North Dakota's only abortion clinic tried to raise $20k for move to Minnesota..raised $1 million
Was only trying to raise $20k
https://www.inforum.com/news/fargo/fargo-abortion-clinic-fundraiser-tops-1-million-for-move-to-moorhead
Fargo abortion clinic fundraiser tops $1 million for move to Moorhead
The Red River Women's Clinic is preparing to relocate to Moorhead in light of North Dakota's near complete abortion ban set to take effect August 26.
FARGO — A fund established to help the only abortion clinic in North Dakota move across the border to Moorhead in order to remain open has reached a significant milestone.
An online fundraiser for the Red River Women’s Clinic in Fargo topped the $1 million mark over the weekend prior to Monday, Aug. 8.
The account was created in late June after the U.S. Supreme Court effectively overturned the landmark Roe v. Wade decision, leaving it up to states to decide abortion rights.
North Dakota was among more than a dozen states with “trigger” laws on their books, which would effectively ban abortion if Roe no longer applied.
The initial fundraising goal on behalf of the Red River Women's Clinic was $20,000 but was continually adjusted upward as donations rolled in.
Clinic director Tammi Kromenaker said the milestone mark almost doesn't feel real.
“I literally had to bend over to catch my breath when someone told me it had hit $1 million,” she said.
Kromenaker said she’s “humbled and grateful” for the overwhelming amount of support from local, national and international donors.
“They clearly want Red River Women’s Clinic to continue providing abortion care to the region. These funds will guarantee that reality,” she said.
The total as of 5 p.m. Monday was $1,001,690, with a $15,000 donation made in honor of Jane Hella putting it over $1 million mark.
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