Because of my lupus and Hashimoto’s disease I knew I’d never manage physically marching, but I stand in solidarity with all those in this country who are fearful and anxious. I march for woman and people of color, for lgbtq, for disabled rights, freedom of religion, freedom of press, freedom to choose. But mostly I…
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Paula Meier, ButterflyMoon
I am joining the disability march because I can no longer walk more than a few feet. Multiple auto-immune issues and the need for two knee replacements make it impossible for me to get to my local march in Pasadena, CA. I am marching for a women’s rights to choose and make her own healthcare…
Nancy Lamb
Hello there. I stand for Women. I stand for the Disabled. I stand for Human and Equal Rights. I fight against sexual abuse and help women recover their spirit. My name is Nancy. I have a hip injury that prevents me from attending. I’m also a caregiver spouse. This makes all the logistics to join…
Becca
I am joining the women’s march because all women deserve to have there voice heard. As a woman with mental illness I feel it’s very important to stand for one another when others refuse to. I am a videographer and at this time I’m training my young pup Finn to become my service dog. so…
Chris
I want to join this march to unite with other women and show our strength. I’m unable to walk right now because I have herniated discs and sciatica and I will be having surgery soon.
Maria Zuccarello
I am joining the march for many reasons. We need to protect women’s reproductive rights and maintain their control of their own body. They have the right to choose whether or not to terminate or carry out a pregnancy or to get pregnant at all. The incumbent administration wants to take away my rights as…
Liz Conejo Daniels
My name is Liz Conejo Daniels, and this is my incredible Black Labrador guide dog, Watson. I am a totally blind woman who is also fighting Lyme Disease. Thank you for the opportunity of making it possible for those of us with disabilities to participate in this virtual march! I don’t even want to stoop…
Lynn Wozniak
I want to stand up and be seen as someone who watched Obama change this country for the better, not as someone who sits back and does nothing while Trump unravels it all.I had ACL surgery a month ago and while it’s not a permanent disability I am still unable to walk, sit & stand…