[BwayDems] Emergency 24 hour Vigil to Save our Healthcare starts Weds June 21 at 5 pm

[Alexandra Woods]

Dear  Broadway Democrats, 

(Curtis Arluck has kindly requested that I be able to post with the Broadway Democrats.)

As you know, the U.S. Senate will likely attempt to repeal the ACA this week or next.  Rise & Resist is the main organizer of an urgent 24-hour vigil to "Save Our Healthcare" starting Weds. June 21 at 5pm in front of Trump International Hotel in Columbus Circle.  

This will be a very visual event, with candles, posters, a banner, etc. It will also offer an opportunity for different kinds of leaders and constituents to meet together.   The idea is that U.S. Healthcare is in critical condition and we are holding a vigil to save it. We hope to read the statements of 1000 people concerned about healthcare throughout the night.  On Weds at 7:30 pm we intend to pair up with "Planned Parenthood’s Pink out the Night Event” which already has 150 accepts. 

Here is the Facebook event page:  https://www.facebook.com/events/472122039789875/ <https://www.facebook.com/events/472122039789875/>

We're looking for co-sponsors and speakers.  Would  you be able to send either speakers or people to participate?  We'd like faith leaders from 10-midnight on Weds., and elected officials from 7-9 am on Thurs., but any time you can come during those 24 hours is welcome.  You can sign up here: 

 https://actionnetwork.org/events/vigil-to-save-us-healthcare <https://actionnetwork.org/events/vigil-to-save-us-healthcare>


 If you are interested, please contact me at:  alexawoods1 at gmail.com or 917-346-7551

 Thank you!

 General Event Schedule:

 ·       5 to 6 p.m. – Kick-off rally.  Each group to provide a speaker making a brief statement.

 ·       6 to 7:30 p.m. – Different groups take on or share an hour of speakers - people share their own stories.

 ·       7:30 to 9 p.m. – Join with Planned Parenthood rally to “Pink Out the Night” at Columbus Circle  (See Planned Parenthood 	    Facebook page:  Planned Parenthood Pink out the Night. 

 ·       9 to midnight – Faith leaders and congregations lead a candlelight vigil & share stories

 ·       Midnight to 7 a.m. – Different groups take on or share an hour of activities/speakers

 ·       7 to 9 a.m. – Elected officials or staff speak

 ·       9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Different groups take on or share an hour of activities/speakers

 ·       5 to 6 p.m. – Join Indivisible rally at Chuck Schumer's office

Sincerely, 

Alexandra Woods, Rise and Resist
395 Riverside Drive, 15E, NYC, NY 10025

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