Guadalupe

I am joining the march because I cannot physically march but I want to add my voice to resist this administration. Last year I thought of myselfas a healthy individual until I learned I had a 20 lb lipoma. My world was turned upside down. I underwent radiation treatment then extensive surgery. As a result…

Kristen

I’m joining this protest because I’m scared for my family and friends well being.My Mitochondrial disease seems to be worsening and with the healthcare system changing I’m concerned it could gravely effect my life. Our president cares for himself,and a certain kind of American. A small percentage of individuals. I was raised to stand up…

ZiZi

I have joined the disability March because i can’t walk great distances since my accident in 2005 left me with bone on bone in my ankle, amongst other injuries. I feel that it’s imperishable that our rights are protected.  We must show up, speak up, and be vocal and visual and hold this administration accountable.

Stephanie

I am a 33 year old wife and mother. I have fibromyalgia which will prevent me from participating in the women’s march. I feel that it is not only my duty for myself but for my daughter to stand up to the new regime in any way I can. Any leader that speaks the way…

Destiny

I am joining the march to fight for equality, inclusion, affordable healthcare, freedom of expression, scientific integrity, environmental protections and decency in our government. I am injured, but I am no less willing to fight!

Tiah

As a woman living with EDS / Hypermobility Syndrome and Fibromyalgia, I am joining the disability march for my daughter, for my son, for women’s rights and for all those that live with disabilities and chronic conditions. Bio: Tiah Marie Beautement was born and raised in small town Oregon in the USA. In 2008 she…

Roxie

I so wish to be physically and financially able to join the March for Women and those of us living with chronic illness and disabilities. I am  proud and thankful for these organizers, those who are walking for all of us, and  so very grateful for giving us the opportunity to virtually join in this…

Catherine Carr

have Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, a rare connective tissue disorder.  I’m a triple-double on replacements:  both shoulders, both hips, both knees.  I’ve had a cervical fusion, too.  I had my right hip replaced on January 16, 2017, so I’m down for a while.  Even if it weren’t for the surgery, I simply can’t walk too far.  I…

Shannon Marie

I am marching because even before I got sick I believed that health care is a basic human right. Like millions of others, I am terrified that I will be left without proper health care because I am too sick to work and earn employment benefits. I may be bedridden right now, but I still…