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On Friday, September 25th, we held a small rally on the steps of the Old Court House in Savannah, GA. With the support of Chatham County Youth Commissioning (CCYC), Youth Futures Authority, Planned Parenting, Armstrong Atlantic University's Gay Straight Alliance, and of course GYUPP- Georgia Youth Understanding Prenancy Prevention, we were able to educate and involve Savannians. It was not a large turn out but hopefully with the local news coverage people heard about it, and perhaps are now more interested on the issue and want to be involved.
At the rally chants were led by CCYC "give us the facts!", "s-a-f-e ed-u-cate me!" , and "sign the petition" and thanks to Joel Alvarado for his colorful signs that brought attention to the issue. And of course the best part is that those there were given a petition to support the REAL ACT and we took home petitions to give to our friends, peers, teachers and others in the community. I think this was a great start for us and next year we will be more prepared for a bigger, better rally!
Check out our local coverage: (and our Georgia Campaign Page!)
http://www.wtoctv.com/Global/story.asp?S=11202645
http://www2.wsav.com/sav/news/local/article/youth_groups_rally_for_better_sex_education/51267/
--tilly rose
Congrats Savannah!!
I don't think I have your right telephone number. I was in Savvannah when this rally was going on but couldn't get a hold of any of my Savannah buddies. :(
Hope everything turns out for the best!
G-YUPP!!!
Joel
So great to hear the voices of the young people!