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Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC hosting Alternative Inaugural “Pink Ball”– The Party of Choice

Contact: Mara Kaiser Braunger            
202-763-7361
[email protected]

For Immediate Release: Jan. 19, 2017


WHAT: On Friday evening, January 20th, PPMW will be hosting an alterative inaugural event. The Pink Ball: The Party of Choice will be a night for guests to dance their shoes off to the 80s and 90s cover band called “Take Cover,” put themselves into a virtual reality experience called “Across the Line,” tweet and share their experience from a photo booth, meet others who support the mission of Planned Parenthood in the activity room by playing Big Jenga and other games, and walk the pink carpet.

“The Pink Ball celebrates the power of solidarity and sends a clear message: For 80 years, PPMW has provided high-quality compassionate health care and WILL continue to—no matter what,” said Dr. Laura Meyers, President & CEO.

PPMW anticipates 600+ guests. Proceeds will benefit PPMW which serves the District of Columbia, Northern Virginia, Montgomery and Prince George’s counties in Maryland.

WHEN: Friday, January 20, 2017; 8:00 pm – Midnight

WHERE: 1225 Fourth Street, N.E., Washington, D.C.

ANTICIPATED GUESTS:

Amber Tamblyn

Constance Wu As

Franchesca Ramsey

Missy Modell

Mike Hot Pence

Kiran Gandhi (aka Madame Gandhi)

SongRise: DC's All Women Social Justice A Cappella Choir

Laura Shanley (Founder, "Periods for Politicians” formerly Periods for Pence)

VA Lieutenant Governor Ralph Northam

Congressman Jamie Raskin

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser

DC Councilman David Grosso

SPECIAL NOTICE: This is a ticketed event, and we welcome press. Please email Mara Kaiser Braunger [email protected] if you would like to attend.

PPMW’s mission is to provide high quality, affordable reproductive health care; promote education programs that empower all individuals to make informed and responsible reproductive choices; and to protect the right to make those choices. PPMW is the oldest and largest provider of family planning services in Metropolitan Washington, serving DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia.

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