Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas’ A Night Under the Stars

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Ellen Richards, Kristen Vassallo, and Susan McDowell
Ellen Richards, Kristen Vassallo, and Susan McDowell

Hundreds of supporters gathered at the Long Center H-E-B Terrace to celebrate Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas' A Night Under the Stars. The evening raised funds and awareness for the ongoing, urgent need for birth control, STI testing and treatment, breast and cervical cancer screenings, and other essential sexual and reproductive healthcare for Texans who often face barriers to accessing that care.

Grammy award winner Gina Chavez performed along with Austin favorite DJ Mahealani. Advocate Ryan Hamilton spoke about his family’s recent perilous healthcare journey and encouraged other men to speak out on the need for accessible, safe healthcare for pregnant Texans.

The evening was led by event co-chairs, Erika and Andrew Levack, and their outstanding committee members. Dr. Diana Weihs and Women Partners in Health received the 2024 Robbie and Tom Ausley Leadership Awardee for their ongoing advocacy for sexual and reproductive healthcare in Texas.

Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas provides trusted, evidence-based sexual healthcare and education while advocating for reproductive justice, care without judgment, and access to healthcare for all. For more information, visit www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-greater-texas.