Fall Newsletter - Peggy Bowman Second Chance Fund

A Letter From Sandy

Dear Friends,

Meet LaTonya. She is a former US Marine who has severe PTSD. After helping LaTonya fund her abortion, she sent a thank you letter to us. She writes:

“Without your help, my life would have plummeted. I’m black. I’m sick. I’m pregnant and single. I had no means to care for a child. You may have literally saved my life. My gratitude to you has no bounds .”

We embrace LaTonya’s heartfelt story because we are passionate and committed to providing abortion access in Kansas. In the face of threats to overturn Roe v. Wade, and as access to reproductive care is threatened by restrictive and punitive legislation, we STAND FIRM in our conviction:

ABORTION RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS

No matter what the political landscape, we will never cede our legal and ethical right to compassionate, safe abortion care. This is what we have done since 1996 and we’re not about to stop now. We believe that you should decide what’s best for your life, regardless of your race, income, gender identity or where you live.

Friends, wherever your philanthropy and passion may be focused, won’t you please consider the immediate impact of helping a Kansas person, like LaTonya? Our requests for funding this year have increased dramatically, so we please ask:

Donate today and proudly proclaim that abortion access is not something you’re willing to leave behind.

We thank all of you—our longtime donors and our newer friends. We thank you for your donations, from the $10 ones to the $1,000 ones. Every dollar goes directly to helping Kansas families.

Visit our website at www.secondchancefund.net to make a one-time gift. Or become a monthly donor at any level. Or write a check and place in the envelope.

Fondly,

Sandy Brown

President

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Kansas Abortion Restrictions as of

May 1,2018

Attempts to restrict and even ban abortion at the state level are part of an ongoing effort to deny women their right to make their own personal medical decisions. As state politicians across the country succeed in restricting access to abortion, women are paying the price. Laws that restrict access to abortion hurt women’s health and endanger their safety.

A woman must receive state-directed counseling that includes information designed to discourage her from having an abortion, and then wait 24 hours before the procedure is provided.
Private insurance policies cover abortion only in cases of life endangerment, unless individuals purchase an optional rider at an additional cost.
Health plans offered in the state’s health exchange
under the Affordable Care Act can only cover abortion if the woman’s life is endangered.
Abortion is covered in insurance policies for public
employees only in cases of life endangerment.
The use of telemedicine to administer medication abortion is prohibited.
Parents of a minor must consent to an abortion.
Public funding is available for abortion only in cases of life endangerment, rape or incest.
A woman must undergo an ultrasound before obtaining an abortion; the provider must offer her the option to view the image.
Sex selection abortion is prohibited.

-Source: The Guttmacher Institute

GRATITUDE

“I was sexually assaulted and found

myself stuck. You have made my life worth living again. You have no idea

how amazing it is to know there are great people out there like you who care about a young woman’s health. I am so grateful and appreciative.”

Let's Talk about Medication Abortion

Abortion care has come a long way in the last 40 years. Today, medication abortion is a safe and effective option for ending a pregnancy both inside and outside of a clinic setting. Whether it’s a preference or a necessity, everyone should be able to manage their abortion with dignity and autonomy.

Did You Know?

Medication abortion has been around since the 1980s and works through the first ten weeks of pregnancy.

It’s a safe and effective treatment that consists of taking two types of pills.

In the states with the least restrictions, the pills are provided or prescribed at the clinic by a medical practitioner.

They can be taken at home or at any preferred location.

In the most restrictive states, the first set of pills must be taken in a clinic under the supervision of a doctor. The second set of pills can be taken at home the next day.

Despite the overwhelming evidence and data proving medication abortion’s safety and reliability, politicians have imposed dozens of medically unnecessary regulations that serve to hinder access, including telemedicine bans, mandatory counseling, and waiting periods.

Medication abortion costs from $300 to $800 and up.

Medication abortion is widely used in many countries around the world and is often accessible over-the-counter without a doctor’s prescription.

Since over 90% of counties in the United States do not have an abortion provider, medication abortion can help people access the care they need in their own communities without being forced to travel long distances and incur additional costs like hotel rooms, flights, and bus tickets.

Medication abortion accounts for more than 30% of abortions in the United States, with rates increasing.

Medication is just one of several ways to have an abortion. We believe that everyone should have access to the abortion method of their choice, whether that’s at home or in a clinic. We will continue to work for the expansion of abortion access in all areas so that people have the options they need to make the decisions best for them.

We hope you join us in busting myths online!

#abortionoutloud

JOIN US IN OUR MISSION

We envision a world where every reproductive decision, including abortion, takes place in thriving communities that are safe, peaceful, and affordable. We envision a world in which all people have the power and resources to care for and affirm their bodies, identities, and health for themselves and their families—in all areas of their lives. As we shift the conversation about abortion, it will become a real option, accessible without shame or judgment.

Easy Ways to Donate

By mail: PO Box 1093,Lawrence, KS 66044

- Dillons Community Rewards Dollars, PBSCF 23026

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- Federal employees may contribute through the CFC—Combined Federal Campaign: CFC#55051

OUR FUND IS RUN ENTIRELY BY VOLUNTEERS!

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