A Special Request for My 50th Birthday
Dear Friends and Family,
As this milestone birthday approaches this year, I've been reflecting on what truly matters to me and how I want to celebrate. Instead of traditional gifts, I'm asking for something that would mean the world to me: donations to Planned Parenthood in honor of my 50th.
Planned Parenthood has been a cornerstone of healthcare for millions of people, providing essential services that help everyone live authentically and healthily. Their gender-affirming care is particularly close to my heart – from routine mammograms and breast health screenings that help people of all gender identities stay healthy, to support for those transitioning who need compassionate medical guidance.
Let’s talk about gender-affirming care a bit. It's not just about transitions and medical procedures. The simple act of getting your hair and nails done is gender-affirming care. My gender-affirming care right now is hormone replacement therapy for perimenopause.
Planned Parenthood understands that gender-affirming care includes the whole person – supporting someone's journey to feel comfortable in their own skin, whether that's through medical transition services, counseling, or even connecting people with resources that help them express their authentic selves.
They provide:
- Comprehensive reproductive health services
- Cancer screenings and preventive care for all bodies
- Hormone therapy and transition-related care
- Mental health support and counseling
- A safe, judgment-free environment for everyone
Your donation will help ensure that people have access to healthcare that sees and affirms them exactly as they are.
Joining the board of directors at Planned Parenthood of Delaware at this time feels perfect. I can’t wait to get started! Thank you for helping me celebrate my birthday and board orientation by supporting this organization that truly makes a difference in people's lives. Your generosity is the best gift I could ask for.
With love and gratitude,
Bridget