Kay Erdwinn, MD

I am a woman. I am Lesbian. I am disabled and am insured only because of the ACA. All these identities–my integral selves–are threatened by Trump and his misogyny, homophobia, and scorn for disabled people. I am a lover of the Earth, our Mother, and try hard to walk lightly on Her. I am well-educated,…

Barbara Meyers

Why I’m participating in the virtual march: I have a bad cold and can’t participate in any of the physical marches. I am grateful for this opportunity to participate virtually. Biographical Statement: I am a Unitarian Universalist minster in Fremont, California with a mental health ministry. I have been active in creating the Accessibility and…

Celeste Handy

In support of all my friends who are among the vulnerable who will be affected by decisions being made. I love them with all my heart and would not be here without them.Also in support of ACA Care which has saved my life more than once.

Kelly

Why I Am Joining The March : Having affordable access to the care and medicines I need is in jeopardy. I am being put in a place where I might have to choose between the therapy that keeps me alive and eating. I want to have a chance to accomplish things in my life, and I…

Julia

A curly-haired woman wearing a black top and a skull necklace looks up at the camera.     I have plantar fascitis, chronic shoulder pain, a bulging disc in my lower back, and anxiety.  I cannot stand for more than about 45 minutes, so I’m grateful for the opportunity to join this march virtually.  I…

Jen Segrest

I want to be there. To raise my fist against tyranny. To say no more to women being 52% of the population but treated as anything less than equals. To say no to ignorance and hatred. To stand up to bullies and deny idiots. To shame anyone that thinks I can’t decide for myself, about…

Christine Tyson Harrison

As a long time disability rights advocate and a person with hidden disabilities, I am so grateful this event is being arranged! Caring for terminally ill father so must stay by his side, and he is rooting us all on.

Jules Mohr

I am joining the March because my invisible disability prevents me from physically marching. I believe that civil rights for all are being endangered. I am disturbed by the racial violence happening in our country. I am concerned for the rights of women and LGBTQA people.

Amy Becker

Someone recently told me they wished they hadn’t missed me in my prime. I had always been very active and healthy until two and a half years ago when my autonomic nervous system started failing me, affecting everything from my heart rate to temperature regulation, and I was diagnosed with Dysautonomia. But I believe in…