Support PPIL and Party at the Ritz!

Attention Planned Parenthood Supporters! As you may know, this year’s annual Roe v. Wade event, Freedom Friday - is two weeks out! The event will be held on Friday, March 6, 6:00PM-9:00PM at the Ritz Carlton in Chicago. It's not too late to get your ticket!

Click here for more info.

In honor of the 36th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade AND because of the global recession -- PPIL is offering a SPECIAL ticket price in addition to other regular reduced rates.

Next Generation Ticket - $100 (35 and under)
Non Profit Professional Ticket - $75 (work or are involved with a non profit org)
Student Ticket - $55 (All students encouraged to attend!)

Purchase tickets here.

Special guests include:
- Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient Judy Gold
- Debby Herbenick, Ph.D, TimeOut Chicago
- DJ Jamal Jeffries

This just in...BEAT THE RECESSION Special Ticket Price!

Freedom Friday Ticket - $36

(make a $36 donation on the link below, and they’ll know you’re coming!)

To RSVP, CLICK HERE or email to rsvp@ppil.org. Thank you!

Planned Parenthood knows that many people want to attend this event but are feeling the pinch. Unfortunately, Planned Parenthood clients are in need of health care more than ever. In honor of 36 years of Roe v. Wade, we need to ensure that every woman and family who needs sexual health care has access to it.

AND, just like our commitment to ensuring access to health care, PPIL wants to make sure that everyone who wants to attend this event has the chance to do so. It’s going to be a very special evening!

RSVP NOW TO SUPPORT PLANNED PARENTHOOD!

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National Condom Week: Protect Yourself with Free Condoms from PPIL!

National Condom Week began on Valentine’s Day, February 14, and to recognize both, all 19 Planned Parenthood of Illinois health centers will be giving away FREE CONDOMS between February 14 and February 21.

“Condoms used consistently and correctly provide the best protection against sexually transmitted infections for sexually active women and men. They also protect against unintended pregnancy,” said Steve Trombley, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Illinois. “Women, men and teens need to know how to protect themselves against sexually transmitted infections and unintended pregnancies.”

The CDC reports the teen birthrate is on the rise, and that young women are more affected by sexually transmitted infections (STI) and have greater risks associated with STIs. Additionally, in 2007, the CDC conducted a survey of Youth Risk Behavior for students in grades nine-12.

Here in Illinois, they found:

· 50.1 percent of high school students had ever had sexual intercourse
· 15.8 percent of high school students had had sex with four or more people in their life
· 37.4 percent of high school students are currently sexually active
· 64.8 percent of sexually active high school students reported condom use during their last sexual intercourse

“With an estimated 750,000 teenage girls becoming pregnant this year and nearly four million teens contracting a sexually transmitted infection, it is time to reject policies that aren’t working and embrace those that help teens make responsible decisions about protecting their health and avoiding unintended pregnancies,” said Trombley.

For more information, click here to find the PPIL health center nearest you.

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Ring In Spring With Events for Choice!

It's February and although we're still in the midst of a bitterly-cold winter, take heart. There are many exciting events to look forward to right now. After all, nothing helps cure the winter blues like a good old-fashioned party!

Check out the list below and RSVP now before it's too late!

What: Champaign & Chocolate: A Benefit for PPIL
When: Friday, February 27, 2009 - 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Where: Champaign Country Club, Champaign, IL

RSVP HERE!

What: Freedom Friday: A Benefit for Women's Health and Reproductive Rights
When: Friday, March 6th, 2009 - 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Where: Ritz Carlton, Downtown Chicago, IL

RSVP HERE!

What: 4th Annual Trivia Event
When: Friday, March 27th, 2009 - 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Where: Embassy Suites, East Peoria, IL
RSVP HERE!

What: Choice, Politics & Cocktails
When: Wednesday, May 6th, 2009 - 5:30PM - 8:00PM
Where: The Executive Mansion, Springfield, IL
To RSVP, contact Andrea @ andreac@ppil.org


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