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Roe v. Wade anniversary celebration Jan. 24
2012-01-18

Planned Parenthood Illinois Action (PPIA) will celebrate the 39th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the landmark Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion, Tuesday, Jan., 24 at Carnivale Restaurant, 702 W. Fulton St.

There will be a VIP reception at 5:30 p.m., with a celebration at 6:30 p.m.

State Sen. Heather A. Stearns will be honored with the Richard J. Phelan Profile in Courage Award for her leadership in supporting a bill that would mandate comprehensive sex education in Illinois public schools. Personal PAC founder Marcena W. Love will be honored with the Dr. Marvin Rosner Award for Lifetime Achievement for her lifelong commitment to protecting reproductive health care.

Tickets are $39-$390 each; see www.ppiaction.org .

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