Thanksgiving Gratitude

Dear Friend,

I cherish Thanksgiving.  It’s such an important time for family and friends, and reflecting on the precious things dear to us.  At this time of Thanksgiving, I am so very grateful for

• The tens of thousands of patients we get to serve each year
• The Pence Amendment being defeated by the Senate
• The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services requiring health insurers cover birth control pills with no co-pay
• Community partners who help us reach new populations for our educational programs and health services
• Mississippi citizens defeating the “personhood” amendment
• The tens of thousands of educators and teens we get to train each year
• Our loyal, pro-choice legislators
• A passionate, dedicated staff who always are working for our patients
• Journalists who tell the true story of Planned Parenthood’s work
• Donors like you who tirelessly advocate for Planned Parenthood and our mission!

To borrow a phrase from John Tierney in the NY Times, I have the “attitude of gratitude”, and hope you do too.

Many thanks for your continued support,

Reina Schiffrin, MPH
President/CEO
Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic