Join us at our annual Roe v. Wade celebration:
The Future of Choice
Celebrating 37 Years of Roe v. Wade
Thursday, January 21, 2010
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Sofitel Hotel (note venue change)
Chicago IL
With Celebrity Guest Dr. Ruth Westheimer
And Honoring Alderman Vi Daley, Richard J. Phelan Profile in Courage Award
Master of Ceremonies Debby Herbenick, Ph.D., Author, Because It Feels Good
Co-Chairs Doris Conant, Kitty Lansing and Paul Williams
Tickets include cocktail reception, buffet dinner and silent auction.
All proceeds benefit PPIL's mission and services. For further information contact Andrea Cedusky at rsvp@ppil.org or 312-592-6838.
ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUESTS
Dr. Ruth Westheimer
Dr. Ruth is a psychosexual therapist who pioneered healthy communication and education about sex and our bodies. Since the 1980 debut of her radio program, Sexually Speaking, Dr. Ruth has helped spread “sexual literacy” to the masses as a now legendary, comedic sex therapist. Dr. Ruth's award-winning television shows include The All New Dr. RuthShow, What's Up, Dr. Ruth and more. Dr. Ruth is the author of 35 books and counting, and her advice column, Ask Dr. Ruth circles around the globe. Ms. Westheimer was nominated by People Magazine as one of the Most Intriguing People of the Century. Visit www.drruth.com for more information.
Alderman Vi Daley (D-43)
Chicago Alderman Vi Daley (D-43) will be awarded with PPIL’s Richard J Phelan Profile in Courage Award for sponsoring and passing a “bubble zone” ordinance in the Chicago City Council that will protect patients, staff and volunteers from harassment and intimidation when they enter a health care facility. The Honorable Richard J. Phelan is best known for championing of women’s access to quality health care services during his tenure as Cook County Board President. PPIL created the Richard J. Phelan Profile in Courage Award to recognize those elected officials who have demonstrated courage in the face of adversity.
Debby Herbenick, Ph.D.
Debby Herbenick Ph.D., is the author of Because It Feels Good: A Woman's Guide to Sexual Pleasure, a sexual health educator at The Kinsey Institute and a research scientist and Associate Director of The Center for Sexual Health Promotion at Indiana University. In addition, Dr. Herbenick is a widely read sex colmnist, with regular columns in Time Out Chicago, Men's Health magazine and Psychology Today, among others. She has served as a sex expert on The Tyra Banks Show, the Today Show, Discovery Health and numerous radio programs.
