The singer opened up to support a cause close to her heart.
Following the news of Trump being elected President, Americans and indeed, people around the world have been left terrified at the disastrous changes the Republican will implement while in office.
One of Trump’s promises while in running was to abolish Planned Parenthood and since he was elected, people have been donating to the organisation.
One donator was Katy Perry, a stout fan of Hillary Clinton throughout the entire election process.
Rather than stay angry at the fact Trump was chosen to succeed Obama in the White House, Katy has put her money where her mouth is and generously donated to the cause.
Katy took to her Instagram to explain the importance of Planned Parenthood, not only to the people of America, but how it helped her as she grew from a young teenager to a woman.
“It’s time to turn words into action❗️There are so many steps to take, but my first vow is to support organizations that may have their funding support taken from them in the future by the government.
I am making a public donation to Planned Parenthood for the teenage me who made several visits to first a clinic in Santa Barbara and then Los Angeles, CA to educate myself on my sexual health, a subject I had little to no information on because of my sheltered upbringing. I had no idea how things worked down there, and had no idea how to make a plan for them.
Planned Parenthood educated me on my body and my reproductive health, so that I could focus on my dreams and using my voice until I knew the timing was right for me to make a plan to have a family. Since then, I have been able to focus wholeheartedly on bringing messages of strength and becoming a voice for others. Without this education, I may have had a different life path.
That is just my experience, but I know Planned Parenthood’s broader range of services can sometimes be the only medical support low-income families ever see. I know what it’s like to need help. I came from a lower- to middle-class family and never grew up with the option of health insurance. I remember having 13 cavities as a teenager, and the best option my parents could come up with was to try and take me to Mexico because we couldn’t afford anything in California.
I am grateful for and stand in support of Planned Parenthood for giving Katheryn Hudson the knowledge to plan, and for continuing to be a haven for women to learn all options for their future. Now, more than ever, we all need to protect and create safe places for each other. I hope I can help inspire you to make a gift as well, and become a member and an ally.”
The 32-year-old singer decided to donate $10,000 to the nonprofit organisation following the services they provided her with as a young girl.
