients in need of essential health care services. The protests, led by Pro-Life Action Ministries, have occurred every year for more than two decades.
"Planned Parenthood has served Minnesotans for more than 80 years, providing health care, education and advocacy to women and families across the state,” said Planned Parenthood President and CEO Sarah Stoesz. “PPMNS has done more to prevent unintended pregnancy and the need for abortion than any of the groups that protest outside our doors,” Stoesz said.
“Last year alone, PPMNS provided more than 300,000 units of contraception and nearly 20,000 breast cancer and cervical cancer screenings to women across our region. Every day we work to strengthen the health and well being of women and families through strengthening public health and broadening access to preventive care,” said Stoesz.
Minnesotans have joined with Planned Parenthood to support its work during the protest. A multi-faith pro-choice prayer service will be held by a diverse group of religious organizations seeking to show support for PPMNS and the women we serve.
The service will be held at 10:00 a.m.
Supporters have chosen to “Pledge- a- Protestor” this year, designating a pledge amount for each protestor that shows up outside of the clinic on Friday. The money raised will assist Planned Parenthood in it’s commitment to the patients it serves. Staff and supporters of PPMNS are also asked to bring items for a food drive to benefit a local food shelf.
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Can you give me more information about the multi-faith prayer service? Who was there and representing what faith/denomination?
By Rebecca Hasselblad on 10/04/2009
