“A Choice Affair: Sex, Lies and Education With Shelby Knox” - Sanibel Island

 “A Choice Affair: Sex, Lies and Education”with Nationally-Known Sex Ed Advocate, Shelby Knox

In commemoration of the 36th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade
decision giving women the right to choose, Planned Parenthood of
Southwest and Central Florida will hold “A Choice Affair” luncheon in
St. Petersburg to raise awareness of the life-saving importance of
comprehensive sex education.

One in every 4 teenage girls in the U.S. has a sexually transmitted
infection, as reported by the CDC last year.  And for the first time in
14 years, teen pregnancy is on the rise.  Florida has the 6th highest
teen pregnancy rate in the U.S.

WHAT:       A Choice Affair: Sex, Lies, and Education – Reception and Luncheon with guest speaker Shelby Knox.

WHEN:   Thursday, February 12, 2009. Program begins with 11:30 am reception, 12 noon lunch.

WHERE:    The Sanctuary Golf Club
2801Wulfert Road
Sanibel Island, FL.

WHO:         Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida, host
Shelby Knox, Guest speaker

Shelby had taken a pledge of abstinence until marriage. At age 15, she
saw that abstinence-only sex education was not working for her peers,
and she began to conduct "man on the street" interviews about sex. Her
purpose: to highlight the paradox of "abstinence only" sex education in
her high school and the school's high rate of teen pregnancy and STDs.
Shelby’s determination took her from the principal’s office to the U.S.
House of Representatives. The young activist became the subject of a
documentary, The Education of Shelby Knox, which led to appearances on
The Today Show, Good Morning America, and the Dr. Phil Show.

WHY:  In recognition of the 36th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. 
Proceeds benefit the prevention programs of Planned Parenthood, which
provide low cost and confidential medical services, comprehensive
sexuality education, and resources to enable individuals to make
responsible decisions regarding their reproductive health.  Last year,
our prevention programs reached more than 45,000 youth, youth
educators, and patients with messages of responsible decision making,
prevention and safety.

RSVP:  For reservations and information please visit
www.myplannedparenthood.org and click on “Join us at our events” or
call 941-365-3913 ext. 1124. Ticket prices are $50.00