Join us at our Annual Roe v. Wade Celebration:
The Future of Choice:
Celebrating 37 Years of Roe v. Wade
Thursday, January 21
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Sofitel Hotel, Chicago
Celebrity Guest Dr. Ruth Westheimer
Honoring Alderman Vi Daley, Richard J. Phelan Profile in Courage Award
Special Remarks by Cecile Richards, President, Planned Parenthood Federation of America
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 and buffet dinner. Exciting silent auction packages include a private hosted dinner with Top Chef season four winner, Stephanie Izard.
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.
Cecile Richards
Cecile Richards is the president of Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and the Planned Parenthood Action Fund. Over the course of her career, she has become a nationally recognized progressive leader and a fierce advocate for reproductive health and rights. Since joining PPFA in 2006, Cecile has led Planned Parenthood to many significant achievements, including our success in ensuring FDA approval of over-the-counter status for emergency contraception. Prior to joining PPFA, Cecile served as founder and president of America Votes, a coalition created to maximize voter registration, education and mobilization among grassroots organizations. Cecile also worked as deputy chief of staff for Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, where she played a key role in the Congress member's election as the first woman Democratic leader of the House of Representatives.
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.
