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…

Tracy

My name is Tracy. I would love to be part of the March in D.C. tomorrow, but haven’t been able to take part in marches or lengthy walking activities in a long while. Though I did have full knee replacement in both knees, I am still obese, and have back issues as well due to…

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…

Heather K. Bertine

I am joining the Disability March because I could not just sit here and do nothing at all. My medical condition interferes with my physical ability to march, but it will never be an excuse not to show support and solidarity and raise my voice alongside others. Whether it’s in person or virtually, taking a…

Leigh

We should not and cannot and will not be silenced. Inaugural: To the Victorious Be well, be very well, be kind have courage. Discover your way into generosity, patience, love. Do you unto others only as you in your deepest, most private heart would truly be done by. This I hope for you this I…

Laura Tollin

Laura’s activism on behalf of the Deaf community includes involvement in the Virginia Deaf Grassroots Movement, which organizes peaceful protests to highlight issues faced by the Deaf community, such as access to communication, education, and employment. Laura is also involved with Virginia Tech’s Commission on Equal Opportunity and Diversity (CEOD). As of fall 2015, due…