The Adoptee Rights Demonstration

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

There just aren’t enough thank you’s possible for everyone who came today, and for everyone who supported us back home.

As always, thank you’s go to our beautiful Host City of Louisville, especially the Louisville Department of Codes and Regulations for assistance with our march and protest permit, and  Lt. Curtis Flaherty of the Louisville Police. The City of Louisville is as gracious as its reputation, and we are so fortunate to be spending the week of this important event in this environment.

Many thanks go to former Maine Senator Paula Benoit of Adoptee C.A.R.E. for her generous contribution of t-shirts to be worn by adoptee rights demonstrators.

Thanks to the dedication of those taking time away from their busy lives to come to Louisville, we have now had our third year in a row of educating legislators, many of whom had no idea their constituents are denied access to their own birth certificates.

While some legislators avoided the oppressive heat outside, those who braved the humidity received our handouts and sound bites on the discrimination endured by the adopted in sealed records states.

We are so grateful for everyone who came, for the 791 names carried with us, for those who wrote and called their legislators during our letter writing campaigns, and for the support and well-wishes we have received in the weeks leading up to this event.

Our work in Louisville is not over. While the protest has ended, the exhibit hall opens tomorrow. We have three days to connect and network with not only thousands of legislators, but representatives from other organizations inside the convention. Thank you to those staying to work the booth and spread this important message.

Some early press from Louisville media has popped up, on:

WHAS11.com – Louisvillians picket for adoptee rights to access birth certificates

WLKY.com – Summit Draws State, National Leaders

Safe travels to everyone traveling home from Louisville tomorrow. We will continue to bring you updates from the convention center on our Twitter feed, so please continue to keep an eye on

http://twitter.com/AdopteeRightsCo

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