PPINK receives thousands in donations in governor's honor

INDIANAPOLIS - Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky (PPINK) has received nearly 1,400 donations in the week since Election Day, when Indiana's Gov. Mike Pence became the Vice President-elect. In seven days, supporters across the country have contributed more than $25,000 to the organization.

"We are pleased that this outpouring of support recognizes the good work PPINK does and we welcome the financial support to continue to serve our patients who need us the most," said Betty Cockrum, President and CEO of PPINK. "Hoosiers have recognized how bad Pence is for women for a really long time and now the nation is joining us in the fight against him."

Donations to PPINK have increased online by 1,700 percent since the election. The trend took off on social media, with donors posting about their donations and encouraging others to contribute. Pence will receive notifications of the donations that are made to PPINK in his honor at his office in the Indiana Statehouse.

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Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky (PPINK) provides high-quality health care to more than 55,000 men and women each year at our health centers across two states. Our centers are staffed by skilled clinicians and highly trained health care professionals. 93% of our nonprofit’s services are preventive in nature and include Pap tests, breast and testicular cancer screenings, birth control, STD testing and treatment, and annual wellness exams. Through the Sara and Albert Reuben Partners in Health Education initiative, PPINK also provides sexuality and reproductive health education programs, equipping people to make responsible decisions so that families thrive in Indiana and Kentucky.

PPINK’s doors are open to all who need care and we provide our services in a confidential, compassionate and non-judgmental manner. We accept Medicaid and insurance.