This year I've learned so much from Planned Parenthood health center staff, advocates, volunteers, and allies. The most important thing I've learned is that this work is never done alone. To find the courage to speak out, the resilience to keep going, and the compassion to serve others, it takes all of us.

So thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for being in this fight with us.

But the fight isn't all about the attacks and our resistance — it's also about what gives us hope. And what gives me hope is seeing what thousands of Planned Parenthood supporters are thankful for this year. I wish I could share all of the stories of tireless advocates, selfless health center staff, dedicated volunteers, and strong allies. Here are just a couple of the heartwarming notes this community wrote:

Messages like these are a source of hope to remember when we're facing down another attack. They let us know we're not alone, and that together we can stand against these attacks, and we can win.

So thank you for all you do for Planned Parenthood — and happy holidays to you and yours.