"Hamilton" and its creator Lin-Manuel Miranda launch fundraiser for abortion access

London — Lin-Manuel Miranda and his international musical "Hamilton" have launched a fundraising marketing campaign to learn organizations that present help for individuals in search of abortions in america and Europe.

"We're devastated by the U.S. Supreme Court docket's ruling eliminating the suitable to an abortion which has been a proper since 1973," a press launch for the fundraiser, known as #ham4choice, mentioned. "We're stronger after we work collectively. We are able to rise up for each individual's proper to make choices about their very own physique and their very own lives."

A donation of $10 will enter the donor for an opportunity to win tickets to Hamilton in New York Metropolis, London, and Hamburg, Germany, with alternatives to satisfy the forged and tickets, flights, and lodges all lined.

"Be a part of me and all the businesses of Hamilton as we struggle for entry to care," Miranda mentioned.

Among the many organizations listed as recipients of the cash raised are the Nationwide Community of Abortion Funds within the U.S., the Puerto Rican group Profamilias, and the European group Abortion Assist Community.

"With restrictions to abortion rights taking place within the U.S., it is simple to overlook that there are international locations in Europe with equally draconian abortion legal guidelines. The abortion fund motion is international and we're stronger collectively," Mara Clarke, Director of the U.Okay.-based Abortion Assist Community, mentioned in an announcement.

"Along with the funding, we hope that this beautiful act of solidarity from Lin-Manuel Miranda and Hamilton will strengthen the pro-choice motion throughout Europe," Clarke mentioned.

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