I believe in affordable health care for all. I believe in kindness. I believe in equal rights.
Author: Emily Haymans
Alexis and Mike
We are marching for equal rights and equal opportunities FOR ALL. We do not want the progress of the last 8 years to be seen as an aberration or a mistake. The Obama administration accomplished so much for so many. We worry about our friends who depend on Obamacare and what will happen to them…
Jackie & Carl
I have worked my adult life as a Licensed Practical Nurse with a Specialty certification in Hospice Care for the last 8 years of my practice. My husband, a Seminole Native American, worked until he was 75.My career ended in 2013 when I was diagnosed with uterine serous papillary carcinoma, the aggressive treatment left me…
Melissa Klemencic
I’m joining the March for both me and my daughter. We both have Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome which makes it difficult for us to March but we still wanted to be involved. Whether it be insurance through the ACA, Women’s Reproductive Rights or even Education there will be some hard times…
Tarin
My name is Tarin. In the background is my son Max, he’s 4. I have fibromyalgia and chronic migraines with nerve damage on my left side. I cannot be present at the march but my voice needs to be heard for me and my son. He has autism, epilepsy, sensory processing disorder, and a grade…
Emily Combs
I want to join the march because there needs to be protest against this atrocity. I can’t physically join because of my social anxiety issues and my anger issues, but none the less I want to protest in any way I can. I have to, I can’t just sit by in silence waiting for it…
Jaime
I am joining the march because in the past decade I have seen a marked increase in inappropriate, derogatory, and disparaging behavior toward myself and other disabled people. We have problems that are sometimes extremely visible and burdensome. We are still valuable people. Other people have problems, too, and are still treated with respect. I…
Ronni Eloff
I have RA and it flared up this week. I planned on marching in the San Jose California march but can barely move about my house at this moment. Having the ability to participate this way is going to be amazing. THANK YOU. Ronni Eloff is an eclectic technology leader. With 30 years’ experience as…
Miriam I
I am joining The March for all the women, men and children with invisible disabilities who cannot march due to their symptoms. We need more research and treatment funding, understanding and access. The incoming administration will not be supporting us, so we will need more private research money and continuing protest. Fight to protect SSI…