Stephanie's Ellen Project

Hey beautiful people! My friend Stephanie Chard is an amazing advocate for survivors and have helped so many. She has a mission to appear on the Ellen Show and talk about these issues. She writes below about how you can help. Let us work together to start the conversation, erase the silence and let others know they are not alone!

Katie

"Hey everyone!

As I am sure you all remember, I started a project about a year ago to campaign to get Ellen DeGeneres to address the very important topic of sexual violence on her show. I’ve written in a few times during her 11th season asking her to do so and to help me spread awareness. I’ve even create a YouTube video for survivors and to ask Ellen to join the conversation. Well the Ellen Show is now back after the summer hiatus for season 12 and now it’s time to get those typing fingers going again! There are some great categories right now on Ellen’s website for writing into the show! Take a look at her website and if you see one you like, please take a few minutes to write in on behalf of my project and tell Ellen why you think it’s important to talk about sexual assault and why having a survivor like myself on the show could go a long way to help! I feel season 12 is our lucky season! Never forget that we have the power to change the world with the power of our voice. It’s time to band together and get this conversation going!

Stephanie Chard."

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