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Events
Doesn’t It Make You Sick?
Harmful chemicals are in our homes, workplaces, and in products we use every day.
But current Federal law does not protect you and your
family. In fact health and safety testing has been required on only 200
of the 80,000 chemicals on the market. Chemicals in our everyday lives
can harm your reproductive health and the health of our kids. As a health
care provider, it’s our job to promote healthy families.
That‘s why Planned Parenthood is working with
our partners in the environmental community to try to limit chemicals
that have been linked to health problems like infertility and breast cancer.
Here's how you can get educated and get active:
We're hosting informative and interactive events in
Tacoma and Spokane.
• Hear a short presentation
• Visit information
tables about green cleaning, safe baby bottles, how you can help make
change, and more.
• Bring in a toy or another item from your
home made of wood, plastic or metal and have it checked for harmful chemicals
by the amazing XRF testing machine!
• Learn about which products
to watch out for as you shop.
• We’ll also have activities
for children.
Tacoma Event:
RSVP for the Tacoma event here so we know you’re coming!
Spokane Event:
RSVP page for the Spokane event will be available soon.
We’re working together with our coalition partners
to promote healthy communities and a healthy environment. Event co-sponsors
include: Washington Toxics Coalition, Washington State Nurses Association and Washington Environmental Council Voter Education Fund.
Packie and Ole Blue Stand up for Women's Health
Volunteers with Planned Parenthood Votes! Washington demonstrated against Dino Rossi’s record on women’s health care outside a fundraiser for the anti-choice Washington gubernatorial candidate. Packie (the pill pack) and Ole Blue (the Viagra pill) were there to join them. To meet Ole Blue and Packie at an upcoming event, contact us.
Ole Blue and Packie
Packie, Ole Blue and friends
Governor Gregoire Visits Walla Walla
Governor Gregoire was in Walla Walla recently, touring the town and speaking with Planned Parenthood supporters. Planned Parenthood of Central Washington's volunteers were out to show support for the Governor.
Governor Chris Gregoire, shaking hands in Walla Walla.
Planned Parenthood Votes! Washington volunteers, including Planned Parenthood of Central Washington Community Educator Miranda Baerg, Public Affairs Field Organizer Cora Davidson, and Sheena Ilaoa
Planned Parenthood of Central Washington Volunteers
Our Annual Luncheon Was a Great Success!
Planned Parenthood Votes! Washington held its 11th Annual Luncheon Tuesday, May 20th. We filled Bell Harbor's beautiful event space with our supporters and special guest Arianna Huffington addressed the crowd. Congressman Jay Inslee also recorded a special message for guests. The event was a great success for Votes!, bringing in over $81,000 in donations. Every dollar raised makes it possible to reach out to two pro-choice voters to protect the health and safety of women in Washington State. Our work is made possible through donor financial support and we sincerely thank you for helping to make this year's luncheon a success!
Votes! Political Director Dana Laurent, special guest Arianna Huffington, Votes! CEO Elaine Rose, Votes! Board Chair Mo West, Planned Parenthood of Western Washington CEO Chris Charbonneau
Planned Parenthood of Western Washington Field Organizers Courtney Bell, Aurora Jewell, Christine Carlson, Stacy DeLong and Tammy Fox with Arianna Huffington.
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